Program Descriptions

Massage Practitioner — 360 Clock Hours

The 360 hour Massage Practitioner program at IPPT Career School provides the student training in massage therapy with an integrated approach to health and wellness. The program offers career training in medical massage therapy, anatomy & physiology, pathology, CPR and First Aid certification. Students in this program have the opportunity to apply the skills and concepts that they have learned in a student clinical setting. After completion of this program, one becomes qualified for the California Massage Practitioner Certification.

Professional Massage Therapy — 540 Clock Hours

The 540 hour Professional Massage Therapy program at IPPT Career School provides the student training in massage therapy with an integrated approach to health and wellness. The program offers career training in medical massage therapy, eatern massage and specialized Massage modalities. The program also offers training in anatomy, physiology& kinesiology, pathology, CPR and First Aid certification, professional ethics, hygiene, contraindications, and business principles. Students in this program have the opportunity to apply the skills and concepts that they have learned in a student clinical setting. Upon successful completion of the 540 hour Professional Massage Therapy program the student is eligible to sit for the national certification examination for massage therapy offered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. After completion of this program, one becomes qualified for the California State Massage Therapist Certification.

Advanced Professional Massage Therapy — 720 Clock Hours

The 720 hour Advanced Professional Massage Therapy program at IPPT Career School provides the student advanced training in massage therapy with an integrated approach to health and wellness. The program enhances the therapist's skill set by offering additional study in massage theory and application. The program provides career training in medical massage therapy, eastern massage, specilaized massage, event rehabilitative massage, spa treatment modalities, therapeutic stretching and additional massage therapy modalities including lymph drainage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. The program also offers training in anatomy, physiology & kinesiology, pathology, CPR and First Aid certification, professional ethics, hygiene, contraindications, and business principles. Students in this program have the opportunity to apply the skills and concepts that they have learned in a student clinical setting. Upon successful completion of the 720 hour Advanced Professional Massage Therapy program the student is eligible to sit for the national certification examination for massage therapy offered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. After completion of this program, one becomes qualified for the California State Massage Therapist Certification.

Chiropractic Assistant — 300 Clock Hours

The 300 hour Chiropractic Assistant program at IPPT Career School provides the student with career training as an assistant in a chiropractic office. The program applies an integrated approach to health and wellness by incorporating medical massage and chiropractic therapeutic modalities. The program also offers training in Cranial-Sacral therapies in the biomechanics of the spine, therapeutic stretching, introductory anatomy & physiology, CPR and First aid certification, professional ethics, hygiene, contraindications, patient interactions and professional development. Upon successful graduation from the 300 hour program the student is prepared for an entry-level position as a Chiropractic Assistant.

Chiropractic Assistant/Manual Therapy — 720 Clock Hours

The 720 Chiropractic Assistant/Manual Therapy program at IPPT Career School provides the student with career training as an assistant and Manual Therapist in a chiropractic office. The program applies an integrated approach to health and wellness by incorporating medical massage, manual therapy, chiropractic therapeutic and rehabilitative modalities, ans therapeutic stretching. The program also offers training in Cranial-Sacral Spinal therapies in the biomechanics of the spine, physiology & kinesiology, pathology, CPR & First Aid certification, professional ethics, hygiene, contraindications, patient interactions, business principles and professional development. Upon successful graduation from the 720 hour program the student is prepared for an entry-level position as a Chiropractic Assistant/Manual Therapist. Furthermore, with successful completion, the student would also be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for massage therapy offered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, and would be qualified for the California State Massage Therapist Certification.

Physical Therapy Aide — 260 Clock Hours

The 260 hour Physical Therapy Aide program at IPPT Career School provides the student with career training as a Physical Therapy Aide. The program applies an integrated approach to health and wellness by incorporating medical massage and physical therapy modalities. Training is provided in the utilization of physical therapy equipment and the treatment of ncek, back and limb disorders through medical massage. The program also offers training in anatomy & physiology, CPR and First Aid certification, professional ethics, hygiene, contraindications, patient interactions and professional development. Upon successful graduation from the 260 hour program the student is prepared for an entry-level position as a Physical Therapy Aide.

Physical Therapy Aide/Sports Rehab — 720 Clock Hours

The 720 hour Physical Therapy Aide/Sports Rehab program at IPPT Career School provides the student with career training as a Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab Aide. The program applies an integrated approach to health and wellness by incorporating medical massage and physical therapy modalities. Training is provided in the utilization of physical therapy equipment and the treatment of back and limb disorders through medical massage. The program also offers training in anatomy & physiology, pathology, kinesiology, sports therapy, event rehabilitative massage, CPR and First Aid certification, professional ethics, patient intake and professional development. Upon successful graduation from the 720 hour program the student is prepared for entry-level position as a Physical Therapy Aide.