About
Massage Therapy at Orange Technical College - Avalon Campus in Orlando, Florida, prepares students for employment as Licensed Massage Therapists and for the Massage and Bodywork Licensure Exam (MBLEx), followed by eligibility to apply for Florida licensure. The curriculum covers anatomy, physiology, pathology, massage techniques, hydrotherapy, legal issues, health and safety, deep tissue, spa treatments, and employability skills. The program is delivered at the Avalon Campus and runs for approximately seven months full-time, with 750 hours of instruction. Admission requires students to be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED.
Organization
Orange Technical College - Avalon Campus
Orange Technical College
Orange Technical College, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a higher education institution focused on career and technical training, serving tens of thousands of students across Central Florida with multiple campuses including Avalon. It offers a variety of adult general education programs, including extensive ESOL and GED training, and provides affordable tuition rates as part of the Orange County Public Schools system. The phlebotomy program, for example, is delivered in-person with comprehensive classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience, preparing students for industry certification and careers.
Highlights:
- Largest provider of adult general education programs in Central Florida
- Offers extensive ESOL and GED training
- Lowest tuition rates in the region
- Part of the Orange County Public Schools system
- Phlebotomy program offers comprehensive 165-hour training for industry certification