2016-2017 Academic Catalog w/Addendum

Massage Therapy Certificate

Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements:

Proof of requirements are submitted through online record tracking system.  See Student Success Advisor for Heatlh Occupations for instructions. 

  • Be at least 18 years old. 
  • Pass background check
    • The criminal background check is to be completed within 90 days of the first day of the program.  Do not complete earlier. 
  • Pass 10-panel drug screen**
    • Although possession and use of marijuana is no longer a crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law.  Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the use and/or possession of marijuana continues to be prohibited for students seeking admission or enrolled in a health program at Morgan Community College. Therefore a student with a drug screen showing positive for use of marijuana is ineligible for admission and/or continuance in the program. 
  • Proof of current immunizations and influenza vaccination.
  •  Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.
  • Purchase student liability insurance at MCC Bookstore. 
  • Proof of workers compensation form. 

Course Requirements:

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO 201Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: SC1

4

HPR 117Anatomical Kinesiology

3

ENG 121English Composition I: CO1

3

HWE 100Human Nutrition

3

HPR 178Medical Terminology

2

Total Credit Hours:15

Core Curriculum

Course NumberTitleCredits

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
MST 105Lifestyle Wellness

2

MST 111Basic Massage Therapy

4

MST 204MST Business Practices

2

MST 216Pathology for Massage Therapy

3

Total Credit Hours:11

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
HHP 108Aromatherapy

1

MST 184Clinical Massage

3

MST 113Professional Massage

3

Total Credit Hours:7

Total Credit Hours: 33

Code: M_CER_CMTP

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