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Therapeutic Massage -- Certificate
Learn techniques to alleviate chronic pain, reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, and promote healing through therapeutic massage. Program includes clinical practice in a professional atmosphere and prepares students for the national therapeutic massage and bodywork exam and state licensure. Complete this 1,000-hour plus program in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.
Before enrolling in this program, you must meet certain requirements.
What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work as a massage therapist in a variety of wellness, medical and corporate facilities, on cruise ships or as a private practitioner.
Academic Options: Continue your studies and earn an associate's degree in therapeutic massage.
Locations: Northwest Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Division Dean: 206-2180
Lead Faculty: 206-2263
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
General Education Requirements
All general education requirements are fulfilled by core or support courses.* |
| Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses |
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| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Required Core Courses |
| BIO 160IN |
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
| TMA 101 |
Introduction to Massage Therapy |
3 |
| TMA 125 |
Business Management, Ethics and Professionalism for Massage and Bodywork Practitioners |
4 |
| TMA 201IN |
Therapeutic Massage Practice I |
6 |
| TMA 202IN |
Therapeutic Massage Practice II |
6 |
| TMA 202LC |
Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab I |
1 |
| TMA 203IN |
Therapeutic Massage Practice III |
6 |
| TMA 203LC |
Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab II |
1 |
| TMA 210 |
Fundamentals of Kinesiology |
3 |
| TMA 215 |
Introduction to Pathology for Massage and Bodywork |
3 |
| TMA 290LC |
Therapeutic Massage Clinical |
3 |
| TMA 291 |
Internship in Therapeutic Massage |
1 |
| WED 110 |
Introduction to Complementary & Alternative Medicine |
3 |
| WED 111 |
Self Care for Personal Wellness |
2 |
| Subtotal |
46 |
| Required Support Courses |
| ACC 100 |
Practical Accounting Procedures |
3 |
| MAT 108A |
Practical Geometry and Trigonometry: Module A |
1 |
| or MAT 122A |
Intermediate Algebra: Module A |
| PSY 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
| WRT 101 |
Writing I |
3 |
| Subtotal |
11 |
| Total |
57 |
* General education requirements are fulfilled by required core and/or support courses:: Communication Requirement - WRT 101; Analysis and Critical Thinking Requirement - BIO 160IN and MAT 108A or 122A.
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