How does Clover Park Technical Colleges Massage Program compare with other programs in Western Washington?
All of the accredited programs in Washington State will prepare their students to take the National Certification Exam. The minimum amount of hours a program must provide is 500, with many schools offering more than this in order to make their graduates better able to be successful in their chosen career. Clover Park Technical College recognizes that not every student has the same educational wants or needs. We have structured Massage Studies with this in mind. Our four term program has been divided into two certificates, with an option to earn an Associate of Applied Technology degree. The first 660 hour certificate constitutes the first six months of your training, emphasizing Swedish Massage skills for relaxation and wellness. The second certificate is our Clinical Massage certificate. This training is open for those who have successful completed the Swedish Practitioner certificate, or are already Licensed Massage Practitioners in Washington State. Our full program is well over 140
