MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5144 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2019 Fall Last Admit Term: 2020 Summer Award: CCL Total Credits: 36-40 CIP Code: 51.3501	Primary College: Phoenix College Initiating College: Phoenix College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: PC Field of Interest: Health Sciences Instructional Council: Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness (32) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as: 31-9011.00 Massage Therapists

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Massage Therapy program is designed to provide students with the foundational and advanced technical skills to meet State of Arizona licensure qualifications and is designed to prepare students for employment as massage professionals. The field of massage therapy is a holistic profession focused on helping people improve their physical and emotional well-being. Partnering with instructors and fellow students in a hands-on learning environment, students will gain a deep understanding of massage therapy integrating classic techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, and therapeutic. Students will have opportunities in onsite clinical and classroom settings working with a variety of individuals. Upon completion of this program students will be prepared to work in a range of settings including private practice, physical therapy clinics, chiropractic offices, corporate/franchised spas, sports industry, and destination resorts. Credits earned in the CCL directly apply to the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Massage Therapy degree.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester: PC

Learning Outcomes
1. Utilize effective written and oral communication skills with clients and colleagues in accordance with industry standards. (BIO160, FON241, HCC130, HCC145AA, HES100, HES271, MGT253, REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED204, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 2. Effectively apply knowledge of body systems, functional anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies to the practice of massage therapy. (BIO160, FON241, HCC145AA, HES100, HES271, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 3. Demonstrate effective and culturally responsive communication skills to build trust and rapport with clients. (FON241, HCC130, HES100, HES271, REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 4. Establish and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for both therapist and client. (FON241, HES100, HES271, MGT253, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED204, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 5. Assess and create individualized treatment plans that are safe and effective for a variety of populations. (FON241, HES100, HES271, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 6. Demonstrate appropriate physical and emotional self-care strategies. (FON241, HES100, HES271, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 7. Evaluate the profession of massage therapy within the context of the healthcare field. (HCC130, HCC145AA, MGT253, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED204, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 8. Practice industry-accepted professional and ethical behavior including the maintenance of boundaries appropriate to the field. (HCC130, HCC145AA, MGT253, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED204, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 9. Perform effective targeted and full body massage techniques in a professional environment. (WED120, WED135, WED145, WED210, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses in the program. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students must attend an orientation prior to applying to the program and be advised by the Program Director. A special application must be completed to be officially accepted in the program. Contact the Program Director or Advisement to obtain the Massage Therapy Program packet. Students should either complete WED250 for 3 credits, or WED250AA (1.5 credits) and WED250AB (1.5 credits), for a total of 3 Clinical Practicum credits. **GateWay Community College also offers a clock-hour based Massage Therapy certificate: www.gatewaycc.edu/massage-therapy

Admission Criteria
High school diploma or GED. Completion of Program Prerequisites courses with a grade of C or better. Proof of current immunization: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), tuberculosis skin test (TB), varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, and Hepatitis B vaccine (HEB). Successful completion of interview process. Have the ability to fully participate in classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting program activities. Submit current CPR card for Health Care Provider and maintain current status throughout the practicum(s). Complete and submit the health declaration form signed by a licensed health care provider. Submit to a drug screening and demonstrate negative results. Formal application and admission to the program are required. Background Check Requirements Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy.

Required Courses

MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business (3) OR
WED204 Establishing a Massage Practice (3) 3

+ WED230 Therapeutic Massage Practices I 6
+ WED231 Therapeutic Massage Practices II 6
+ WED232 Therapeutic Massage Practices III 6

+ WED250 Clinical Practicum (3) OR
+ WED250AA Clinical Practicum: Part I (1.5) AND
+ WED250AB Clinical Practicum: Part II (1.5) 3

Credits: 24

Restricted Electives
Students must select courses from those listed below for a total of four (4) credits. WED+++++ Any WED Wellness Education course(s) approved by the Program Director except courses already used to satisfy Required Courses and Restricted Electives areas. 1-4 EMPHASIS: MASSAGE TECHNIQUES WED120 Massage Therapy: Anatomy Refresher - Upper Body 1 WED135 Gentle Touch for Individuals Living with Cancer 2 WED145 Hand and Foot Massage 1 + WED210 Sports Massage 2 WED297AA Special Topics: Therapeutic Massage 1 WED297AB Special Topics: Therapeutic Massage 2 WED297AC Special Topics: Therapeutic Massage 3 EMPHASIS: ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY METHODS WED125 Reiki: Healing and Symbols 2 WED151 Introduction to Alternative Medicine 3 WED162 Meditation and Wellness 1 WED172 Overview of Herbal Remedies 1 WED176 Flower Essences 1 WED182 Health Conditions and Popular Herbs 2 WED183 Introduction to Ayurvedic Principles 2 WED218 Aromatherapy 1 + WED225 Reiki: Master Level and Teacher Training 2 WED228 Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Applications 2 EMPHASIS: MIND-BODY ACTIVITIES PED101JU Judo 1 PED101PS Pilates 1 PED102PS Pilates - Intermediate 1 PED103PS Pilates (0.5) (May be repeated) 1 PED101TC Tai Chi 1 PED102TC Tai Chi - Intermediate 1 PED103TC Tai Chi (0.5) (May be repeated) 1 PED201TC Tai Chi - Advanced 1 PED101YO Yoga 1 PED102YO Yoga - Intermediate 1 PED103YO Yoga (0.5) (May be repeated) 1 PED201YO Yoga - Advanced 1 EMPHASIS: HEALTH & WELLNESS FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition 3 HES100 Healthful Living 3 (Fulfills AGEC-A SB requirement) HES271 Sports Medicine Foundations 3 REC120 Leisure and the Quality of Life 3 (Fulfills AGEC-A SB requirement)	Credits: 4

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: January 22, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.