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Professional massage treatments support and promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of clients.
The Massage Therapist program is for students interested in pursuing a professional career in massage therapy, or for health care providers looking to enhance their range of clinical skills and knowledge. Professional massage treatments support and promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of clients. Massage Therapy also reduces the ill effects of stress, assists with pain management, and assists in the recovery of physical injuries. Students in the program learn the theory as well as fundamental techniques necessary to perform effective, professional massage.
Upon successful completion of the Massage Therapist program, students are eligible to take the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) or National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
Students interested in pursuing North Dakota certification will need to complete 35 credits, which includes all the required courses, as well as:
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Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Current CPR for Health Care Providers (AHA) or CPR for Professional Rescuer (RC) certification is required.
All required courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to graduate.
Students achieving assessment scores below the established minimums must register and successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) the required developmental courses in order to meet graduation requirements.
Th program minimum scores for the Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Students interested in pursuing North Dakota certification will need to complete 35 credits, which includes all the required courses, as well as:
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
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| BIOL 2252 | Anatomy & Phys I | 3 credits |
| BIOL 2254 | Anatomy & Phys II | 3 credits |
| HPER 2210 | Intro to Kinesiology | 2 credits |
| MSTH 1105 | Massage Techniques/Ethics | 3 credits |
| MSTH 1115 | Massage Pathology | 3 credits |
| MSTH 1118 | Intermediate Massage | 2 credits |
| MSTH 1122 | Deep Tissue Massage | 2 credits |
| MSTH 1124 | Sport Massage/Hydrotherap | 2 credits |
| MSTH 1132 | Specialized Massage | 3 credits |
| MSTH 1135 | Advanced Massage | 2 credits |
| MSTH 1140 | Massage Business | 2 credits |
| MSTH 1142 | Student Clinic | 2 credits |
| MSTH 1145 | Certification Prep | 2 credits |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 31 credits | |
Program Specific Elective Course Options |
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 Electives for this program may be selected from the following list of courses below. Need help? Schedule an appointment with a Northland Academic Advisor for assistance in selecting courses. |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| HPER 2211 | Intermediate Kinesiology | 2 credits |
| MSTH 1125 | Massage Ethics for ND | 1 credits |
Counselors are available in the Career Center to assist with career advising, job search resources, employer connections, occupational descriptions, employment outlook, earnings, education/training requirements and sources.
The employment outlook for massage therapists in the state of Minnesota from 2009 to 2018 is 24.5%, a well above average growth percentage.
