Georgia Career Institute

Welcome to Georgia Career Institute

Of all the careers you could have chosen in this wide world of opportunity, you’ve chosen to enter one of the fastest growing, competitive industries in our nation. That being said, what more rewarding and honorable career could one have than one in which you can help people feel better about themselves?

In order to prepare our students for the workplace, the concepts of traditional education have been blended with cutting edge educational methodology, giving our graduates an essential edge in competency, and compassion; Competency comes from successfully completing our rigorous programs of study and compassion is instilled in the student toward their profession, their colleagues and their clients.

Institutional Mission

Today, the Institute’s singular goal continues to be to provide men and women the appropriate skills they need to enter and succeed in the industries of beauty and wellness. Its graduates leave prepared to enter the workforce and meet the challenges that will face them with the skills proficiency that will enable them to perform at a professional level.

To assist in accomplishing this mission, the faculty, the delivery methods, the support resources and the facilities are maintained and developed toward a level of excellence that sets us apart from others in the marketplace.

Georgia Career Institute moves confidently into the future of vocational training by drawing from its rich tradition of nearly three decades of excellence in graduate men and women the best possible skills preparation for careers in the beauty and wellness industries.

Massage Therapist Program

Diploma Course - 900 Clock Hours

Program Objective:
This program prepares graduates with the physical and technical skills required by employers in a number of massage settings. Graduates are eligible to become Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB) upon passing the national examination. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, this certification represents the highest professional credential in the field and incorporates ethics, eligibility, practice and competency testing.

The program curriculum includes a strong core of theory, with emphasis on practical skills development in a supervised clinical setting. Anatomy and physiology courses are integrated with instruction in therapeutic massage principles. Training in hydrotherapy and allied therapeutic modalities among other essential subjects, provides students with an excellent foundation for entry into the natural health field.

In addition, the program includes training in business and career development, clinical assessment, injury evaluation and treatment, and newly emerging therapeutic modalities.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities for entry-level licensed massage therapists exist in a broad range of settings such as: resort hotels, health spas, fitness centers, massage therapy clinics, chiropractic offices, plastic surgeon offices, physical therapy clinics, hospitals and wellness centers, cruise lines and sports settings. Additionally, many therapists develop their own private massage practices, and/or diversify their employment by working in a combination of these settings.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.