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Credits and Hours

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Massage Program Course Options

Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts offers several credit and hour course options for Massage Licensing Program students:

  • Hybrid Massage Program
  • 7 Month Morning & Afternoon Massage Programs
  • 9 Month Evening Massage Program
  • 12 Month Weekend Massage Program

Hybrid Massage Therapy Program

Total Clock Hours: 661

This program offers a combination of self-paced online classes paired with in-person skills classes.
Online Class Schedule: Flexible to fit your schedule
In-Person Skills Class Schedule: Offered throughout the year with flexible class days and times.

Online Courses

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathology 120.5 10.04
Kinesiology 75 6.25
Massage Theory 83.5 6.96
Business and Practice Management 56 4.67
Online Course Total Hours: 335 27.92

In-Person Skills Courses

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Massage Practice 210 8.75
Practical Kinesiology Application 40 1.67
Clinical Internship 70 2.92
First Aid & CPR 6 0.50
In-person Course Total Hours: 326 13.84
Total Total Program Hours / Credits: 661 41.76

Clock Hours to Quarter Credit Calculation:
12 hours of lecture = 1 credit, 24 hours of lab = 1 credit, 36 hours of clinical = 1 credit

7 Month Morning and Afternoon Weekday Massage Programs

Total Clock Hours: 644

This program has two schedule options. Choose between a morning or an afternoon class schedule.
Morning Class Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 12:30pm
Afternoon Class Schedule: Monday - Friday: 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Term 1

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Anatomy and Physiology 63 5.25
Kinesiology 63 4.59
Massage Theory and Practice 189 9.84
First Aid & CPR 8 0.50
Term 1 Total: 323 20.18

Term 2

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology 31.50 2.63
Kinesiology 31.5 2.63
Massage Theory and Practice 126 6.56
Student Clinic 63 2.63
Business and Practice Management 63 5.25
Gross Anatomy 6 0.25
Term 2 Total: 321 19.29
Total Program Hours / Credits: 644 39.47

Clock Hours to Quarter Credit Calculation:
12 hours of lecture = 1 credit, 24 hours of lab = 1 credit, 36 hours of clinical = 1 credit

9 Month PM Weekday Massage Program

Total Clock Hours: 590
Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 6pm - 10pm

Term 1

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Anatomy and Physiology 48 4
Kinesiology 48 3.5
Massage Theory and Practice 96 5
Term 1 Total: 192 12.50

Term 2

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Anatomy and Physiology 48 4
Kinesiology 48 3.5
Massage Theory and Practice 96 5
First Aid & CPR 8 0.50
Term 2 Total: 200 13

Term 3

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Massage Theory and Practice 89 4.63
Student Clinic 48 1.30
Business and Practice Management 55 4.58
Gross Anatomy 6 0.25
Term 3 Total: 198 10.76
Total Program Hours / Credits: 590 36.26

Clock Hours to Quarter Credit Calculation:
12 hours of lecture = 1 credit, 24 hours of lab = 1 credit, 36 hours of clinical = 1 credit

12 Month Weekend Massage Program

Total Clock Hours: 574
Schedule: Two weekends a month for 12 months.

Term 1

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Anatomy and Physiology 24.5 2.04
Kinesiology 35 2.19
Massage Theory and Practice 59.5 3.10
Pathology 21 1.75
Term 1 Total: 140 9.08

Term 2

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Anatomy and Physiology 24.5 2.04
Kinesiology 35 2.19
Massage Theory and Practice 59.5 3.10
Pathology 21 1.75
First Aid & CPR 8 0.50
Term 2 Total: 148 9.58

Term 3

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Anatomy and Physiology 24.5 2.04
Kinesiology 35 2.19
Massage Theory and Practice 59.5 3.10
Pathology 21 1.75
Gross Anatomy Lab 6 0.25
Term 1 Total: 146 9.33

Term 4

Course Name Clock Hours Quarter Credits
Massage Theory and Practice 42 2.19
Student Clinic 56 4.60
Business and Practice Management 42 1.75
Term 2 Total: 140 8.54
Total Program Hours / Credits: 574 36.53

Clock Hours to Quarter Credit Calculation:
12 hours of lecture = 1 credit, 24 hours of lab = 1 credit, 36 hours of clinical = 1 credit

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    • Credits and Hours
    • Course Descriptions
  • Online / Hybrid Massage Program
  • Reflexology Certification
  • Instructor Certification
  • Continuing Education
    • Program Policies
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Seattle Massage School

  • 206-932-5950
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  • www.nw-academy.com
  • 4507 44th Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98116
  • 9am to 5pm

Bellingham Massage School

  • 360-738-7121
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  • www.nw-academy.com
  • 209 Prospect, Lower Level
    Bellingham, WA 98225
  • 9am to 5pm

Tacoma Massage School

  • 253-572-9284
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  • www.nw-academy.com
  • 201 N Yakima Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98403
  • 9am to 5pm
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