Therapeutic Massage
Curriculum Description
The Therapeutic Massage curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct client care settings to provide manipulation, methodical pressure, friction and kneading of the body for maintaining wellness or treating alterations in wellness throughout the lifespan.
Courses will include content in normal human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic massage, ethical/legal issues, business practices, nutrition and psychology.
Employment opportunities in North Carolina may be found in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health departments, home health, medical offices, nursing homes, spas, health and sports clubs and private practice. Graduates may be eligible to take the National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
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 this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Diploma
D45750
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2010
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Basic Anat & Physiology | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| OR | |||||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | (3) | (3) | (0) | (4) | |
| MTH 110A | Fundamentals of Massage | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Total: | 7 | 8 | 0 | 10 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If took BIO 165, then take BIO 166: | |||||
| Anatomy and Physiology II | (3) | (3) | (0) | (4) | |
| OR | |||||
___ ___ |
None | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 110B | Fundamentals of Massage | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Small Business Management | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | English Option | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTH 120A | Ther Massage Applications | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| MTH 121 | Clinical Supplement I | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Total: | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTH 120B | Ther Massage Applications | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| MTH 125 | Ethics of Massage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 5 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: 40
Additional Information
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:
- The employment of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or the renewal of a license.
- The use of drugs or intoxicating liquors to an extent that affects professional competency.
- Conviction of an offense under any municipal, state or federal narcotic or controlled substance law until proof of rehabilitation can be established.
- Conviction of a felony or other public offense involving moral turpitude until proof of rehabilitation can be established.
- An adjudication of insanity or incompetency until proof of recovery from the condition can be established.
- Practice as a licensee under this Article without a valid certificate or renewal.
Upon completion of the Therapeutic Massage evening diploma students will be eligible to apply to take the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx).
Upon successfully passing the MBLEx, students may apply to the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy for licensure.
English Option – Select one: COM 120, COM 231, ENG 112, ENG 114, ENG 115
Criminal Background Checks/Drug Screening
Clinical facilities may 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.