MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5144 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2021 Fall Last Admit Term: 2023 Summer Award: CCL Total Credits: 36-40 CIP Code: 51.3501	Primary 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.

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
+ WED250AA Clinical Practicum: Part I 1.5
+ WED250AB Clinical Practicum: Part II 1.5

Students must also complete one of the following specializations.

Specialization 1 (Credits: 12)
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
HCC130 Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery 3
HCC145AA Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I 1
WED165 Overview of Massage Therapy 2
WED215 Self-Care for Health Care Providers 2

OR

Specialization 2 (Credits: 8)
Specialization 2 is for students who have completed an Associate in Applied Science degree or higher degree in a health science discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher education recognized by The Maricopa Community Colleges.

BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
WED165 Overview of Massage Therapy 2
WED215 Self-Care for Health Care Providers 2

Credits: 32-36

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 FOCUS AREA: 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 FOCUS AREA: 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 FOCUS AREA: 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 FOCUS AREA: HEALTH AND WELLNESS FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition 3 HES100 Healthful Living 3 HES271 Sports Medicine Foundations 3 REC120 Leisure and the Quality of Life 3	Credits: 4

General Electives
	Credits:

Learning Outcomes
1. Utilize effective written and oral communication skills with clients and colleagues in accordance with industry standards. (BIO160, HCC130, HCC145AA, MGT253, WED165, WED204, WED215, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250AA, WED250AB, FON241, HES100, HES271, REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED218, WED225, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 2. Effectively apply knowledge of body systems, functional anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies to the practice of massage therapy. (BIO160, HCC145AA, WED165, WED215, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250AA, WED250AB, FON241, HES100, HES271, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED218, WED225, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 3. Demonstrate effective and culturally responsive communication skills to build trust and rapport with clients. (HCC130, WED165, WED215, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250AA, WED250AB, FON241, HES100, HES271, REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED218, WED225, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 4. Establish and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for both therapist and client. (MGT253, WED165, WED204, WED215, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250AA, WED250AB, FON241, HES100, HES271, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED218, WED225, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 5. Assess and create individualized treatment plans that are safe and effective for a variety of populations. (WED165, WED215, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250AA, WED250AB, FON241, HES100, HES271, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED218, WED225, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 6. Demonstrate appropriate physical and emotional self-care strategies. (WED165, WED215, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250AA, WED250AB, FON241, HES100, HES271, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED218, WED225, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 7. Evaluate the profession of massage therapy within the context of the healthcare field. (HCC130, HCC145AA, MGT253, WED165, WED204, WED215, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED218, WED225, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 8. Practice industry-accepted professional and ethical behavior including the maintenance of boundaries appropriate to the field. (HCC130, HCC145AA, MGT253, WED165, WED204, WED215, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED218, WED225, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC) 9. Perform effective targeted and full body massage techniques in a professional environment. (WED210, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED120, WED135, WED145, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: January 22, 2019

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