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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. University-partnered community rotations provide a unique opportunity to serve and learn from diverse populations.

Graduation Requirements

The Certificate in Therapeutic Massage is granted to those candidates who have:

  • Completed the required curriculum with a grade of C or better.
  • Completed the required 43.5 total credits.
  • Demonstrated competency in clinic and completed internship and field experience requirements.
  • Earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.
  • Successfully passed the written comprehensive exam.

Core Course Requirements

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-1121ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM

2
MTPR-1122FOUNDATIONS OF EVIDENCE INFORMED PRACTICE

1
MTPR-1123LEGAL ASPECTS OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

0.5
MTPR-1221BUSINESS AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

1.5
MTPR-1240TRAUMA INFORMED HEALTHCARE

1
MTPR-1321PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - JOB SEARCH SKILLS

0.5
MTSC-1201ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1

4
MTSC-1202ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 2

4
MTSC-1212APPLIED ANATOMY

2
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 SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

2
Total Credit Hours:38.5

Additional Program Requirements

MED-1000MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

1
INCR-1001FOUNDATIONS OF INTEGRATIVE CARE

1
Total Credit Hours:2

Elective Course Requirements

Choose three (3) credits of electives from the following list.

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-1250TAI JI

0.5
MTEL-1320SPORTS MASSAGE

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

3.5
MTEL-1350INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY MEDICINE

2
MTEL-1400INSURANCE BILLING PRACTICES FOR MASSAGE THERAPY

0.5
MTEL-1500INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE MEDICINE AND CUPPING

1.5
MTEL-1951MASSAGE THERAPY FOR THE MEDICALLY COMPLEX

2
Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 43.5