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Title of Certificate: Massage Therapy, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.IHE.MASS-THRPY

Total Credit Hours: 35

Learn More About the Massage Therapy Certificate Program

Purpose: To provide a new career path for students wishing to practice as a licensed massage therapist.

Additional Program Requirements

Special ConditionsStudents must receive a minimum final grade of C or better in all massage therapy courses, in order to progress in the sequence of massage courses.

Students enrolled in the massage therapy course sequence are required to comply with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Code of Ethics.

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.

Special Conditions

Health Manpower Shortage: This program of study may be designated a Health Manpower Shortage Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments  section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Health Manpower Shortage Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Lynne Brummitt

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________

(*) Students must be admitted into the Massage Therapy major to take MAS 110 and above.

Prerequisite

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MAS 100 - Introduction to Massage	1 credit hour

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MAS 108 - The Science of Massage Therapy	4 credit hours
MAS 110 - Fundamentals of Massage Therapy  (*)	7 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MAS 118 - Business Fundamentals for Massage Therapists  (*)	2 credit hours
MAS 119 - Massage and Bodywork Specialized Modalities  (*)	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MAS 111 - Intermediate Massage Therapy  (*)	6 credit hours
MAS 117 - Kinesiology and Clinical Assessment for Massage Therapists  (*)	3 credit hours
MAS 120 - Massage Therapy Clinic 1  (*)	1 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
MAS 213 - Advanced Massage Therapy  (*)	6 credit hours
MAS 220 - Massage Therapy Clinic 2  (*)	1 credit hour
MAS 225 - Licensing Exam Prep  (*)	1 credit hour