Therapeutic Massage, Certificate
Certificate—24 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1249
This program trains students in the art of touch and the application of pressure to clients’ sore muscles and limbs to induce relaxation, assist in rehabilitation and contribute to their overall physical and emotional well-being. The program will institute a code of professional ethics coupled with a foundation of business skills. Additionally, Moraine Valley offers a supervised student clinic that is open to the public and gives students the opportunity to work with a variety of people.
Additional Program Requirements
- Students must be at least 18 years old to enroll in MAS-101.
- Students will need a valid CPR/First Aid card at the time of enrollment in MAS-110 or be enrolled in PEH-170 or have completed a comparable course at another college with a minimum grade of "C." Successful completion of a criminal background check is also required prior to MAS-110.
- Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in each required MAS career course.
Required General Education Courses
5 credit hour minimum:
| BIO-115 | Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| OR- | | |
| BIO-180 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| AND- | | |
| BIO-181 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
Required Career Courses
19 credit hours as follows:
(Note: Students will either have a valid CPR/First Aid card at the time of enrollment in MAS-110 or take PEH-170 or a comparable course at another college with a minimum grade of “C”)
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (9-12 credit hours)
Semester 2 (9 credit hours)
Semester 3 (6 credit hours)