THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE PROGRAM

 

About the Program Program Courses
Cost / Length of Program Prerequisites
Core Courses Restricted Electives
   
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Therapeutic Massage Mission Statement

Our mission is to collaboratively create, foster and guide the evolution of the Complementary Health Care Program within the Maricopa Community Colleges through service to our community, and compassion for the physical, emotional, and spiritual wholeness of our students and faculty.
 
 

The Therapeutic Massage Program is the first massage program being offered at an Arizona community college.  Phoenix College provides a credible, affordable and quality program.

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Course of Study

About the Program

Phoenix College was founded in 1920 and continues to provide high quality, affordable education. Completion of our Therapeutic Massage Program is designed to provide the student with the essential skills to become a bodywork practitioner. The curriculum focuses on integration of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our students. Students will complete prerequisites (17 credits) prior to admission into the core program. Upon completion of all course work, students apply for a Certificate of Completion and/or an AAS degree in Therapeutic Massage from Phoenix College.  With over 50 programs, the Therapeutic Massage Program is yet another example of the Maricopa Community College District's vision of striving to exceed the changing expectations of our many communities.

Cost / Length of Program      Financial Aid Web Page - please note Financial Aid deadlines

For approximately $2,400 (Maricopa Resident) and after 43 credit hours (750 hours of classroom and practicum), participants can complete the Therapeutic Massage Certificate Program at Phoenix College.

For approximately $3,800 (Maricopa Resident) and after 68 credit hours, participants can complete the Therapeutic Massage AAS Degree Program at Phoenix College.  ***Financial aid is available for qualifying students.

Completion of the program will qualify the individual to apply for licensure in Phoenix Metro cities.

Program Courses

Prerequisites:
 
 

 
  • BIO160  -  Biology:  Anatomy & Physiology
  • WED151 - Overview of Alternative Medicine
  • WED165 - Overview of Massage Therapy
  • HCC130  - Fundamentals of Health Care Delivery
  • HCC145AA  - Medical Terminology for Health Care Workers I
  • WED215 - Selfcare for Massage Therapists
* Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of "C" or better before core courses can be taken.

Core Courses:

 
  • MGT253 - Owning and Operating a Small Business
  • WED230 - Therapeutic Massage Practices I
  • WED231 - Therapeutic Massage Practices II
  • WED232 - Therapeutic Massage Practices III
  • WED250 - Clinical Practicum
* Enrollment by permission only.

Restricted Electives

 
Category I
  • HES100  -  Healthful Living
  • HES271  -  Prevention/Treatment of Athletic Injuries
  • WED297AC  -  TCM Theory I & II
Category II
  • WED210 - Sports Massage
  • WED262 -  Acupressure/Shiatsu I 
  • WED264 - Acupressure/Shiatsu II
  • WED297AB - Special Topics (2crs)
Category III
  • WED156 - Humor & Play
  • WED162 - Meditation & Wellness
  • WED170 - Principles of Homeopathy
  • WED172 - Overview of Herbal Remedies
  • WED176 - Flower Essences
  • WED218 - Aromatherapy
  • WED297AA - Special Topics (1cr)
Category IV
  • PED202VR - Tai Chi
  • PED202YJ - Yoga
  • PED202  - Qi-Gong
  • PED202AO - Aikido
  • WED121 - Physical Conditioning for Massage Therapists
* Minimum of 5 credits must be taken for certificate & 9 credits for AAS
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