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Therapeutic Massage Diploma


The Therapeutic Massage curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct client care settings to provide manipulation,methodical pressure,friction and kneading of the body for maintaining wellness or treating alterations in wellness throughout the lifespan.

Courses will include content in normal human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic massage, ethical/legal issues, business practices, nutrition and psychology.

Employment opportunities in North Carolina may be found in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health departments, home health, medical offices, nursing homes, spas,health and sports clubs, and private practice. Graduates may be eligible to take the National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

The Therapeutic Massage curriculum offers two options, a degree and a diploma program. Students completing the diploma curriculum (which includes 50 hours of an independent massage practicum) are eligible to take the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Completion of the degree program is highly recommended as it prepares the graduate with a broader knowledge base in the field of Massage.

Therapeutic Massage
(D45750)
Diploma Program

Course No.Course NameClass Hours
Lab Hours Credit
Hours
First Semester (Fall)
ACA 115 Success & Study Skills 021
BIO 165 Anatomy & Physiology I 334
MED 120 Survey of Medical Technology 2 0 2
MTH 110Fundamentals of Massage61210
PSY 110Life Span Development or    
PSY 241Developmental Psychology**303
Fall Semester Totals: 1417 20

** It is recommended that students who already have credit for PSY 150, General Psychology, take PSY 241, Developmental Psychology, instead of PSY 110.

Second Semester (Spring)
BIO 166 Anatomy & Physiology II 334
ENG 111Expository Writing303
MTH 120Therapeutic Massage Applics.61210
PSY 118Interpersonal Psychology or    
 BUS 152Human Relations303
Spring Semester Totals:151520
Third Semester (Summer)
BIO 271 Pathophysiology 303
MAT 115Mathematical Models (or higher) 223
MTH 125Ethics of Massage202
Summer Session Totals:728
50 hours of independent massage practicum 
Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit:48

50 hours of independent massage practicum

Upon successful completion of these requirements, the student is eligible for a diploma and may apply to take the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.



 

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