Therapeutic Massage
Program Overview
This high-demand field promotes health and wellness. At Johnston Community College,
you'll gain hands-on experience and the skills needed to become a licensed massage
therapist (LMBT) in North Carolina. Graduates will be prepared for the MBLEx (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam).
Information
What You’ll Learn
- Massage Techniques
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pathology & Client Care
- Business & Ethics
Career Opportunities
Licensed Massage Therapists can work in a variety of settings such as:
- Spas & Wellness Centers
- Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Clinics
- Hospitals & Rehabilitation Centers
- Sports & Athletic Facilities
- Private Practice
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Applicants to the Therapeutic Massage Program must have:
- Completed the JCC Admissions Steps
- Have graduated or will graduate from high school or the equivalent, as recognized
by the State
of North Carolina - Have passed Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores: (5-year limit on scores).
- A cumulative college GPA of at least a 2.0
Applicants must submit:
- Supplemental Application Form
- Two (2) completed moral character reference forms emailed to
jcchealthprograms@johnstoncc.edu or klhurt@johnstoncc.edu - Documentation of satisfactory physical and emotional health and current immunizations
- Documentation of program-required immunizations
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification
- Background Check and Drug Screen
*Criminal background checks and drug screenings are completed through the College’s
designated service provider and the student incurs costs.
Must attend a program orientation held by the Program Director or her designee. Students who
are accepted into the Therapeutic Massage Program will receive an e-mail providing additional
information about Orientation in June and a user /password for the New Student Blackboard
shell.
Degrees and Pathways
