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700-Hour Advanced Massage Therapy Education – PENNSYLVANIA
The 700-Hour Advanced Massage Therapy Program in Pennsylvania provides comprehensive education and hands-on training for students preparing for a professional career in massage therapy. The program combines classroom instruction, practical skill development, clinical experience, and professional business education.
Students develop a strong understanding of the human body, therapeutic massage techniques, client care, professional ethics, and the responsibilities involved in working as a massage therapy professional.
Through 700 hours of structured education and supervised clinical training, students have the opportunity to build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills necessary for professional practice.
Program Curriculum
Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology — 84 Hours
Course Code: APP101
Students learn the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal, nervous, and circulatory systems. The course also introduces diseases and dysfunctions relevant to massage therapy, helping students understand how the body responds to massage and therapeutic care.
Kinesiology — 108 Hours
Course Code: KIN101
This course focuses on human movement, biomechanics, muscle function, and palpation. Students learn how muscles and joints work together and develop practical skills for identifying anatomical structures through hands-on palpation.
Massage Theory & Practice — 216 Hours
Course Code: MTP101
The core practical component of the program introduces students to a variety of massage modalities and hands-on techniques. Training includes proper draping, body mechanics, positioning, client communication, professional touch, and the safe application of massage techniques.
Students gain extensive practical experience while developing the skills required to provide professional massage services.
Pathology & Treatment — 92 Hours
Course Code: APP101
Students learn about common medical conditions, contraindications, precautions, and treatment considerations related to massage therapy. The course helps students understand when massage may need to be modified, avoided, or adapted according to a client’s individual needs.
Clinical Business Practices — 96 Hours
Course Code: CBP101
This course prepares students for the professional and business responsibilities of massage therapy. Topics include professional ethics, legal considerations, client intake, documentation, SOAP notes, communication, workplace professionalism, and essential business operations.
Student Clinic — 100 Hours
Course Code: SCL101
Students receive 100 hours of supervised clinical experience, allowing them to apply the knowledge and techniques learned throughout the program in a real-world setting.
Under professional supervision, students work with clients while developing their communication, assessment, treatment, documentation, and hands-on massage skills.
First Aid & CPR Training — 4 Hours
Course Code: CPR101
Students complete First Aid and CPR training to develop essential emergency-response skills and prepare for professional responsibilities and applicable licensure requirements.
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What Students Gain?
By completing the 700-hour program, students develop:
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Practical understanding of kinesiology and human movement
- Hands-on experience with massage therapy techniques
- Knowledge of contraindications and treatment considerations
- Professional client communication skills
- Experience with client intake and SOAP documentation
- Supervised clinical experience
- Understanding of professional ethics and business practices
- First Aid and CPR training
- A foundation for pursuing professional massage therapy practice in New Jersey
Begin Your Massage Therapy Career With ETI.
The 700-Hour Advanced Massage Therapy Education Program in Pennsylvania provides a balanced combination of academic learning, practical skills, and supervised clinical experience. Whether you are beginning a new career or expanding your professional skills, the program is designed to help you build the knowledge, confidence, and practical foundation needed to move forward in the massage therapy profession.