Massage Therapy

CIP Code: 31.51.3501.00 

Program Description: Massage therapy is the systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue with the intent of positively affecting the health and well-being of a client. Although some aspects of massage are instinctive, modern massage therapy is also a profession that requires licensure in most states. As a health care profession, the education of a massage therapist requires basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, pharmacology, business, self-care, nutrition, hydrotherapy and many other related topics. There are dozens of massage therapy modalities ranging from therapeutic to relaxation (spa). Some of these modalities include Swedish massage, sports, reflexology, medical massage, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial massage therapy, and pregnancy massage. The program includes training in both scientific and therapeutic application of many of these modalities. 

Program Outcomes: The mission of the Massage Therapy program is to guide individuals through an educational experience to become personally, professionally, and socially effective massage therapists. The outcome from the program is to have students pass their national licensure test and become state licensed massage therapists. 

Award Type: Certificate

Clock Hours: 650