Massage therapy is among the region’s fastest growing occupations, with many options for licensed therapists. Potential students and their families can explore those options at an open house from 1 to 3 p.m., October 22, with a presentation at 1:30 p.m., in Hall Tech 203, at HACC’s Harrisburg Campus. HACC’s fully accredited program prepares individuals with the hands-on, clinical, ethical, business and communication skills that are required to enter the healthcare field as a massage therapist.

Pennsylvania requires licensed massage therapists to complete 24 CEU hours every two-year license renewal cycle. This fall, HACC will provide the following courses, which meet state continuing education requirements: Massage in Long-Term Care, September 28, Oct. 1 and 2; Massage Therapy for the Iliopsoas and Quadratus Lumborum, October 29; and Event Sports Massage, November 12 and13. Massage Therapy training also can be a valuable complement to nurses who want to add alternative therapies to their skill set. HACC offers a $700 discount to all nurses who enroll in the program.

HACC’s Massage Therapy Program is a member of the American Therapy Association and Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals and is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a continuing education approved provider.

Location: HACC-Harrisburg Campus, One HACC Dr., Harrisburg. For more information, call Nina Kottcamp at 717-221-1386 or email [email protected].