Massage Therapy

This 3-4 semester program is designed to prepare students to begin a practice as a massage therapist in the State of Colorado. This certificate program is designed to provide training in basic massage practices and techniques, and includes an opportunity to experience specialized therapeutic massages. Graduates will be prepared to set up their own massage practices in a stand-alone facility, or work alongside other practitioners in the holistic and medical fields. It will prepare students to take the national certification exam through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. On successful completion of coursework, this certificate also meets the requirements to apply for licensure with the State of Colorado.

Requirements

Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study. All courses in this degree must be completed with a "C" or better to graduate.

Students will be required to meet with an advisor to develop a plan of study with the program director prior to degree start.

Required Prerequisite Courses

BIO 106	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	4
ENG 121	English Composition I	3
HPR 208	Medical Terminology For Health Professionals	2
HHP 224	Introduction to Massage therapy	1
Total Credit Hours:		10

Required Courses

MST 111	Basic Massage Therapies	4
MST 113	Professional Massages	3
MST 178	Seminar	3
MST 184	Clinical Massage I	2
MST 216	Pathology for Massage therapy	3
MST 284	Clinical Massage II	2
HHP 208	Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy	2
HHP 261	Ethics in Holistic Touch Therapies	2
HHP 263	Creating a Holistic Business Practice	2
HPR 117	Anatomical Kinesiology	3
HPR 102	CPR for Professionals	0.5
	Select HHP courses in consultation with the director or faculty advisor in the Holistic Health Program	3
Total Credit Hours:		29.5

Total Credit Hours: 39.5