Therapeutic Massage (Cert)
This program trains students in the art of touch and the application of pressure to clients’ sore muscles and limbs to induce relaxation, assist in rehabilitation and contribute to their overall physical and emotional well-being. The program will institute a code of professional ethics coupled with a foundation of business skills. Additionally, Moraine Valley offers a supervised student clinic that is open to the public and gives students the opportunity to work with a variety of people.
Courses
- BIO 115 — BIO-115. Anatomy and Physiology. (5 Credits)
- BIO 180 — BIO-180. Human Anatomy & Physiology I. (4 Credits)
- BIO 181 — BIO-181. Human Anatomy & Physiology II. (4 Credits)
- MAS 101 — MAS-101. Introduction to Massage. (1 Credit)
- MAS 105 — MAS-105. Palpation for Massage Therapy. (1 Credit)
- MAS 108 — MAS-108. Ethics for Massage Therapy. (1 Credit)
- MAS 109 — MAS-109. Pathology for Massage Therapy. (3 Credits)
- MAS 110 — MAS-110. Basic Swedish Massage. (2 Credits)
- MAS 112 — MAS-112. Sports Massage. (2 Credits)
- MAS 113 — MAS-113. Massage Techniques I. (2 Credits)
- MAS 115 — MAS-115. Massage Techniques II. (1 Credit)
- MAS 119 — MAS-119. Business for Massage Therapy. (1 Credit)
- MAS 120 — MAS-120. Massage Lab Practicum. (3 Credits)
- PEH 160 — PEH-160. Fundamentals of Human Movement. (3 Credits)
- PEH 170 — PEH-170. First Aid. (3 Credits)