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.
36 weeks to
graduateIs this you?
The Massage Therapist and Physical Therapy Aide track is built for people who want practical healthcare and technology skills and direct experience supporting Massage Therapist and Physical Therapy Aide 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 Massage Therapist and Physical Therapy Aide roles.
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.
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. Not sure if you qualify? Submit the form and our Financial Aid Office will review your options with you.
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.
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 Massage Therapist & 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 Day and Evening schedules available. 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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