Nov 03, 2025

2025-2026 Catalog

Therapeutic Massage, Certificate

LOCATIONS:

Bloomington - Evansville - Indianapolis - Sellersburg - Terre Haute

Completion of the Therapeutic Massage Certificate leads to eligibility for Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx), through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB), and/or completion of a technical certificate and/or completion of an associate degree.

PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL CORE

APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
APHY 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 101 - Holistic Approach to Wellness CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 115 - Ethics and Massage Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 120 - Therapeutic Massage Training I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 123 - Therapeutic Massage Clinical I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
TMAS 140 - Therapeutic Massage Training II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 205 - Pathology and Massage CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 211 - Deep Tissue Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
TMAS 223 - Therapeutic Massage Clinical II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 25

TOTAL CREDITS: 25

DEGREE OUTCOMES

Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in concepts in Anatomy and Physiology.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in concepts of Kinesiology.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in pathology, contraindications, areas of caution, and special populations.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in benefits and physiological effects of techniques that manipulate soft tissues.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in client assessment, reassessment, and treatment planning.
Demonstrate knowledge in and competency of ethics, boundaries, laws, and regulations in the field.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in the guidelines for professional practice.

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