CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE in GENERAL MASSAGE THERAPY
(320 HOURS)
AND
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE in SPECIALTY MASSAGE THERAPY
(300+ HOURS)

Kapi`olani Community College’s Massage Therapy Program is a 600+-hour non-credit, evening/weekend program comprised of coursework with competency testing and clinical experience. The length of the program is approximately 11 months. It includes two certificates of competence, one in General Massage Therapy and another in Specialty Massage Therapy. Students may choose to enter an apprenticeship program after completion of the first certificate by applying directly with the Board of Massage Therapy for approval to complete remaining requirements for state licensure.

Students who successfully complete both certificates in its entirety at Kapi`olani Community College will be eligible to take the Hawaii State Board of Massage Licensing Examination, as well as the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

We offer a very high quality massage therapy education provided by some of the finest instructors in Hawaii. Occasionally, we will also host several Internationally and Nationally recognized instructors to come to Hawaii and teach a few courses as part of the curriculum. The students are also encouraged to take an active role in the community outside of the campus and are given ample opportunities to participate and provide student massages at community fairs and conventions.

Class meeting times are limited to Mondays through Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm to meet the needs of many who work or attend school during the day. Occasionally, the class may meet on Fridays or Saturdays, with advance notice to students. Student clinical times may be tailored to meet each student’s schedule, but are available from 2pm to 6pm, Mondays through Saturdays.

The following are some of the topic areas covered in the program:

Introduction to Massage Therapy
Anatomy and Physiology with Structural Kinesiology and Pathology
Basic Massage Theory and Practice
Professional Issues
Acupressure
Shiatsu
Sports Massage
Trigger Point
Reflexology
Lomi Lomi
Medical Massage
Massage for People Living with Cancer
Thai Massage
Pregnancy Massage
CPR and First Aid
Review Courses
Clinical Internships.

For more specific program information or registration, please visit the program website or contact Martin Chong, Program Coordinator, at 734-9540 or email him at martincs@hawaii.edu. Free program information sessions will be available for prospective students to attend.