By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing
Pinal County, Az. – Central Arizona College (CAC), through its Workforce and Economic Development Division, is proud to announce a new contract with internationally recognized Niel Asher Education (NAE) to offer NCBTMB-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for massage therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and allied health professionals. CAC is the only educational partner in the state of Arizona selected to deliver these courses.
This exclusive partnership provides Arizona’s bodywork and rehabilitation professionals with access to some of the most trusted, evidence-informed online training available in the industry. Niel Asher Education is globally renowned for its work in trigger point therapy, sports massage, and advanced manual therapy techniques.
“I’m so excited to have CAC partner with Niel Asher Education to offer quality continuing education credits for our students and LMTs throughout the valley,” said Christina Brown, Program Director for Massage Therapy at Central Arizona College. This partnership places CAC at the forefront of professional development in the wellness and rehab sectors.
All courses are self-paced, fully online, and officially approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). This ensures that participants receive continuing education that is compliant, credible and immediately applicable to clinical practice.
“Being selected as NAE’s exclusive Arizona partner reflects our strong commitment to providing relevant, high-impact learning experiences for today’s workforce,” added Megan Purvis, Director of Community & Continuing Education. “All across Arizona, professionals need access to quality, affordable CEUs to maintain licensure and stay current in their field. We’re proud to bring this caliber of training to our students and professionals statewide.”
Professionals can browse the available courses and register directly through the co-branded portal at https://nielasher.com/pages/central-arizona.
Program Highlights:
- NCBTMB-approved CEUs
- 100% online and self-paced
- Courses in trigger point therapy, orthopedic massage, sports rehab & more
- Ideal for massage therapists, physical therapy aides, athletic trainers, and more
For more information, visit CampusCE or contact the Community & Continuing Education Office at 520-494-6460 or via email at CommunityEducation@centralaz.edu.
About CAC
For more than 55 years, Central Arizona College has been serving and educating the diverse communities of Pinal County. With five campuses located strategically throughout the county, CAC provides accessible, educational, economic, cultural, and personal growth opportunities for those of all ages.
CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti‐discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 480‐677‐7853 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 520‐494‐5409 or studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.
