Massage Therapy
(3 1/2 Semesters)

Coordinator/Instructor: Beck

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.

Technical Certificate: Massage Therapy

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

BIOL 1101, 1101L  Biology I, and Lab			4 cr
HO 1105		Introduction to Allied Health Careers	2 cr 
HO 1106  	Medical Terminology			2 cr
HO 1111		Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	4 cr
MSTH 0100	Introduction to Massage Therapy		2 cr

Required Courses:

HO 2208		Introduction to Pathology		3 cr
MSTH 0104	Introduction to Kinesiology		2 cr
MSTH 0105	Principles of Therapeutic Massage	2 cr
MSTH 0107, 0107L  Professional Massage Techniques,
			and Lab				4 cr
MSTH 0121	Massage Therapy Practicum*              2 cr
MSTH 0150, 0150L  Therapeutic Procedure and Assessment, 
			and Lab				2 cr
MSTH 0160, 0160L  Advanced Therapeutic Massage Techniques, 
			and Lab				4 cr
MSTH 0170	Spa Techniques         			2 cr
MSTH 0200, 0200L  Special Issues in Massage, and Lab	3 cr
MSTH 0203, 0203L  Energetic and Asian Bodywork Theory
			and Techniques, and Lab		3 cr
MSTH 0210	Business Skills for Massage		2 cr
MSTH 0221	Massage Therapy Internship		2 cr
MSTH 0240, 0240L  Clinical and Sports Massage, and Lab	2 cr
						TOTAL: 47 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.)

BIOL 1101, 1101L  Biology I, and Lab*			4 cr
HO 1105		Introduction to Allied Health Careers	2 cr 
HO 1106  	Medical Terminology			2 cr
HO 1111		Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	4 cr
MSTH 0100	Introduction to Massage Therapy		2 cr

Required Courses:

HO 2208		Introduction to Pathology		3 cr
MSTH 0104	Introduction to Kinesiology		2 cr
MSTH 0105	Principles of Therapeutic Massage	2 cr
MSTH 0107, 0107L  Professional Massage Techniques,
			and Lab				4 cr
MSTH 0121	Massage Therapy Practicum**             2 cr
MSTH 0150, 0150L  Therapeutic Procedure and Assessment, 
			and Lab				2 cr
MSTH 0160, 0160L  Advanced Therapeutic Massage Techniques, 
			and Lab				4 cr
MSTH 0170	Spa Techniques         			2 cr
MSTH 0200, 0200L  Special Issues in Massage, and Lab	3 cr
MSTH 0203, 0203L  Energetic and Asian Bodywork Theory
			and Techniques, and Lab		3 cr
MSTH 0210	Business Skills for Massage		2 cr
MSTH 0221	Massage Therapy Internship		3 cr
MSTH 0240, 0240L  Clinical and Sports Massage, and Lab	2 cr

General Education Requirements:*

ENGL 1101	English Composition			3 cr
ENGL 1102	Critical Reading and Writing (Goal 1)	3 cr
Goal 3        						3 cr 
PSYC 1101	Introduction to 
		General Psychology (Goal 12)		3 cr

       						Total  60 cr

*Goal 4 courses are required before admission to the program.
**This is a 1-credit course that is repeated for 2 credits



Massage Therapy Courses


MSTH 0100 Introduction to Massage Therapy 2 credits. Principles and the process of professional human contact. Identification of physiological and psychological effects of stress, stress reduction and their benefits and life styles.  Self assessment, stress management, physical requirements and career opportunities for the professional. S

MSTH 0104 Introduction to Kinesiology 2 credits. Fundamental principles of anatomical terminology, osteology, arthrology. Basic observation and palpation skills required. Cross-listed as 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 4 credits. Classification of movements, body mechanics, exercise for the practitioner, draping, basic and professional massage routines, hydrotherapy.  Foundations for developing massage practitioner skills. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. COREQ: MSTH 0107L. F

MSTH 0107L Professional Massage Techniques Lab 0 credits. Skill building in foundational professional massage techniques. COREQ: MSTH 0107. 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 0150 Therapeutic Procedure and Assessment 2 credits.  Client history and intake, therapeutic procedure and treatment, postural and gait assessment; record keeping; SOAP charting. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. COREQ: MSTH 0150L. S

MSTH 0150L Procedure and Assessment Lab 0 credit. Skill building in therapeutic procedures and assessment. COREQ: MSTH 0150.  F

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

MSTH 0160L Advanced Therapeutic Massage Techniques Lab 0 credits. Skill building in techniques for advanced therapeutic massage. COREQ: MSTH 0160. S

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

MSTH 0200 Special Issues in Massage 3 credits. Massage procedure and protocol for prenatal, infant, elderly, medical, critically ill, and special needs clients. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. COREQ: MSTH 0200L. F

MSTH 0200L Special Issues in Massage Lab 0 credits. Skill building addressing special issues and needs in massage therapy. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. COREQ: MSTH 0200. F

MSTH 0203 Energetic and Asian Bodywork Theory and Techniques 3 credits. Basic Asian bodywork theory, reflexology, polarity, and other energy techniques for massage therapy. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. COREQ: MSTH 0203L.  Su 

MSTH 0203L Energetic and Asian Bodywork Techniques Lab 0 credit. Skill building lab for energetic and Asian bodywork techniques. PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. COREQ: MSTH 0203. Su

MSTH 0210 Business Skills for Massage 2 credits. 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 or 3 credits.  Students are supervised in an actual work environment performing massage therapy skills to gain work readiness skills. 2 credits for Technical Certificate, 3 credits for Associate of Applied Science. PREREQ:  Students must be in good standing in the MSTH program.  Su

MSTH 0240 Clinical and Sports Massage Techniques 2 credits. Skills for working in clinical environments, communication, and insurance billing. Massage for clinical settings in hospitals,  pre- and post sports events, restorative and rehabilitative settings.  PREREQ: Admission to MSTH program. COREQ: MSTH 0240L. S

MSTH 0240L Clinical and Sports Massage Technique Lab 0 credit. Skill building in Clinical and Sports Massage. COREQ: MSTH 0240. S