Upgrade Your Diploma

 

Already a massage therapist? Upgrade your diploma to a 1000, 2000, or 3000 hour diploma

 

If you are already a registered massage therapist but want to increase your education to the highest industry standard 3000 hour diploma, the first step is to submit your diploma and transcripts for review. You are eligible to receive 500-750 hours credited towards the 1000 hour diploma.

After you have been credited hours, the next step will be to you will take the remaining courses in the 1000 hour diploma. Once you have completed the 1000 hour diploma, you may move on to complete the 2000 hour diploma, then the 3000 hour diploma.

The diploma is divided into three levels: 1000 hours, 2000 hours, and 3000 hours. PLEASE NOTE: In order to enroll in the 3000 hour diploma program, you will be required to complete the 2000 hour program and its prerequisite 1000 hour program. Below is the curriculum you will learn in each level.

1000 Hour Diploma

  • Introduction to massage therapy
  • History of massage therapy
  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Osteology & myology
  • Swedish massage
  • Non-swedish massage
  • Spa techniques
  • Ethics
  • Business

2000 Hour Diploma

  • Introduction to massage therapy
  • History of massage therapy
  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Osteology & myology
  • Swedish massage
  • Non-swedish massage
  • Spa techniques
  • Ethics
  • Business

3000 Hour Diploma

  • Advanced neuromuscular massage
  • Advanced sports massage
  • Orthopedic assessment
  • Oncology & hospital massage
  • Pharmacology
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Psychology of the body
  • Nutrition & wellness
  • Business & Marketing