South Suburban College
South Suburban College

Massage Therapy Certificate

The Massage Therapy Basic Certificate provides students with the foundation of knowledge in theory and practice techniques. The student will be prepared to sit for the National and State licensing exams. The certificate program is approved by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).

The Massage Therapy Basic Certificate has specific admission requirements - visit the program page for details.

Residents of South Suburban College's District will be given first priority for admission into the program. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission into the program.

Massage Therapy Basic Certificate (C-0642)

Prerequisite Courses Credits
THM 101 Introduction to Therapeutic Massage 2
MDR 102 Fundamentals of Medical Terminology 1
  CPR Certification
 OR
Completion of FAD 205
 
 
Semester 1 Credits
THM 102 Massage Techniques I 3
BIO 115 Human Body Structure 4
 
Semester 2 Credits
THM 112 Massage Techniques II 3
THM 113 Technique Practicum with Clinical I 3
FIT 102 Biomechanics of Human Motion 3
BUS 123 How to Start Your Own Small Business 1
 
Semester 3 Credits
THM 122 Massage Techniques III 3
THM 123 Technique Practicum with Clinical II 3
THM 110 Massage Assessment 2
 
Total Credit Hours: 28

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