Massage Therapy (One Year Certificate)

This curriculum is an intense program designed to introduce the student to the history, current trends basic principals, and techniques of massage. Students will explore ethical issues, laws and ordinances, as well as marketing strategies. This 500-hour program meets national certification requirements.

FALL SEMESTER		Credit Hours		SPRING SEMESTER		Credit Hours
BIO 212	Anatomy and Physiology	3		MTP 201	Adv. Massage Therapy	3
HLT 125	First Aid	1		MTP 202	Massage Therapy Anatomy	3
MTP 101	Intro to Massage Therapy	3		MTP 203	Massage Therapy Business Practices	2
MTP 102	Massage Therapy Laws and Ethics	2		MTP 204	Massage Therapy Techniques II	4
MTP 103	Ancillary Modalities	3			TOTAL HOURS	12
MTP 104	Massage Therapy Techniques I	4
	TOTAL HOURS	16

 

SUMMER SEMESTER		Credit Hours
MTP 205	Massage Therapy Techniques III	4
	TOTAL HOURS	4

This course is mandatory for working in long-term care facilities.
*80 hours - theory
40 hours - clinic (will be held off-campus)

Admission Requirements:

AGE: Be at least 16 years of age.

ENTRANCE TEST: Successfully complete the TABE test scoring at the 9th grade level or above.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Must submit to a non-fingerprint background check by the 10th day of class.