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Certificate in Therapeutic Massage

 

Curriculum Overview

The Certificate in Therapeutic Massage prepares graduates to work effectively in clinical environments (e.g., hospitals, medical clinics, sports rehab centers, etc.) providing relief from pain and other symptoms of conditions such as sciatica, tendonitis, headache, and back pain. Courses build on relaxation massage approaches with clinically focused massage techniques.  Clinical rotations in the community with University partners provide the opportunity to work with various populations.

 

 

 

Core Courses

 

BLS-1000BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

0
FAD-1000FIRST AID

0
INCR-1001FOUNDATIONS OF INTEGRATIVE CARE

1
MED-1000/AWM-5000MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

1
MTCL-1100PRE-CLINIC WORKSHOP

1
MTCL-1201CLINIC ROTATION 1: FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

1
MTCL-1202CLINIC ROTATION 2: ENHANCEMENT OF CLINICAL SKILLS

1
MTCL-1301CLINIC ROTATION 3: REFINEMENT OF CLINICAL SKILLS

1
MTCL-1302CLINIC ROTATION 4: MASTERY OF CLINICAL SKILLS

1
MTPR-1120WELLNESS AND SELF CARE

1
MTPR-1122FOUNDATIONS OF EVIDENCE INFORMED PRACTICE

1
MTPR-1123LEGAL ASPECTS OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

0.5
MTPR-1121ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM

2
MTPR-1221BUSINESS AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

1.5
MTPR-1321PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - JOB SEARCH SKILLS

0.5
MTPR-1240TRAUMA INFORMED HEALTH CARE

1
MTSC-1201ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1

4
MTSC-1202ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2

4
MTSC-1212APPLIED ANATOMY

2
MTSC-1222MASSAGE THERAPY'S EVOLVING ROLE IN HEALTHCARE

1
MTSC-1311PATHOLOGY

2
MTTE-1101RELAXATION MASSAGE 1

2.5
MTTE-1102RELAXATION MASSAGE 2

2
MTTE-1201CLINICAL MASSAGE 1

3.5
MTTE-1202CLINICAL MASSAGE 2

3.5
MTTE-1300HYDROTHERAPY

0.5
MTTE-1400MASSAGE THERAPY FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS

2
Total Credit Hours:41

 

Electives


Elective Requirements: 3 Credits
MTEL-1101REFLEXOLOGY 1

1.5
MTEL-1105REIKI LEVEL 1

1
MTEL-1107FOUNDATIONS OF HEALING TOUCH, COURSE 1

1
MTEL-1230INTRO TO CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

1
MTEL-1320SPORTS MASSAGE

0.5
MTEL-1330ADVANCED CLINICAL TRAINING: NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY AND FASCIAL TECHNIQUES

3.5
MTEL-1350ENERGY BASED MEDICINE

2
MTEL-1400INSURANCE BILLING PRACTICES FOR MASSAGE THERAPY

0.5
MTEL-1610INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE MEDICINE AND CUPPING

1.5
MTEL-1951MASSAGE THERAPY FOR THE MEDICALLY COMPLEX

2

Graduation Requirements

The Certificate in Therapeutic Massage is granted to those candidates who have:
1. Completed the required curriculum
2. Completed the required 44 total credits.
3. Demonstrated competency in clinic and completed internship and field experience requirements.
4. Earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.
5.  Fulfilled all financial obligations to the University.
6.  Certification in First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS)