Massage Therapy Certificate

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.

In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.

My Academic Plan

Program Description

This certificate program prepares students to practice as a licensed massage therapist in the State of Colorado. Students are trained in state of the art professional massage practices and therapeutic techniques, including coursework in Neuromuscular Anatomy in Clay, Kinesiology and Pathology and will complete two clinical rotations. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to take the national certification exam (NBLEX) through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and they may also become professional members of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) affiliate associations. All courses in this degree must be completed with a "C" or better to graduate.

Massage Therapy Certificate

Learn more about gainful employment

First Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. HHP 116 must be taken prior to submitting an application for admission in a Massage Therapy cohort. Please arrange to speak with the HHP Program Director or HHP instructors for guidance on the application process. You should consult with the HHP Program Director regarding your proficiency and/or educational experience in Anatomy and Physiology prior to applying to the Massage Therapy program. You may choose to also enroll in other HHP courses based upon your professional interests and goals, but these additional courses are not required for admission or completion of the Massage Therapy certificate program.

HHP 116	Introduction to Massage Techniques I	1
Total Credit Hours:		1

Second Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

MST 111	Basic Massage Therapy	4
MST 184	Clinical Massage I	2
HHP 208	Advanced Musculoskeletal Anatomy	2
Total Credit Hours:		8

Third Semester

Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.

MST 113	Professional Massages	3
MST 216	Pathology for Massage Therapy	3
MST 284	Clinical Massage II	2
HPR 117	Anatomical Kinesiology	3
Total Credit Hours:		11

Total Credit Hours: 20