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MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM
Diploma Program / 2 instructional periods / 48 weeks
Objective: This eleven-month program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to obtain entry-level positions in the fields of massage therapy. Students learn the essentials of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology, providing them a solid foundation for mastering many different bodywork modalities. This program highlights coursework in areas of ethics, hygiene, documentation, and integrated bodywork techniques including aromatherapy, reflexology, and shiatsu. Students not only learn and practice classical massage modalities, but also clinical techniques such as lymph massage, neuromuscular, and myofascial. Students will explore numerous career tracks including massage in a spa environment, sports massage, and self- employment. This program covers business and career development, along with training in laws and regulations. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) offered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). Once certification is obtained, graduates apply for licensure with the Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy.
Course #
Title
Didactic
Supervised Lab
Credit
MT101
Body Sciences
100
75
7
MT102
Massage Modalities
75
75
6
MT103
Spa Therapies
25
25
2
MT104
Sports Massage
40
35
3
MT105
Clinical Massage
30
45
3
MT106
Professional and Business Practices
40
35
3
MT107
Integrated Bodywork
25
25
2
MT108
Clinic
0
100
3
TOTALS
335
415
29
Certification and Licensure:
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEX) offered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Board (FSMTB). Once certification is obtained, graduates apply for licensure with the Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy. The state of Pennsylvania requires licensure for massage therapy practice. Students should be aware that regulations vary from state to state and the student is responsible for meeting the training requirements in the state she/he wishes to practice.
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