Therapeutic Massage

Curriculum Description

The Therapeutic Massage curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct client care settings providing manipulation / massage of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress, and to promote health and wellness.

Courses include content in normal human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic massage, ethical /legal issues, business practices, and psychology. Students should be able to perform entry level therapeutic massage with various populations throughout the lifespan.

Employment opportunities include health care facilities, chiropractors ’offices, spas /health/sports clubs, and private practice.
Graduates may be eligible to take the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam.

Effective December 31, 2010, the BMBT will only accept the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEX).

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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NC CIP: 51.3501
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2021

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ACA 111	College Student Success	1	0	0	1
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	0	3
MTH 110	Fundamentals of Massage	6	9	3	10
MTH 125	Ethics of Massage	2	0	0	2

Totals

Class Hours: 12
Lab/Shop Hours: 9
Clinical/WBL Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 16

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
MED 121	Medical Terminology I	3	0	0	3
MTH 120	Ther Massage Applications	6	9	3	10
MTH 121	Clinical Supplement I	0	0	3	1
MTH 130	Therapeutic Massage Mgmt	2	0	0	2

Totals

Class Hours: 11
Lab/Shop Hours: 9
Clinical/WBL Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 16

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0	0	3

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BIO 163 OR	Basic Anat & Physiology	4	2	0	5
BIO 168 AND	Anatomy and Physiology I	(3)	(3)	(0)	(4)
BIO 169	Anatomy and Physiology II	(3)	(3)	(0)	(4)

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
___ ___	English	3	0	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 10
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 11

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
MTH 210	Adv Skills of Massage	4	9	3	8
MTH 221	Clinical Supplement II	0	0	6	2
PED 110	Fit and Well for Life	1	2	0	2

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 11
Clinical/WBL Hours: 9
Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BUS 152	Human Relations	3	0	0	3
MTH 220	Outcome-Based Massage	4	6	3	7
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I	0	0	10	1
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 6
Clinical/WBL Hours: 13
Credit Hours: 14

Total Credit Hours: 69

Legend

• : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
• : Local Requirement
• : Instructional Service Agreement
• : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
• : Global Distinction
• : Requisite(s)

Additional Information

English – Select one: COM 120, COM 231, ENG 112, ENG 114, ENG 115

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 231, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240 or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

** Hours will vary depending on course selection

Additional admissions requirements:

1. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate
2. Completion of the Forsyth Tech Student Medical Form
3. Completion of Therapeutic Massage Bodywork Documentation Form
4. For complete list of requirements, contact the Program Coordinator.

Program Information
This program has limited enrollment. The Admissions Office can provide additional information on the selection process.

A grade of C or better is required in all MTH courses and related courses or the student will be dismissed. Readmission may be possible but requires reapplying and approval by the college. Pursuant to General Statues 90-633. Disciplinary action. Among the reasons the North Carolina Board for Massage and Bodywork Therapy may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to license a massage and bodywork therapist or applicant include the following:

1. The employment of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or the renewal of a license.
2. The use of drugs or intoxicating liquors to an extent that affects professional competency.
3. Conviction of an offense under any municipal, state or federal narcotic or controlled substance law until proof of rehabilitation can be established.
4. Conviction of a felony or other public offense involving moral turpitude until proof of rehabilitation can be established.
5. An adjudication of insanity or incompetency until proof of recovery from the condition can be established.
6. Practice as a licensee under this Article without a valid certificate or renewal.

Criminal Background Checks/Drug Screening
Clinical agencies require criminal background checks and/or drug screening for students assigned to their facility for clinical education. In addition, national and/or state registry and/or licensure boards may prohibit eligibility for registry or licensure based on criminal background records. Please refer to the Health Technologies section on www.forsythtech.edu.

 

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