Diploma Program
32 Credit Hours
9 months (day) - 2 semesters
12 months (evenings) - 3 semesters
Program Objective
The program is designed to train students for entry-level positions as massage therapists. The student will develop competencies in Kinesiology, Sports Massage, Muscle Testing, and History of Massage/Effects of Massage, Allied Therapeutic Modalities and Swedish Massage.
| Curriculum |
Credit Hours |
|
| GEN100 | Professional Development | 1 |
| GEN105 | Job Hunt | 1 |
| BOA204 | Basic Word Processing | 1 |
| MOS102 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| MOS103 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| PMT101 | History of Massage | 1 |
| PMT102 | Principles and Effects of Massage | 1 |
| PMT103 | Kinesiology I | 2 |
| PMT104 | Kinesiology II | 2 |
| PMT105 | Law and Ethics | 1 |
| PMT106 | Small Business Management | 1 |
| PMT107 | Emergency Procedures | 1.5 |
| PMT201 | Sports Massage | 2 |
| PMT202 | Muscle Testing | 2 |
| PMT203 | Swedish Massage | 2 |
| PMT204 | Introduction to Allied and Therapeutic Modalities | 2 |
| ITS101 |
Internship | 5.5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 |
To train students to become professional therapeutic massage therapists, which will qualify the student to seek employment as a massage therapist working in health spas, fitness centers, private practice, and in association with other health professionals such as chiropractors, and physical therapists. This learning experience will be the catalyst into the future as a caring, intuitive therapist.
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