What is a registered massage therapist and how to become one

Key steps to become a registered massage therapist

1. Explore registered massage therapist education requirements

   Most common registered massage therapist degrees

   Bachelor's

   42.7 %

   Associate

   28.0 %

   Diploma

   10.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific registered massage therapist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Spa Treatments	35.94%
   Therapeutic Massage	18.97%
   Front Desk	13.53%
   Soft Tissue	10.99%
   Massage Techniques	10.66%

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3. Complete relevant registered massage therapist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New registered massage therapists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a registered massage therapist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real registered massage therapist resumes.

4. Obtain the necessary licensing

   Becoming a licensed registered massage therapist usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed registered massage therapist in most of states. 37 states require registered massage therapists to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.

   State	Education	Exam	License url
   Alabama	-	-	Licensed Massage Therapist
   Alaska	Specific course required	Third-party exam required	Massage Therapist
   Arkansas	Specific course required	Both state and third-party exams required	Massage Therapist
   Colorado	Specific course required	Third-party exam required	Massage Therapists
   Connecticut	Specific course required	Third-party exam required	Massage Therapist

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5. Research registered massage therapist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage confidential client health information in accordance with the HIPPA act.
   • Maintain professionalism and cleanliness of assign therapy room and maintain the confidentiality and sensitivity to relate issues during all client interactions.
   • Foot Reflexology demonstrating acupressure on specific areas of the feet for relief and relaxation.

6. Prepare your registered massage therapist resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your registered massage therapist resume.

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7. Apply for registered massage therapist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a registered massage therapist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams