MASSAGE THERAPY – CERTIFICATE
Trocaire College’s newly reimagined certificate is Western New York’s fastest, most efficient route to completing your massage therapy education. Our students enjoy a dependable schedule, with no nights and no weekends required for classroom or clinical work.
The program combines lecture, laboratory experiences and a clinical component to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of both Eastern and Western massage therapy techniques. In addition to staffing our on-site massage therapy clinic, students participate in a variety of off-site clinical rotations at local facilities – a unique advantage of Trocaire College’s program.
As part of a Mercy College, you will experience a caring environment with wrap around support and holistic approach to student success. Educational technology and support, career services, Massage Therapy Club, Catherine’s Cupboard student food pantry and fun activities organized by the Student Life office are just a few of the added benefits of being part of Trocaire College.
Healthcare has come to mean far more than hospital stays and doctor visits. Massage therapy techniques improve muscle tone and circulation and promote overall wellness, stress management and rehabilitation and massage therapists are at the forefront of a growing movement toward holistic wellness and the use of complementary techniques.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the NYS board licensure exam. Once licensed, graduates have wide-ranging career options that include wellness massage in spas, resorts, and cruise ships; sports massage in health clubs; medical massage in hospitals, rehab centers and chiropractic offices; stress-management massage in corporate offices; and owning and operating private practices. This fascinating, flexible, hands-on career is for anyone who wants to help people discover the power of preventive, proactive care.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
All students completing this program are expected to achieve the General Education outcomes described in the General Studies section of the catalog as well as the following learning objectives:
Plan and organize effective massage and bodywork sessions utilizing Eastern and Western modalities.
Perform massage therapy and bodywork for therapeutic benefit.
Develop and implement a self-care strategy.
Develop successful and ethical therapeutic relationships with clients.
Develop strategy for a successful practice, business, or employment situation.
Identify strategies for professional development.
Massage Therapy – Certificate Curriculum
Fall Semester: Weeks 1 –5 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
BIO130 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
BIO130L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
MT104 | Western Massage Therapy Theory and Application I | Continued |
Fall Semester: Weeks 6 – 10 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
BIO131 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
BIO131L | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
MT104 | Western Massage Therapy Theory and Application I | 3 |
MT211 | Professional Development | Continued |
Fall Semester: Weeks 11 – 15 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
MT204 | Western Massage Therapy Theory and Application II | 3 |
MT211 | Professional Development | 1 |
MT250 | Massage Therapy Practicum I | 1 |
Semester Total | 16 | |
Spring Semester: Weeks 1 – 5 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
MT110 | Myology | 3 |
MT212 | Applied Pathophysiology | Continued |
MT255 | Massage Therapy Practicum II | Continued |
Spring Semester: Weeks 6 – 10 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
MT111 | Myology/Kinesiology | 3 |
MT212 | Applied Pathophysiology | Continued |
MT255 | Massage Therapy Practicum II | Continued |
Spring Semester: Weeks 11 – 15 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
MT106 | Eastern Massage Therapy | 3 |
MT212 | Applied Pathophysiology | 4 |
MT255 | Massage Therapy Practicum II | 3 |
Semester Total | 16 | |
Summer Session I: Weeks 1 – 5 | ||
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
BIO243 | Neurology | 3 |
MTEL | Massage Therapy Elective | 3 |
Total Credits |
| 6 |
Total Program Credits | 38 | |
Additional Degree Requirements
A minimum grade of “C” in the following courses: BIO130, BIO130L, BIO131, BIO131L, BIO243, MT104, MT106, MT110, MT111, MT204, MT211, MT212, MT250, MT255, & Massage Therapy elective and a Quality Point Average of 2.0.