Massage Therapy Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, please contact the Program Director for information regarding cohort start times. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Program Director or Pathways Advisor.

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 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).

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First Semester

IHP 1011Intro to Massage Techniques I

1

A&P NOTE IHP 1014 (A&P Integrative Therapies)*

0*

Total Credit Hours:1

Second Semester

MST 1011Massage Therapy Fundamentals

4

MST 2008Musculoskeletal Anatomy

2

MST 1074Massage Clinical I

2

Total Credit Hours:8

Third Semester

MST 2011Therapeutic Massage Techniques

3

HPR 1017Anatomical Kinesiology

3

MST 2016Pathology for Massage Therapy

3

MST 2074Massage Clinical II

2

Total Credit Hours:11

Total Credit Hours: 20

Important Program Notes:

*If you have had previous Anatomy & Physiology training or coursework in college or high school within the last 5 years, please inform the Program Director. Otherwise, taking IHP 1014 prior to enrolling in the Massage Therapy Program cohort is strongly recommended to serve as preparation for successful completion of the Massage Therapy Program.

Program cohorts start in fall.