Alaska Learning Institute

Our 500 Hour Residential Massage Therapy Program
is offered in Anchorage, Alaska and Orlando, Florida

Our Program meets or exceeds the National Certification Board Requirements to sit for the National Exam

• National Job Placement Assistance!
• Complete program in just 4 months!
• Lodging for out of area students!

Enjoy the environment, atmosphere, and culture of the area!

Our 600-Hour Massage Therapy Program
is offered in Dagsboro, Delaware.

• Complete program in 7 months to 1 year
• Day, Night and Weekend classes available

Job Placement Assistance

The Massage Therapy Program

Welcome to wellness. Due to the surge in complementary health care, massage therapy has become one of the fastest growing professions in the wellness industry.

Choose from career opportunities with athletic teams, physical therapy, hotels, day spas, corporate wellness programs, private practices, chiropractic clinics, airports, beauty salons, golf and country clubs, orthopedic clinics, fitness centers, resorts, cruise ships, hospitals, and nursing homes.

In as little as 4 months, you can receive the necessary training to join this lucrative and rewarding profession. Job placement assistance is available.

Courses Offered

500-hour Massage Therapy Program

Includes Introduction to:

• Reflexology
• Aromatherapy
• Shiatsu
• Spa Information
• Chair Massage
• Sports Massage

Some Major Areas of Study

• Introduction to Massage Therapy
• Professional Ethics
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Kinesiology
• Pathology
• Effects and Benefits of Massage
• Consultation and Assessment
• Classification of Massage Movements
• Application of Massage Techniques
• Contraindications
• Business Practices
• CPR and First Aid
• Introduction to: Sports Massage, Reflexology, Shiatsu and Prenatal Massage.

500 and 600 hour Massage Therapy Program Objective

To provide students with entry level knowledge and the skills necessary to become a competent therapist/practitioner and prepare for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Licenses

The 500 and 600 hour massage therapy program is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools; Licensed by New Jersey and Delaware Departments of Education; Licensed by the State Board of Nonpublic Career Education, Department of Education, Florida Education Center; Authorized to Operate by the Alaska Commission of Postsecondary Education; and Certified to Operate by the Virginia Department of Education.

Accreditation

Our programs are accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).

Massage Therapy Program Tuition

500-hour Program: $5,999* Offered In Florida and Alaska Only
(Text and application fee of $50.00 included)

600-hour Program: $6350 (Text and Application included)

* Flexible payments plans available upon request
* Alaska Advantage and other Student loans are available
* Financial assistance available to qualified applicants

Class Days

Monday through Friday

Class Times

Day Class: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Evening Class: 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

* Times and Days Vary for Florida, Alaska and Dasgboro, DE

Start Dates

For start dates, please Request Information.

Prerequisites

• 18 years of age or older
• High school graduate or equivalency
• Medical Exam

Classes are forming now at all locations.

New: Personal Trainer Program

For locations and start dates, please Request Information about the Personal Training Program.

This comprehensive course is designed to provide the practitioner with the necessary skills to design and implement a safe and effective exercise program for clients. Instruction includes:

• Exercise Physiology
• Human Anatomy
• Biomechanics and Applied Kinesiology
• Basic Nutrition
• Client Testing and Evaluation
• Principles and Methods of Exercise Training
• Exercise Program Design
• Client/Trainer Communication
• Effective Teaching Techniques
• Injury Prevention
• CPR and First Aid
• Professional Responsibilities
• Legal Issues in Personal Training

Entrance Requirements
The student must be of sound mind and body to handle the responsibility of the course. Students must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalency.

Objective
At course completion, the student will be able to develop an individualized personal training program for their clients.

Time and Costs for Personal Trainer Program
Number of hours: 500
Tuition: $5999.00 (financing available)

For more information on our Personal Trainer Program, please Request Information about the National Personal Training Institutes with campuses across the U.S.

If you are interested in our Massage Programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.