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 Number	Title	Credits
BIO 201	Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: SC1	4
HPR 117	Anatomical Kinesiology	3
ENG 121	English Composition I: CO1	3
HWE 100	Human Nutrition	3
HPR 178	Medical Terminology	2
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Core Curriculum

Course Number	Title	Credits

Fall Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
MST 105	Lifestyle Wellness	2
MST 111	Basic Massage Therapy	4
MST 204	MST Business Practices	2
MST 216	Pathology for Massage Therapy	3
	Total Credit Hours:	11

Spring Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
HHP 108	Aromatherapy	1
MST 184	Clinical Massage	3
MST 113	Professional Massage	3
	Total Credit Hours:	7

Total Credit Hours: 33

Code: M_CER_CMTP