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Certificate in Relaxation Massage

 

Curriculum Overview

The Certificate in Relaxation Massage prepares graduates to work effectively in a variety of settings including spas, salons, and franchises. Emphasis is placed on full-body relaxation techniques, which promote a client's health and well-being. Courses explore topics across a range of subjects including science, ethics, professionalism, and relaxation techniques.  Clinical rotations provide the opportunity to practice techniques on real clients.

 

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
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
MTSC-1222MASSAGE THERAPY'S EVOLVING ROLE IN HEALTHCARE

1
MTPR-1321PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - JOB SEARCH SKILLS

0.5
MTSC-1201ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1

4
MTSC-1202ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2

4
MTTE-1005INTRODUCTION TO SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

1
MTTE-1101RELAXATION MASSAGE 1

2.5
MTTE-1102RELAXATION MASSAGE 2

2
Total Credit Hours:26.5

Electives

Elective Requirments:    2 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-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 Relaxation Massage is granted to those candidates who have:
1. Completed the required curriculum.
2. Completed the required 28.5 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)