Massage Therapy

Admission requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Copy of Driver’s License or photo ID
• Copy of Social Security Card
• Copy of High School Diploma or GED
• Copy of current CPR card
• 10-panel drug screen (completed first night of class) 
• Criminal Background Check (provided by department)
• Immunizations
  
  • Meningitis (under 22 years of age)
  • (TB) test (negative)-must be within last 1 year
  • Influenza (flu) vaccine (available by September each year)

program costs

$4,359.63 (paid in semester installments)

Supplies

Needed to begin

• 2 sets of black scrubs
• Closed-toe shoes (walking or running)
• Two sets, twin sheets/pillow cases
• One lightweight blanket
• One pillow
• Two bath towels
• Four hand towels

Massage tables, chairs, lotions and other supplies will be provided.  If you choose to purchase a personal massage table, it is recommended to wait until after class starts.

Required Textbooks

The Midland College Bookstore carries all textbooks. Students must have bound-books, no electronic textbooks.

• Trail Guide, 6th edition and Student workbook
• Trail Guide to Movement, the 2nd edition
• Applied Anatomy and Physiology for the Manual Therapist, textbook and study and review Guide by Pat Archer and Lisa Nelson
• Mosby's Pathology, 4th edition by Susan Salvo
• Massage Therapy Principles and Practice, by Susan G. Salvo
• A Massage Therapist's Guide to Business, by Laura Allen, LMBT

SEMESTER I

• Health & Hygiene
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Massage Therapy Fundamentals I

SEMESTER II

• Kinesiology
• Pathology
• Massage Therapy Fundamentals II

SEMESTER III

• Business Practices & Ethics
• Internship in Clinical Setting
• Hydrotherapy

As a Massage Therapy Student, expect

• Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm, some Wednesdays, and some Saturdays, 8am - 5 pm
• Stay with the same group of students through the program
• 10 hours/week outside of class study time to be successful
• 500 hours of classroom instruction over 11 months
• Hands-on clinical hours to practice techniques on real clients and refine your skills
• Internship - 50 hours of hands-on clinical experience to demonstrate competency in massage technique and business management

Upon Successful Completion of the program

• Eligible to take the licensing exam (MBLeX)
• Pass the exam and apply for a license to practice as a massage therapist

Licensed Massage Therapy Opportunities

• Day Spa, Physical Therapy Clinic, Chiropractor's Office, Sport's Medicine, Physical Fitness Gym, etc.
• Start your own business and enjoy the freedom to set your own hours!
• Earn your Business degree at Midland College to build your skills and grow your massage therapy business!