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 Academic 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

IHP1014	A & P Integrative Therapies	4
MST1011	Massage Therapy Fundamentals	4
MST1074	Massage Clinical I	2.5
Total Credit Hours:		10.5

Second Semester

MST2011	Therapeutic Massage Techniques	3
HPR1017	Anatomical Kinesiology	3
MST2016	Pathology for Massage Therapy	3
MST2074	Massage Clinical II	2.5
Total Credit Hours:		11.5

Total Credit Hours: 22

Important Program Notes:

If you have previously completed Anatomy and Physiology courses, please meet with the Program Director to discuss possible course substitutions.

Program cohorts start Fall term.