This program is designed for students wanting to complete a 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).
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this degree program, students will be able to do the following:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the human body from a Western Scientific perspective.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the human body from an Eastern Traditional Medicine perspective.
• Demonstrate manual soft tissue therapy skills for assessment and treatment based in Western scientific perspective of health.
• Demonstrate the ability for self-assessment of well-being based in an Eastern Traditional Medicine perspective of health.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify lifestyle management methods and techniques based in an Eastern Traditional Medicine perspective of health.
• Demonstrate professional and interpersonal competencies for a career as a professional massage therapist.
• Demonstrate an ability to maintain personal health and wellness through the use of somatic self-care methods and techniques.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the competencies required for a successful business providing massage therapy services.
Fall Semester 1
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IHP 1014
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A & P Integrative Therapies
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4
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MST 1011
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Massage Therapy Fundamentals
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4
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MST 1074
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Massage Clinical I
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2.5
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Total Credit Hours:
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10.5
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Spring Semester 2
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MST 2011
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Therapeutic Massage Techniques
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3
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MST 2012
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Massage Therapy Kinesiology
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3
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MST 2016
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Pathology for Massage Therapy
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3
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MST 2074
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Massage Clinical II
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2.5
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Total Credit Hours:
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11.5
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Total Credit Hours: 22
