Massage Therapy
(3 1/2 Semesters)

Coordinator/Instructor: Beck
Instructor:  Gower

One Technical Certificate, one Associate of Applied Science Degree, and one Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree are available to the student.

The Massage Therapy Program provides classroom, laboratory, and student practicum instruction which prepares graduates to sit for the National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) exam or Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEX).

For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.  The URL is  http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml   

This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program's student handbook.  The Technical Certificate curriculum below represents 891 training hours.

Technical Certificate: Massage Therapy

Prerequisite Courses:
(Courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the program.)

HO 0111		  Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	4 cr
MSTH 0100	  Introduction to Massage Therapy		2 cr

Required Courses:

HO 0106  	  Medical Terminology				2 cr
HO 0208		  Introduction to Pathology			3 cr
MSTH 0104	  Introduction to Kinesiology			3 cr
MSTH 0105	  Principles of Therapeutic Massage		2 cr
MSTH 0107	  Professional Massage Techniques		6 cr
MSTH 0121	  Massage Therapy Practicum*              	2 cr
MSTH 0140	  Clinical Techniques and Assessment		4 cr
MSTH 0160	  Advanced Therapeutic Massage Techniques	4 cr
MSTH 0170	  Spa Techniques         			2 cr
MSTH 0203, 0203L  Asian Bodywork Theory and Techniques		1 cr
MSTH 0210	  Business Skills for Massage			2 cr
MSTH 0221	  Massage Therapy Internship			2 cr
DAAC and/or PEAC Body/Mind Integrative Classes 
		(see list of recommended courses below)		2 cr
							TOTAL:  41 cr

*this is a 1-credit course that is repeated for 2 credits

Associate of Applied Science: Massage Therapy

Prerequisite Courses:
(Courses must be completed prior to acceptance into the program.)

HO 0111		  Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	4 cr
MSTH 0100	  Introduction to Massage Therapy		2 cr

See A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15 credits)

Required Courses:

HO 0106  	  Medical Terminology				2 cr
HO 0208		  Introduction to Pathology			3 cr
MSTH 0104	  Introduction to Kinesiology			3 cr
MSTH 0105	  Principles of Therapeutic Massage		2 cr
MSTH 0107	  Professional Massage Techniques		6 cr
MSTH 0121	  Massage Therapy Practicum*             	2 cr
MSTH 0140	  Clinical Techniques and Assessment		4 cr
MSTH 0160	  Advanced Therapeutic Massage Techniques	4 cr
MSTH 0170	  Spa Techniques         			2 cr
MSTH 0203, 0203L  Asian Bodywork Theory and Techniques		1 cr
MSTH 0210	  Business Skills for Massage			2 cr
MSTH 0221	  Massage Therapy Internship			2 cr
DAAC and/or PEAC Body/Mind Integrative Classes (see list of
		   recommended courses below)			2 cr
COMM 1101	 Principles of Speech				3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement; satisfies a General Education Requirement))
ENGL 1102	 Critical Reading and Writing			3 cr
(prerequisite contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement; satisfies a General Education Requirement)
PSYC 1101	  Introduction to General Psychology 		3 cr
(satisfies a General Education Requirement)

Choose 3 credits from the following classes:

BT 0120		  Concepts of Accounting			3 cr
BT 0144		  Document Processing				3 cr
BT 0170		  Introduction to Computers			3 cr
BT 0171		  Computerized Accounting			3 cr
HO 0107		  Medical Law and Ethics			3 cr

							TOTAL:  59 cr
*This is a 1-credit course that is repeated for 2 credits

Choose 2 CREDITS from the following Body/Mind Integrative Fitness Classes:

DAAC 0175	  Dance Conditioning I -- Pilates-Based		1 cr
DAAC 0176	  Pilates - Dance Contitioning II		1 cr
PEAC 0120	  Introduction to Pilates-Based Method		1 cr
PEAC 0121A	  Beginning Pilates Matwork			1 cr
PEAC 0121B	  Intermediate Pilates Matwork			1 cr
PEAC 0122A	  Beginning Yoga				1 cr
PEAC 0122B	  Intermediate Yoga				1 cr
PEAC 0132	  Individualized Physical Education		1 cr
PEAC 0133	  Jogging/Personal Fitness			1 cr
PEAC 0134A	  Beginning Weight Training			1 cr
PEAC 0134B	  Intermediate Weight Training			1 cr
PEAC 0135A	  Introduction to Hatha Yoga			1 cr
PEAC 0135B	  Intermediate Hatha Yoga			1 cr
PEAC 0136	  Targit Fit (TM)				1 cr
PEAC 0143A	  Beginning Judo				1 cr
PEAC 0143B	  Intermediate Judo				1 cr
PEAC 0143C	  Advanced Judo					1 cr

Massage Therapy Courses

MSTH 0100 Massage Therapy Career Exploration 2 credits. The importance of touch, human contact, and the roles they play in careers in touch. Participants gain recognition, education, and self analysis of massage therapy as a career.F,  S, Su

MSTH 0104 Introduction to Kinesiology 3 credits. Fundamental principles of anatomical terminology, osteology, arthrology. Basic observation and palpation skills required. Equvalent to  PTA 0104.  PREREQ: Admission to the MSTH or PTA program. F

MSTH 0105 Principles of Therapeutic Massage 2 credits. History, requirements to practice, professionalism, ethics, sanitary and safety practices, effects, benefits, indications, contra-indications, equipment and products, policies, procedures, basic intake and consultation. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. F

MSTH 0107 Professional Massage Techniques 6 credits. Classification of movements, body mechanics, exercise for the practitioner, draping, basic and professional massage routines, hydrotherapy, and working with special populations.  Foundations for developing massage practitioner skills. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. F

MSTH 0121 Massage Therapy Practicum II 1 credit. Students perform massage in a supervised clinical setting. May be repeated for up to 2 credits. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. F, S

MSTH 0140 Clinical Techniques and Assessment 4 credits. Clinical massage techniques and assessment.  PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. S 

MSTH 0160 Advanced Therapeutic Massage Techniques 4 credits. Exploration of various advanced massage techniques. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. S

MSTH 0170 Spa Techniques 2 credits. Introduction to spa techniques and the spa environment. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. Su 

MSTH 0203 Asian Bodywork Theory and Techniques 1 credit. Basic Asian bodywork theory and technique. COREQ: MSTH 0203L.  S

MSTH 0203L Asian Bodywork Techniques Lab 0 credit. Skill building lab for energetic and Asian bodywork techniques. COREQ: MSTH 0203. S

MSTH 0210 Business Skills for Massage 1 credit. Business plans, accounting, record keeping, marketing advertising, office management, customer service, and résumés for the new massage therapist. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program.  Su

MSTH 0221 Massage Therapy Internship 2 credits.  Students are supervised in an actual work environment performing massage therapy skills to gain work readiness skills. Su

MSTH 0296 Independent Study 1-8 credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of an instructor.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of the instructor.  D

MSTH 0298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D