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Therapeutic Massage -- Certificate
Graduation Checksheet (MS Word) Develop techniques to alleviate chronic pain, reduce stress, strengthen the immune system and promote healing by performing therapeutic massage. Program includes clinical practice in a professional atmosphere and preparation for licensure. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays. Before enrolling in this program, you must meet certain requirements. What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work as a massage therapist in a variety of health, wellness, and medical facilities, on cruise ships or as a private practitioner. Academic Options: Continue your studies and earn an associate's degree in therapeutic massage. Locations: Northwest Campus Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-2264, Lead Faculty: 206-2263 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: General Education Requirements
All general education requirements are fulfilled by core or support courses.* | | Students must complete the Reading Requirement. | | | | Course # | Course Title | Credits | | Required Core Courses | | BIO 160IN | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | | WED 110 | Introduction to Complimentary & Alternative Medicine | 3 | | WED 111 | Self Care for Personal Wellness | 2 | | TMA 101 | Introduction to Massage Therapy | 3 | | TMA 120 | Professionalism and Ethics for Massage Therapists | 1 | | TMA 122 | Business Management for Massage and Bodywork Practitioners | 1 | | TMA 201IN | Therapeutic Massage Practice I | 6 | | TMA 202IN | Therapeutic Massage Practice II | 6 | | TMA 202LC | Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab I | 1 | | TMA 203IN | Therapeutic Massage Practice III | 6 | | TMA 203LC | Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab II | 1 | | TMA 209 | Introduction to Pathology | 2 | | TMA 210 | Fundamentals of Kinesiology | 3 | | TMA 212 | Pathology for Massage and Bodywork | 1 | | TMA 290LC | Therapeutic Massage Clinical | 3 | | TMA 291 | Internship in Therapeutic Massage | 1 | | Subtotal | 44 | | Required Support Courses | | PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | | ACC 100 | Practical Accounting Procedures | 3 | | MGT 124 | Small Business Management | 3 | | WRT 101 | Writing I | 3 | | MAT 108A | Practical Geometry and Trigonometry, Module A | 1 | | or MAT 122A | Intermediate Algebra; Module A | | | Subtotal | 14 | | Total | 58 |
* General education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses:: Communication - WRT 101; Analysis and Critical Thinking - MAT 108A or 122A.
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