Current CPR for Health Care Providers (AHA) or CPR for Professional Rescuer (RC) certification is required.

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.

The college minimum scores for the Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Reading Comprehension: 66
Sentence Skills: 78
Arithmetic: 50

Note: Some programs may require assessment scores that exceed the college minimum in the areas of Arithmetic & Elementary Algebra.

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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).

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Student Placement

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The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

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Semester order by campus: Thief River Falls

1. Student will perform appropriate therapeutic massage techniques for a massage session to a diverse client population.
2. Student will assess the client's current physical conditions and develop a treatment plan.
3. Student will demonstrate proper use of massage therapy equipment and materials to ensure client safety.
4. Student will develop successful and ethical therapeutic relationships with a variety of clients, peers and other professionals.
5. Student will complete the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork examination.
6. Student will prepare a business plan and demonstrate the ability to legally and financially operate a massage practice.
7. Student will demonstrate and apply proper hygienic habits for a health, clean massage environment.

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