This course is designed to prepare the student for the certification examination required for the North
Carolina licensure application process. Through class work and practical “hands-on” training,
students obtain a solid foundation for professional practice as an entry level Massage Therapist.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student is eligible to sit for the certification exam
and apply for state licensure in North Carolina.
Course Content
Anatomy & Physiology
Body Mechanics
Business
Certification Exam Prep
Chair Massage
Communication
Deep Tissue Massage
Documentation & Assessment
East Asian Bodywork Theory
Ethics
Hydrotherapy
Hygiene & Standard Precautions
Indications & Contraindications
Intro to Chakras
Intro to Cupping
Intro to Marketing
Intro to Reflexology
Intro to Sports Massage
Kinesiology
NC Board Meeting
NC Laws & Rules
Pathophysiology
Somatic Psychology
Special Populations
Stone Massage
Swedish Massage
Student Clinics
Trigger Point Therapy
Wellness & Self-Care
Registration Requirements
The items listed below must be submitted PRIOR TO being accepted into the class.
College English Class, SAT, ACT, or CASAS, within two years or completed college
degree within five years of Massage Therapy class
Social Security card
Original SIGNED card
First and Last name on card must match government issued PHOTO ID
Cannot be laminated
Government issued PHOTO ID
NCDL, Passport, Military ID
First and Last name on ID must match name on social security card
Must be valid and cannot expire before the end of class
Immunization Record (Must have the following immunizations documented):
Tetanus Booster within past 10 years OR record of Tdap
Varicella (chickenpox) (2 shots or titer =/>1.09
Measles, mumps, rubella – MMR (2 shots or + titer)
Hepatitis B – (3 shots OR Positive Hepatitis B titer OR Declination Form found in
the packet)
One-Step Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) – current, negative
Covid Vaccination (optional, though some clinical sites may require)
High School or College Transcript
Applicants should request colleges mail official transcripts directly to their home
address. Transcripts must remain sealed and returned in the completed application
packet. If currently enrolled in another college, those transcripts should be mailed at the completion of coursework also OR
A copy of your High School or College Diploma
Certification of Fitness to Attend Massage School
This form must be signed by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's
assistant attesting to the student's physical and mental well-being.
Non-Certified Criminal Background Check
Obtained at the Clerk of Court's Office (a national criminal records check is required
by the NC Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy, which you will obtain at the Sheriff's Department following completion of class.)
*For questions regarding immunizations, student should contact their healthcare provider
recommendation of need, based upon age, health concerns and current CDC guidelines. If there are special considerations, the provider must document the need on letterhead or office stamp for validation.
Program Contacts
Program Information
Program Spotlight
Online Registration is not available
For Registration Information
Continuing Education and Workforce Development
2855 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638
828.726.2242
Watauga Continuing Education
460 Community College Drive
P.O. Box 3318
Boone, NC 28607
828.297.8120
Competitive Admissions
Students, who successfully complete Massage Therapy training at CCC&TI, will receive three (3) points
toward admission into the Physical Therapy Assistant program at CCC&TI.
Costs
Item
Cost
Massage Therapy registration fee
$203.00
Professional massage table (approximately)
$550.00
Student ID
$2.50
Textbooks*
$400.00
Massage Supplies (estimate)
$75.00
Shoes** (estimate)
$ 60.00
Massage Therapy Scrubs (2 sets estimate)
$120.00
*May be purchased in College Bookstore.
**Black, closed-toe, closed-heel, water/skid resistant Textbooks & Supplies Costs are subject to change.
If the course you are seeking is not listed above or the time the course is scheduled does not work for you,
please let us know that you have an interest in future courses by clicking on the course name below and completing
the form:
Department of Labor Standard Occupational Code (SOC): 31-9011
Licensure: Authorization granted to CCC&TI to provide instruction within another state does not imply or
provide guarantees of any kind that an individual will be granted professional licensure by another state as a
result of completing coursework at CCC&TI or receiving professional licensure in North Carolina. It is the
sole responsibility of the individual/student to determine whether another college or license-awarding agency in
another state will accept CCC&TI coursework and/or award licensure through a reciprocity agreement with the
State of North Carolina.
FAQs
Is massage therapy training required to become licensed in North Carolina?
Yes. The North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (NCBMBT) requires an applicant to
successfully complete a state approved training program consisting of a minimum 500 in-class training
hours.
Once I complete the course, how do I become licensed?
To obtain a license application packet, download the "Application Request Form" located in the Document
Center on the Board website at www.bmbt.org. Once completed, the form is to be mailed to the Board with a
$20 application fee.
You are also required to pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) in order to
be considered for licensure in North Carolina.
What paperwork is required for the MBLEx?
A completed application form and fee payment is required. No transcripts or letters are required.
Should I send transcripts to the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) to apply to sit for the exam?
No, CCC&TI will provide education records to FSTMB; however, you must submit them to apply for state licensure.
What is the MBLEx application processing time?
Once your application is received, you will be notified by email within seven days.
You will receive your Notice to Schedule; you will be allowed 90 days in which to take the exam.
How much does the MBLEx cost?
$265
Initial NC Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy licensure (with application and background check fee) $210
What websites can I go to for additional information?
North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy at
www.bmbt.org
Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards at
www.FSMTB.org
