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 Career Courses

24 credit hours as follows:

BIO-115	Anatomy and Physiology	5
MAS-101	Introduction to Massage	1
MAS-109	Pathology for Massage Therapy	3
MAS-110	Basic Swedish Massage	3
MAS-112	Sports Massage	1
MAS-114	Massage Modalities	3
MAS-118	Business and Ethics	2
MAS-120	Massage Lab Practicum	3
PEH-160	Fundamentals of Human Movement	3

(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)

BIO-115	Anatomy and Physiology	5
MAS-101	Introduction to Massage	1
MAS-109	Pathology for Massage Therapy	3
PEH-170	First Aid	3

(Note: Take PEH-170 only if no valid First Aid and CPR card.)

Semester 2 (9 credit hours)

MAS-110	Basic Swedish Massage	3
MAS-114	Massage Modalities	3
PEH-160	Fundamentals of Human Movement	3

Semester 3 (6 credit hours)

MAS-112	Sports Massage	1
MAS-118	Business and Ethics	2
MAS-120	Massage Lab Practicum	3

Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

Program Name: Therapeutic Massage - Certificate
This program is designed to be completed in 12 months.
This program will cost $5,605 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with N/A* of debt.
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Illinois
Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following States: Illinois
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