Integrative Health (Massage Therapy) - AAS

AAS General Education Requirements (19 credits)

• Written Communication or Oral Communication  Credits: 6
• Mathematics  Credits: 3
• BIO 160 - Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology  (Natural Sciences)  Credits: 4
• Arts and Humanities  AND/OR Social and Behavioral Sciences  AND/OR Institutions in the Americas  Credits: 6

Program Requirements (44 credits)

Students will earn the Massage Therapy Certificate  after completing the following courses: AHS 240, BIO 160, BSA 131, EXW 230, and all IHM courses in the program.

• AHS 240 - Human Disease Process Credits: 4
• BSA 131 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• ENT 210 - Vision to Business Plan - Entrepreneur's Institute Credits: 1
• EXW 130J - Weight Loss and Health with Whole Food Credits: 2
• EXW 160 - Health and Wellness Coaching Credits: 3
• EXW 205 - Stress Management Credits: 3
• EXW 230 - Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies Credits: 3
• IHM 130 - Applied Massage Therapy Credits: 3
• IHM 150 - Therapeutic Massage I Credits: 3
• IHM 155 - Practicum: Relaxation Massage Credits: 1
• IHM 170 - Therapeutic Massage II Credits: 3
• IHM 175 - Practicum: Therapeutic Massage Credits: 1
• IHM 210 - Therapeutic Massage III Credits: 3
• IHM 215 - Practicum: Massage Therapy for Special Populations Credits: 1
• IHM 230 - Therapeutic Massage IV Credits: 3
• IHM 235 - Practicum: Spa/Hydrotherapy Credits: 1
• IHM 250 - Therapeutic Massage V Credits: 3
• NTR 135 - Human Nutrition Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Integrative Health (Massage Therapy) degree program, the learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate various methods of massage therapy.
2. Discuss massage benefits and contraindications.
3. Demonstrate proper body mechanics.  
4. Demonstrate draping, hygiene, sanitation and safety for client care.
5. Apply ethical and legal requirements for integrative health.
6. Utilize anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
7. Apply various massages to clients with specific needs.
8. Communicate professionally, including verbal and nonverbal interactions, with others.
9. Demonstrate clinical documentation.  
10. Combine professional components such as job readiness and workplace dynamics as they relate to massage therapy.
11. Evaluate massage therapy's role in complementary and alternative medicine.