Nov 04, 2025

2025-2026 Catalog

Holistic Health, Technical Certificate

LOCATIONS:

Bloomington - Evansville - Fort Wayne - Indianapolis - Terre Haute

The following suggested sequence includes all course requirements for this degree. You must consult with an academic advisor to determine which electives best meet your career goals.

GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CORE

APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
APHY 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

Select one of the following:

ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
COMM 102 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 9

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

IVYT 1XX - Student Success Elective CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

IVYT 112 - Student Success - Health Sciences And Nursing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 1

PROGRAM SPECIFIC CORE

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 209 - Medical Conditions Massage App CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 211 - Deep Tissue Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
TMAS 223 - Therapeutic Massage Clinical II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

Complete 9 credits from the following:

TMAS 104 - Hand and Foot Reflexes CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 125 - Asian Healing Arts Theory and Methods CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 141 - Massage Through the Lifespan CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 142 - Aroma Therapy CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 171 - Personal Fitness Training CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 175 - Fundamentals of Chair Massage CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 201 - Sports Massage and Therapeutic Modalities CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HLHS 113 - Dementia Care CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
TMAS 210 - Biomechanics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 31

TOTAL CREDITS: 41

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.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in the spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of medical vocabulary.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in massage techniques with pregnant mothers, infant, children, geriatric, and disabled clients.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in massage techniques with athletes in pre/post event and first aid sport injury treatment.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in performing massage in a variety of healthcare settings, and medical conditions with special populations that promote healing and adjunct therapies.

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