Programs - Scottsdale
Our curriculum is grounded in the belief that scientific foundations and inspirational, real-life experiences create passionate professionals. As a student here, you'll benefit from a comprehensive combination of hands-on classroom instruction, clinic work and community externships. After graduation, we'll continue to support you with ongoing learning opportunities through continuing education, lectures and workshops.
Professional Massage Therapy Diploma
750 clock hoursCortiva Institute's Professional Massage Therapy Program is a comprehensive course of instruction in massage therapy that bridges intellectual discipline with technical expertise. Grounded in the value of client centered care, courses in massage theory and practice, communication and ethics in therapeutic relationships, as well as real life clinical experience are supported and complimented by studies in the structure, function and disease of the human body. Engaged and competent faculty supported by relevant text books and classroom technology blend scientific foundations and hands-on instruction to create an experiential learning environment that builds clinical reasoning skills. Added instruction in the elements of designing a career path ensures that the graduating student will be a competent massage therapist, prepared to take the National Certification Exam.
The Professional Massage Therapy program is comprised of 750 clock hours and the program can be completed in 9 months (3 quarters) or 12 months (4 quarters).
Graduates of the Cortiva Institute massage programs should be prepared to:
- Demonstrate the skills, knowledge and attitude for a successful career in massage therapy.
- Apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skill to design and implement competent therapeutic and wellness massage treatment plans for a wide variety of clients.
- Exhibit personal and professional ethics and conduct essential to the practice of massage and bodywork.
- Practice as professional massage therapists in their own business or as employees.
- Assume the role of a health care professional in serving the community and promoting the massage profession.
At the completion of the program, the graduate should be prepared to work as a massage therapist in a variety of environments such as clinics, spas, hospitals, or in their own private practice. At the successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Diploma.
If you think you might be interested in massage therapy as a career, we invite you to attend one of our Upcoming Events.
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| Additional Program Information |
| Name and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for this program | Massage Therapist 31-9011.00 |
| U.S. Dept of Labor O*Net for this program | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9011.00 |
| On-time graduation rate for this program(1) | 90% |
| Job Placement rate(2) | 83% |
| Median Title IV Federal student loan debt incurred(3) | $9,099 |
| Median private loan student debt incurred(3) | $0 |
| Median institutional student loan debt incurred(3) | $0 |
| Tuition, books, and fees | http://www.cortiva.com/locations/arizona-massage-school/tuition-financial-aid.aspx |
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(1) Rate calculated for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
(2) Rates are as reported on the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training annual report submitted in April 2011 for the period January 2010 to December 2010 for students that started their program within the listed period as prescribed by the accrediting commission guidelines.
(3) Median amount calculated for all students who completed the program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011
