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MASSAGE THERAPY
Mission of the Massage Therapy Program:
The massage therapy program prepares students to become practicing massage therapists. Massage therapists use the art of massage and other complementary modalities for treatment of body dysfunction and general wellness benefits. Graduates will work with a wide variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions as well as in providing clients massage for general relaxation. The majority of massage therapists are self-employed, although many are employed at resorts, cruise lines, casinos, wellness centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient clinics.
Program Goals:
The massage therapy program goals include developing, advancing, transforming, disseminating, and exchanging knowledge, methods, and techniques in massage therapy as a means for preparing massage therapists for the work force and enhancing the current work force’s skill level. The program will:
- Develop and deliver curriculum materials that reflect the current practice of massage therapy.
- Establish and maintain channels of communication with area practitioners, national and state organizations, and other programs in massage therapy.
- Provide professional development opportunities for program instructors and regional practitioners. Provide access to equipment that is reflective of that used in the work place.
- Provide assistance to students in making career decisions and/or securing academic help.
Student Goals:
- Begin practice as an entry-level massage therapist.
- To perform all treatments skillfully and safely.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of treatment precautions, contraindications and indications.
- Respond to acute changes in client’s physiologic state to ensure client safety and comfort.
- To teach others about the benefits of massage.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior and awareness of legal responsibilities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure/function of the human body as applied in massage therapy procedures, and describe the essential features of selected pathologies.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the psycho-social effects of injury/disease on clients/families by providing appropriate support and respecting dignity and individuality.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge for marketing and managing a business.
- Demonstrate an understanding of his/her role as a massage therapist with its privileges and limitations.
- Recognize the need to adapt to the ever-changing technology and advancement of knowledge in health care.
Purpose of the Massage Therapy Program:
The massage therapy program assists students in obtaining the skills required to successfully function in the delivery of health care as a massage therapist. It is designed to allow students the opportunity to learn about the human body, how it functions, the effects of injury or disease, and the benefits of massage to maximize function. It also provides them hands-on, practical experience in preparation for the State Board Examination.
Criteria for Admission to the Massage Therapy Program:
This program has an open admission policy based on the number of seats available in each class. Students are required to pass all required courses with a minimum grade of “C”. Students must have successfully completed a two semester anatomy/physiology series (equivalent to Williston State College’s BIOL 220 & 221) before enrolling in any of the MASG courses. The only exception being MASG 101, Introduction to Massage Therapy, which is open to all.
Certificate Program
Certificate Requirements:
16 credits completed in residence
2.00 (C) grade point average
39 total credits
Program Course Requirements: Credits
* BIOL 220 Anatomy & Physiology I ............................................................... 4
* BIOL 221 Anatomy & Physiology II .............................................................. 4
BIOL 260 Kinesiology ...................................................................................... 3
HPER 210 First Aid .......................................................................................... 1
MASG 101 Introduction to Massage Therapy .............................................. 1
MASG 120 Massage Therapy Theory I ........................................................ 3
MASG 121 Massage Therapy Clinical I ...................................................... 3
MASG 150 Massage Therapy Techniques I ............................................. 2
MASG 220 Massage Therapy Theory II ..................................................... 3
MASG 221 Massage Therapy Clinical II ................................................... 6
MASG 250 Massage Therapy Techniques II .......................................... 6
PTA 130 Pathology for PTA ....................................................................... 3
or
NURS 234 Adult Health Care .................................................................. 4
* Must be completed before enrolling in MASG courses.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Degree Requirements:
16 credits completed in residence
2.00 (C) grade point average
62 total credits
General Education Requirements:
15 General Education Credits including:
1. 1 class from each of the following 2 areas:
a. Communications
b. Math or Science
2. 1 class from 3 of the following 4 areas:
a. Humanities
b. Social Science
c. Computer Technology
d. Wellness
Program Course Requirements: Credits
BIOL 220 Anatomy & Physiology I L/L .............................................................. 4
BIOL 221 Anatomy & Physiology II L/L ............................................................. 4
BIOL 260 Kinesiology ......................................................................................... 3
ENGL 110 College Composition I ................................................................... 3
or
ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing ............................................ 3
HPER 210 First Aid ............................................................................................. 1
MASG 101 Introduction to Massage Therapy ................................................ 2
MASG 120 Swedish Massage I ....................................................................... 3
MASG 121 Massage Therapy Clinical I ......................................................... 3
MASG 150 Kinesiology Techniques I ............................................................ 3
MASG 220 Swedish Massage II .................................................................... 3
MASG 221 Massage Therapy Clinical II ....................................................... 6
MASG 240 The Business of Massage ......................................................... 2
MASG 250 Kinesiology Techniques II ......................................................... 3
MASG 260 Advanced Massage Techniques ............................................. 4
MASG 270 Professional Conference ......................................................... 1
NUTR 230 Herbs & Supplements ............................................................. 2
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology ....................................................... 3
PTA 130 Pathology for PTA ......................................................................... 3
or
NURS 234 Adult Health Care .................................................................... 4
Computer Technology Course .................................................................. 1
Approved Electives ...................................................................................... 8
Electives: Nutrition, Physics, Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries, Fundamentals of Accounting, Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to PT, Microbiology, Chemistry, Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Pharmacology, Customer Service and Employee Relations, Marketing for Small Business, Medical Terminology, Speech, Fundamentals of Business, or other courses approved by the Massage Therapy Program Chair.
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