Massage: Swedish Practitioner

The Swedish Practitioner certificate prepares the successful student to enter the massage profession with the knowledge and skills to perform full-body Swedish massage and deep tissue massage.  

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Completion of this certificate satisfies the Washington Department of Health hours and content requirement, allowing the graduate to take the certification exam and apply for Washington State licensure. This certificate can be completed in just over two terms for those students in our day (full-time) section, or three terms for our evening students.  In addition to massage theory and practice, we will also be covering all the systems in the body, with emphasis on the muscular system, and successful business practices.

Prerequisites: A medical statement of health status from a primary care provider stating the student is able to safely participate in all aspects of the class is required to enter the program. That statement must be submitted to instructor on the first day of class.

Potential students entering the program must test at college level in reading on the COMPASS Assessment test or have completed English 94. Documentation of training in standard first aid and CPR and a four-hour HIV/AIDS/Blood-borne pathogens class, and a background check from the Washington State Patrol is required to progress to the second quarter; some results may prevent individuals from participating in certain classes.

Admission Dates:

Fall Quarter: Lakewood campus - Day Class

Spring Quarter: Lakewood campus - Evening Class

Program Requirements

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