Serving Southern California Since 1988
Learn by doing: patient support, therapeutic modalities, and rehabilitation fundamentals through hands-on practice at our Carson campus, plus a 240-hour externship in a real treatment setting. Financial aid available for those who qualify.
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Why CHAC
Four reasons students choose California Healing Arts College.
Patient assistance, therapeutic modalities, exercise support, and physical medicine and rehabilitation fundamentals, taught by doing.
Small-group, in-person training on real equipment, with day and evening schedules Monday through Thursday.
Your final two modules are a 240-hour externship in an affiliated site with real patients and real treatment settings.
Approved to operate by the state of California since 1988 and accredited by ACCSC.
36 weeks to graduateIs this you?
The Physical Therapy Aide track is built for people who want practical healthcare skills and direct experience supporting physical therapy professionals.
Program overview
Skills you'll master
9-module curriculum
Nine modules over 36 weeks at the Carson campus, then a 240-hour externship. The combined program trains you for both physical therapy aide and massage therapy roles.
Medical Terminology for Massage Therapists
Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage
Anatomy & Physiology
Patient Management for Massage Therapy
Therapeutic Modalities
Introduction to Massage thru Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sports Massage Therapy
Externship 1: 120 hours
Externship 2: 120 hours
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 positions in physical therapy and rehabilitation settings across Southern California.
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.
For those who qualify: federal grant aid that does not have to be repaid. We help you complete the FAFSA.
Federal Stafford Loans are available to eligible students through the U.S. Department of Education.
This program is approved under Title 38, United States Code, to train eligible persons and veterans.
Not sure if you qualify? Submit the form and our Financial Aid Office will review your options with you.
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
Name and phone. Takes 60 seconds.
An advisor follows up about questions, start dates, and funding eligibility.
Visit Carson, see the labs, and meet with an admissions representative.
Complete your application, finalize funding, and arrive for Day 1.
Campus location
Enrollment questions
800 clock hours over 36 weeks: nine modules, including a 240-hour externship. Graduates earn a diploma in under 9 months.
No. CHAC offers one combined Massage Therapist & Physical Therapy Aide diploma program. You graduate trained for both roles, which widens your job options.
No. This program is fully hands-on and taught in person at our Carson campus, on real equipment in real practice sessions.
Entry-level positions such as Physical Therapy Aide, Chiropractic Assistant, and Orthopedic Assistant in hospital PT departments, chiropractic offices, sports medicine and orthopedic clinics, rehabilitation centers, and health spas. Employment is not guaranteed.
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).
Your future starts now
Submit the form and an admissions advisor will follow up during business hours with the next start date and your aid options.
Accreditation & approvals: California Healing Arts College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC, accsc.org) and approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE, bppe.ca.gov).
CHAC does not guarantee employment, specific earnings, certification, licensure, or career outcomes. Individual outcomes vary by student. See our School Performance Fact Sheet for completion and placement data. The current CHAC School Catalog and Enrollment Agreement supersede any statement on this page.
Information on this page is believed to be current at the time of publication and may change without notice. Always refer to the most recent CHAC School Catalog and School Performance Fact Sheet, both available from Admissions and at chac.edu/catalog, before signing an enrollment agreement. Photos may include actual CHAC students or stock imagery; images are illustrative only.
CAMTC certification is granted by the California Massage Therapy Council, requires a separate application and fees, and is not awarded by CHAC. CHAC assists graduates with the application process. Program policy requires completion of 100% of total clock hours to qualify; more than eight absences throughout the program may disqualify a student from eligibility.
CHAC is approved under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code, to train eligible persons and veterans. Verify your specific benefits eligibility with Admissions. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
CHAC is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or belief.
Students or members of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling toll-free (888) 370-7589 or at bppe.ca.gov.
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Tuition, fees, and total program charges are set forth in the current CHAC School Catalog and Enrollment Agreement. Pricing and financial aid eligibility are determined per student by the Admissions and Financial Aid Office.
