Continuing Education

Advanced Techniques Certificate

The Massage Therapy Advanced Techniques Certificate includes training in various advanced topics in massage therapy designed to prepare students for positions in specialized areas. These classes are open to current students as well as therapists who are already practicing in the field and want to gain additional specialized skills. Class options include, but are not limited to: Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone and Spa Services, Sport Massage, and an internship with Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Transfer Opportunities

Columbus State proudly partners with many four-year colleges and universities across Ohio. If upon completion of your massage therapy training you find yourself wanting to continue your pursuit of education in the allied health and health sciences fields, consider some of the following opportunities:

The Ohio State University – BS Health Sciences

Online – includes certification – Health Education Specialist
Potential career paths: health administration, non-profits, hospital management
Articulation: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Myology, General Education
https://online.osu.edu/bachelors-degree/bs-health-sciences/

Franklin University – BS Health Sciences
Online
Potential career paths: hospital management, risk management, administration
Articulation: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Myology, General Education
https://www.franklin.edu/degrees/bachelors/health-sciences

Ohio University – BS Integrated Health Care Studies
Blended, Online, Traditional
Potential career paths: clinical research organizations, rehab facilities, pharmacies
Articulation: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Myology, General Education
https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/health-studies/bachelor-integrated-healthcare-studies   

Massage therapy is also an excellent doorway to other integrative and holistic health practices.