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).

What You’ll Learn

  • Massage Techniques
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pathology & Client Care
  • Business & Ethics

Career Opportunities

  • Spas & Wellness Centers 
  • Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Clinics 
  • Hospitals & Rehabilitation Centers 
  • Sports & Athletic Facilities
  • Private Practice
  • Learn More About this Field

How to Get Started

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. 

Review the Technical Standards for this course.

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