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
• Copy of Drug Screen (student's responsibility)
• Pass Criminal Background Check - no cost
• Immunizations
  
  • Meningitis (under 22 years of age)
  • (TB) test (negative)-must be within last 1 year
  • Influenza (flu) vaccine
    
    

Enrollment Packets available

Health Sciences Continuing Education
Advanced Technology Center
Room 147
3200 W. Cuthbert
(432) 681-6305

Map

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 textbook and laminate sheets. 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

SEMESTER I

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

SEMESTER II

• Hydrotherapy
• Kinesiology
• Pathology
• Massage Therapy Fundamentals II

SEMESTER III

• Business Practices & Ethics
• Internship in Clinical Setting

As a Massage Therapy Student, expect

• Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm
  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
• Clinical hours to practice on real people and perfect techniques
• 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.
• Begin your own business and set your own hours - totally flexible!
  Help clients manage stress, bring comfort and wellness.
• Enroll at Midland College to get your Business degree and improve your Massage Therapy business!