Certificate of Completion - Program Map - 2024-2025
Health Sciences

Program Description

The 525-hour continuing education Massage Therapy Program prepares individuals to successfully qualify for licensure through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. This intense and immersive program meets and exceeds the requirements. Students learn techniques including Swedish, Clinical, Prenatal, Hot Stone, and Chair massage, along with spa services in our state-of-the-art facility. They also take core classes such as A&P, Kinesiology, and Pathology. The massage suite includes massage and lecture classrooms, wet tables, a sauna, and jetted tubs. Graduates of the program are eligible for the national Mblex exam and/or the State of Texas Exam.

Career Opportunities

Potential Careers: Licensed Massage Therapists, Sole Proprietors (own your own business), Day Spas, Medical Spas, Resorts, Fitness Centers, Rehab/Pain Centers, Cruise Ships, Chiropractic Offices, Hospitals, Massage Therapy Clinics.

Potential Salary: $20 to $36 hourly to $32,000 to $74,000 yearly nationally, depending on career, education, location and experience.

For more information on possible careers, education requirements, and salaries, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov

Massage Therapy

Certificate of Completion

Required Courses

CEU Hours

MSSG

1005

Hydrotherapy/Therapeutic Modalities

20

MSSG

1007

Business Practices & Professional Ethics

45

MSSG

1009

Health and Hygiene

20

MSSG

1011

Massage Therapy Fundamentals I

125

MSSG

1013

Anatomy & Physiology for Massage

75

MSSG

2011

Massage Therapy Fundamentals II

75

MSSG

2013

Kinesiology for Massage

50

MSSG

2014

Pathology for Massage

40

MSSG

2086

Internship-Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

75

Total Certificate Hours

525

(C) Core Curriculum Course (F) Field of Study Course

Things To Know

  • The Massage Therapy Program offers a day and weekend class.
  • The length of the Program is approximately 7 months for the weekday class and approximately 9 1/2 months for the weekend class.
  • There is a total of 9 classes. They are as follows: Fundamentals 1 & 2, A&P, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health & Hygiene, Business Practices, Hydrotherapy and Internship.
  • Books: Massage Principles and Practice 7th edition by Susan Salvo, Trail Guide to the Body 6th edition, along with the accompanying work book, Andrew Biel.

Marketable Skills

By the completion of the Massage Therapy Program, students will have gained the following marketable skills:

  • Adaptability: Students are able to flexibly and effectively adapt to changing environments (and/or) needs.
  • Customer Service: Students communicate respectively and effectively to provide assistance to clients (and team members).
  • Empathy: Students approach their (coworkers/clients) with patience and understanding in delicate situations to create a trusting and hospitable environment.
  • Personal Health and Safety: Students are mindful of the importance of following health and safety standards for personal and professional safety.
  • Personal Responsibility: Students demonstrate professionalism and a strong (independent) work ethic.
  • Teamwork: Students are effective team members and maintain respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Time Management: Students work well under pressure to meet deadlines and can maximize their efficiency under time constraints.

Requirements

  • Students are encouraged to have a strong reading level to succeed in the course work. The reading level of 10th grade or above.
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Attend an orientation
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