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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a three semester Certificate in Massage Therapy and enter the workforce. Students explore massage therapy theory, techniques and benefits. 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 Advanced Neuromuscular Anatomy, Kinesiology and Pathology. Career options include clinical, corporate and private settings. Students will complete two clinical rotations. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to take the national certification exam (MBLEx) through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). All courses in this program must be completed with a "C" or better to graduate.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| IHP 111 | Intro to Massage Techniques I | 1 |
| ELECTIVE | IHP 114 or MST 106 | 0-4* |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Semester Note: Taking IHP 114 or MST 106 prior to applying for the Massage Therapy Program cohort or having had high school Anatomy & Physiology or college level Anatomy & Physiology coursework within the last 5 years is strongly recommended to serve as preparation for successful completion of the Massage Therapy Program.
This program is a fall start only.
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MST 111 | Basic Massage Therapy | 4 |
| MST 208 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 2 |
| MST 184 | Clinical Massage I | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| MST 113 | Professional Massages | 3 |
| HPR 117 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| MST 216 | Pathology for Massage Therapy | 3 |
| MST 284 | Clinical Massage II | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |