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Massage Therapy (CRT.MT)

The Massage Therapy program is designed to prepare the individual in all areas of massage. Massage therapy is physically demanding work. Students need to have good general health and the strength, stamina, and flexibility necessary to carry out assignments. 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 include: workbooks, massage supplies, table, clinical attire and the board exam/license fee.

Housed at the Lake Land College Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology in Effingham, Illinois, classes begin each fall semester and run for 4 consecutive semesters. Once admitted to the program, the student must progress through the courses corresponding to the 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 eligible to sit for Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx).

Massage Therapy application requirements include admission to Lake Land College, completion of the Massage Therapy program application form (obtained from program website), and completion of the college placement assessment tests. To be considered a candidate, students must have an application file completed by July 1 for consideration for the fall semester.

Interested students should submit the Intent to Enroll form and list their major as Massage Therapy Track (CRT.MT.TRK) when selecting a major.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2024 Fall

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First Year
First Semester

COREMAS-055

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREMAS-058

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENBIO-050

Credit Hours: 4.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREMAS-065

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREMAS-060

Credit Hours: 4.00

COREMAS-067

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Summer Term

COREMAS-076

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREMAS-077

Credit Hours: 1.50

Second Year
First Semester

COREMAS-070

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREMAS-086

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-089

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREMAS-087

Credit Hours: 1.50

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FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	MAS-055	Massage Therapy I MAS-055 Massage Therapy I This course serves as an introduction to the basic principles and Swedish massage techniques. This course introduces students to the historical overview of massage therapy and specific areas of massage practice including: safety, infection control, draping, body mechanics, self-care, and client positioning. Course Outline * +	4.0
GEN	BIO-050	Basic Anatomy & Physiology BIO-050 Basic Anatomy & Physiology This course provides an understanding of anatomical structures and functions of the human body. Course Outline	4.0
CORE	MAS-058	Legal Documentation for MT MAS-058 Legal Documentation for MT This course is designed to introduce the student to legal documentation using different formats while learning massage abbreviations and learning medical terminology. Course Outline * +	2.0
	Semester Totals		10.0
Second Semester
CORE	MAS-065	Massage Therapy II MAS-065 Massage Therapy II This course expands a full body massage with introduction of clinical therapeutic practice. The student will learn how to apply heat, cold and hydrotherapy as well as deep tissue, trigger points, and myofascial release. Course Outline * +++	4.0
CORE	MAS-060	A & P for Massage Therapist II MAS-060 A & P for Massage Therapist II This course provides the basic structure and function of the musculoskeletal system of the human body and basic theory of anatomy & physiology. The students will learn the origin, insertion and action of the major muscles of the human body. Course Outline * +++	4.0
CORE	MAS-067	Pathology/Massage Therapist MAS-067 Pathology/Massage Therapist This is a course of the nature and cause of diseases, which involves changes in structure and function, and the conditions produced by the diseases. Student will understand the effects of specific massage and how to select the most appropriate techniques for the condition. Course Outline +++	3.0
	Semester Totals		11.0
Summer Term
CORE	MAS-076	Massage Therapy III MAS-076 Massage Therapy III This course introduces the student to types of massage including: chair massage and sports massage and massage for special population including: pregnancy, infant, children, cancer, hospice, and geriatric. Business practice that relate to massage will be discussed. Course Outline * ++++	3.0
CORE	MAS-077	Massage Clinic I MAS-077 Massage Clinic I This course is a supervised in house clinical practicum and out of house assignments in which the students will apply newly acquired skills of therapeutic massage to clients. Course Outline * ++++	1.5
	Semester Totals		4.5

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CORE	MAS-070	Ethics for Massage Therapist MAS-070 Ethics for Massage Therapist This course will discuss ethics dealing with a variety of situations that can occur between therapist and client. The Massage Therapist Code of Ethics will be reviewed. Student will learn about state laws and regulations governing massage therapy and licensure. Course Outline +	1.0
CORE	MAS-086	Massage Therapy IV MAS-086 Massage Therapy IV This course introduces the student to lymph massage, reflexology, energetic work and spa techniques which includes: aromatherapy, exfoliation, and body wraps. Course Outline *	3.0
CORE	BUS-089	Small Business Management BUS-089 Small Business Management Covers entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges facing small business managers including how to conceptualize a feasible business concept, develop a comprehensive business plan, obtain start-up capital, execute the firm's strategy, and maintain financial and inventory control. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	MAS-087	Massage Clinic II MAS-087 Massage Clinic II This course is a supervised in house clinical practicum, in which the students will apply new and previously acquired skills of therapeutic massage to clients. Course Outline * +	1.5
	Semester Totals		8.5

Total Program Hours

34.0

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Faculty Contact: Martha T. Mioux
Faculty Email: mmioux@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-540-3551

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Massage Therapy (CRT.MT)

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Catalog Term Year: 2024 Fall

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

First YearSummer Term

Second YearFirst Semester

Extra Resources

MAS-055Massage Therapy I

BIO-050Basic Anatomy & Physiology

MAS-058Legal Documentation for MT

Semester Totals

MAS-065Massage Therapy II

MAS-060A & P for Massage Therapist II

MAS-067Pathology/Massage Therapist

Semester Totals

MAS-076Massage Therapy III

MAS-077Massage Clinic I

Semester Totals

MAS-070Ethics for Massage Therapist

MAS-086Massage Therapy IV

BUS-089Small Business Management

MAS-087Massage Clinic II

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

First Year
Summer Term

Second Year
First Semester

MAS-055
Massage Therapy I

BIO-050
Basic Anatomy & Physiology

MAS-058
Legal Documentation for MT

MAS-065
Massage Therapy II

MAS-060
A & P for Massage Therapist II

MAS-067
Pathology/Massage Therapist

MAS-076
Massage Therapy III

MAS-077
Massage Clinic I

MAS-070
Ethics for Massage Therapist

MAS-086
Massage Therapy IV

BUS-089
Small Business Management

MAS-087
Massage Clinic II