Massage Therapy Program Frequently Asked Questions
One of the steps to become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in the state of Texas is to take and pass the MBLEX exam.
After completing the program, students must take and pass the online jurisprudence exam. For more information go to TDLR's website.
TDLR has strict guidelines regarding criminal backgrounds. Please go here for more information. For students who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed in the state of Texas. You have the right to request a criminal history evaluation from the licensing agency.
Yes, financial aid may be available for those who qualify. Please see Financial Aid for details on how to apply.
All 11 classes are required to be able to apply to become a LMT in the state of Texas. (Licensed Massage Therapist)
LSCO Campus in Orange in the Workforce Education Building – WEB.
The Massage Therapy program is a total of 11 classes. LSCO offers students 2 different class schedules per year.
Fall classes begin in August and meet part time during the day. This class meets for 3 semesters: fall, spring, and internship during the summer.
Spring classes begin in January and meet part time evenings and weekends. This class meets for 3 semesters: spring, summer, and internship in the fall.
LSCO offers career services within the Advising Center and Career Coach. The Massage Therapy Program Director regularly receives job postings from local businesses. During Business and Professional Ethics classes, your instructor will bring in several local business owners to discuss their businesses and what they are looking for in a potential employee.
Students learn techniques in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Chair, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Sports, Trager, Craniosacral, Postural Analysis, Range of Motion testing, and Gait Assessment. In Hydrotherapy, students learn various spa techniques, scrubs, wraps, compresses, heat and cold applications, essential oil usage, and paraffin baths.
One of the steps to become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in the state of Texas is to take and pass the MBLEX exam.
After completing the program, students must take and pass the online jurisprudence exam. For more information go to TDLR's website.
Massage therapists can work in a variety of settings like: doctor's offices, chiropractors, rehabilitation clinics, spas, resorts, cruise ships, private practices, gyms, and yoga studios.