Massage Therapy (CRT.MT)

Massage Therapy (CRT.MT)

Certificate

The Massage Therapy curriculum is designed to prepare the individual in all areas of massage. Massage techniques and bodywork, anatomy, professionalism with clients, and business practices are included in the curriculum. In addition to tuition and fees, costs for the Massage Therapy program students include: workbooks, massage supplies, table, uniforms and the board exam/license fee. There are two options available for completion of the Massage Therapy program. Option 1 is a part-time night program lasting 5 semesters. Classes in this program begin each fall semester. Option 2 is an accelerated full-time day program lasting 3 semesters. Classes in the accelerated program begin each spring semester. Once admitted to one of the programs, the student must progress through the courses corresponding to the respective curriculum model. A "C" grade is required in all massage therapy curriculum courses for progression/completion. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate and will be able to sit for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork's Exam. Those who pass the exam become eligible to use the title Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and be able to use the initials NCTMB. Massage Therapy application requirements include admission to Lake Land College, ACT scores or completion of the college Battery Assessment tests, and completion of the Massage Therapy Program application form (obtained from and returned completed to the Massage Therapy Program). To be considered a candidate, students must have an application file completed by March 1 for consideration for the 5-semester part-time night program beginning in the fall semester or October 15 for consideration for the accelerated 3-semester full-time day program beginning in the spring semester. See career track program (312) Massage Therapy Track when selecting a major. For additional information contact Martha Mioux, Program Director, at (217) 540-3551. Click here to fill out an application for the Massage Therapy Program

Option 1: part-time evening program


First Year

Fall Semester		Semester Hours
MAS 055	Massage Therapy I	4
BIO 050	Basic Anatomy & Physiology	4
	Total	8



Spring Semester		Semester Hours
MAS 065	Massage Therapy II	5
MAS 060	Anatomy & Physiology for the Massage Therapist II	3
	Total	8



Summer Term		Semester Hours
MAS 067	Pathology for the Massage Therapist	2
MAS 069	Health & Hygiene	2
	Total	4



Second Year

Fall Semester		Semester Hours
MAS 075	Massage Therapy III	5
MAS 070	Ethics for the Massage Therapist	1
MAS 077	Massage Clinic I	1
	Total	7



Spring Semester		Semester Hours
MAS 085	Massage Therapy IV	5
BUS 089	Small Business Management	3
MAS 087	Massage Clinic II	1
	Total	9




Option 2: accelerated full-time day program


Spring Semester		Semester Hours
BIO 050	Basic Anatomy & Physiology	4
MAS 055	Massage Therapy I (Module 3)	4
MAS 065	Massage Therapy II (Module 4)	5
MAS 067	Pathology for the Massage Therapist	2
	Total	15



Summer Term		Semester Hours
MAS 060	Anatomy & Physiology for the Massage Therapist II	3
MAS 075	Massage Therapy III	5
MAS 077	Massage Clinic I	1
	Total	9



Fall Semester		Semester Hours
MAS 069	Health & Hygiene	2
MAS 070	Ethics for the Massage Therapist	1
MAS 085	Massage Therapy IV	5
MAS 087	Massage Clinic II	1
BUS 089	Small Business Management	3
	Total	12

Academic Divisions

Agriculture
Allied Health
Business
Humanities and Communications
Technology
Math & Science
Social Science and Education

Apply
Register / IRIS

Click here to request a catalog or submit your questions.

Request more information

Lake Land College
5001 Lake Land Blvd.
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5253