Learn by doing: therapeutic massage techniques, anatomy, and client care through hands-on practice at our Carson campus, plus a 240-hour externship in a real treatment setting. We help graduates apply for CAMTC state certification. Financial aid available for those who qualify.
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Why CHAC
Four reasons students choose California Healing Arts College.
36 weeks to graduateIs this you?
Massage is learned by touch. This program is built for people ready to develop real technique and start a career helping others feel better.
Program overview
Skills you'll master
9-module curriculum
Nine modules over 36 weeks: seven hands-on modules at the Carson campus, then a 240-hour externship. You complete the clock hours needed to apply for CAMTC certification.
One combined diploma program: the Massage Therapist & Physical Therapy Aide (MT&PTA) program trains you for both massage therapy and physical therapy aide roles. CAMTC note: certification requires 100% of total clock hours, and more than eight absences may disqualify a student, so every hour counts. Additional hours are required per module for homework and class preparation. See the CHAC School Catalog for the full outline.
Hands-on training
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue entry-level massage therapy opportunities in wellness and healthcare and technology settings, including chiropractic and medical clinics, health clubs, salons, and spas.
Career support included
Job titles vary by employer and may require additional licenses or certifications. CHAC provides career assistance but does not guarantee employment.
Tuition & financial aid
CHAC is authorized to offer federal grants and loans to qualified students. Our Financial Aid Office reviews your options with you one-on-one.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Eligibility is determined per student by the Financial Aid Office. Tuition, fees, and total program charges are listed in the current CHAC School Catalog and Enrollment Agreement.
Enrollment process
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Enrollment questions
800 clock hours over 36 weeks: nine modules, including a 240-hour externship. Graduates earn a diploma in under 9 months.
Yes. The program is designed to prepare graduates for California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certification or for individual city and county licensing requirements, and CHAC assists graduates with the CAMTC application process. Certification is granted by CAMTC, requires a separate application and fees, and requires completing 100% of the program's clock hours.
No. This program is fully hands-on and taught in person at our Carson campus. Massage is learned by doing, on real tables in real practice sessions.
Yes. CHAC offers one combined Massage Therapist & Physical Therapy Aide diploma program. You graduate trained for both massage therapy and physical therapy aide roles.
Classes run Monday through Thursday, with a morning session from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and an evening session from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm. New modules start about every 4 weeks, and you can enroll at the start of any module.
Yes, if you are eligible. This program is approved under Title 38, United States Code, to train eligible persons and veterans. Verify your benefits with Admissions.
Yes, for those who qualify. CHAC is authorized to offer federal grants and loans, including Federal Pell Grants and Federal Stafford Loans. Our Financial Aid Office reviews your options with you one-on-one.
Yes. California Healing Arts College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
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