Degree and Certificate Programs

Health Care

Massage Therapy (5700)

Workforce Credit Certificate Program

This program prepares students for employment as licensed massage therapists. This program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy to allow graduates to take the examination to practice as a massage therapist. This program will cover the theory and practice of massage, theory and practice of hydrotherapy, hygiene, practice demonstration, human anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of massage practice, allied therapies, leadership and human relations skills, health and safety, CPR, and employability skills. The student will develop skills in manipulation of superficial tissues of the body through instruction by demonstration. Student practices will include massage techniques, use of hydrotherapy such as sauna, steam room treatment tables, local and full immersion baths, whirlpool baths, hot and cold packs and paraffin baths.

Required TABE scores are: Math 9.0; Language 10.0; and Reading 10.0.

Application to the program is made by contacting the Program Chair of Physical Therapist Assistant/ Massage Therapy at North Campus. For additional information, call 904.766.6513.

Course Number and Title	Contact	Workforce
Professional Courses	Hours	Credits
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
MSS 0156 Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy	150	5.00
MSS 0254 Massage Theory and Clinical Practice	225	7.50
MSS 0315 Theory and Practice of Hydrotherapy	15	0.50
MSS 0215 Statutes/Rules and History of Massage	10	0.50
MSS 0283 Allied Modalities	100	3.50
MSS 0336 Advanced Clinical Training	160	5.50
HCP 0001 Health Care Core	90	3.00
Total Contact Hours	750	25.50

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.