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Massage Therapy

DEGREE LEVELS

AAS Associate Program
Division of Health Professions | Wellness

Healthcare has come to mean far more than hospital stays and doctor visits. Holistic wellness is now a priority for many Americans, and the Massage Therapy industry is at the forefront of that growing movement. Massage Therapy techniques improve muscle tone and circulation, as well as promote overall wellness, stress management and rehabilitation.  Massage is  an art and science of healing – with more than 4,000 years of history behind it.  This fascinating, flexible, hands-on career for anyone who wants to help people discover the power of preventative, proactive care.

Trocaire’s AAS in Massage Therapy program combines lecture, laboratory experiences and a clinical component to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of both Eastern and Western massage therapy techniques. The program is unique because—In addition to staffing our on-site massage therapy clinic that is open to the public—our students also take part in a variety of off-site clinical rotations at local facilities while in their final two semesters.

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the NYS board licensure exam. Once licensed, massage therapists have wide-ranging options in both the type of massage they’ll practice and the setting they’ll work in. Possibilities include wellness massage in spas, resorts, and cruise ships; sports massage in health clubs; medical massage in hospitals, rehab centers and chiropractic offices; stress-management massage in corporate offices, and general massage in private practices.

Resources

MT Program Policy Manual 2016-2017_revised 9.16

Trocaire College Clinic Intake Form 2016

Clinic and Externships 2016

 

PROGRAM STATISTICS

$12.1

Research estimates that massage therapy was a $12.1 billion industry in the country in 2015.

$39.1

Between July 2014 and July 2015, roughly 39.1 million adult Americans (18 percent) had a massage at least once.

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements:

  • High School Diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2500
  • Biology
  • Minimum final semester average of 2.0 with minimum grades of “C” in laboratory sciences for current and transfer students
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is required prior to clinical experiences, and First Aid certification is mandatory prior to graduation.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

  • A total of at least 71 semester hours for the Associate Degree, with a Quality Point Average of 2.0                                   General Education Requirements:
  • GS 100 College Seminar or GS 102 College Success*
  • Basic Communication (EN 101)
  • Humanities (EN 102)
  • Mathematics (3-4 credits)**
  • Natural Science* (BIO 130/BIO 130L, BIO 131/BIO 131L)
  • Philosophy (PH 103, PH 205)
  • Social Science (PSY 101) and one 3 credit social science elective)
  • Program Specific*:
    • BIO243, BIO333, MT101, MT105, MT106, MT110, MT111, MT205, MT206, MT211, MT212, MT230, MT240, MT245
  • One, 3-credit hour “hands-on” Massage Therapy elective (other electives in the department are considered to be free electives)
    • *A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.
    • **Math 107 is recommended and can be completed at any time during the four semesters.

Massage Therapy Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Plan and organize effective massage and bodywork sessions utilizing Eastern and Western modalities.
  2. Perform massage therapy and bodywork for therapeutic benefit.
  3. Develop and implement a self-care strategy.
  4. Develop successful and ethical therapeutic relationships with clients.
  5. Develop strategy for a successful practice, business, or employment situation.
  6. Identify strategies for professional development.
  7. Apply concepts related to Anatomy & Physiology, Myology, Kinesiology,, Neurology and Pathophysiology.

  • BIO 130
    Anatomy and Physiology I
    3
  • BIO 130L
    Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
    1
  • EN 101
    English Composition
    3
    OR
    EN 200
    Advanced Composition
    3
  • GS 100
    College Seminar*
    1
    OR
    GS 102
    College Success*
    3
  • MT 101
    Introduction to Massage Therapy
    3
  • MT 105
    Western Massage Therapy I
    4
  • MT 110
    Myology
    4

Semester 1

19 /21

  • BIO 131
    Anatomy and Physiology II
    3
  • BIO 131L
    Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
    1
  • EN 102
    Introduction to Literature
    3
  • MT 106
    Eastern Massage Therapy I
    3
  • MT 111
    Myology/Kinesiology
    4
  • MT 205
    Western Massage Therapy II
    4

Semester 2

18

Semester 3

16

  • MT 211
    Professional Development
    1
  • MT 212
    Applied Pathophysiology
    3
  • MT 240
    Clinical Practicum II
    1
  • MT 245
    Massage Therapy Seminar
    1
  • MT 000
    Massage Therapy Elective
    3
  • MA 000
    Mathematics Elective
    3
  • PH 205
    Ethics in Health Care
    3
  • SOC 000
    Social Science Elective
    3

Semester 4

18

Certificate Program
Division of Health Professions | Wellness

Trocaire’s Certificate in Massage Therapy program combines lecture, laboratory experiences and a clinical component to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of both Eastern and Western massage therapy techniques. The program is unique because—In addition to staffing our on-site massage therapy clinic that is open to the public—our students also take part in a variety of off-site clinical rotations at local facilities while in their final two semesters.

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the NYS board licensure exam. Once licensed, massage therapists have wide-ranging options in both the type of massage they’ll practice and the setting they’ll work in. Possibilities include wellness massage in spas, resorts, and cruise ships; sports massage in health clubs; medical massage in hospitals, rehab centers and chiropractic offices; stress-management massage in corporate offices, and general massage in private practices.

Resources

MT Program Policy Manual 2016-2017_revised 9.16

Trocaire College Clinic Intake Form 2016

Clinic and Externships 2016

PROGRAM STATISTICS

$12.1

Research estimates that massage therapy was a $12.1 billion industry in the country in 2015.

$39.1

Between July 2014 and July 2015, roughly 39.1 million adult Americans (18 percent) had a massage at least once.

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements:

  • High School Diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2500
  • Biology
  • Minimum final semester average of 2.0 with minimum grades of “C” in laboratory sciences for current and transfer students
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is required prior to clinical experiences and First Aid certification is mandatory prior to graduation

Minimum Degree Requirements:

  • A total of at least 50 semester hours for the Associate Degree, with a Quality Point Average of 2.0
  • General Education:
    • GS100 College Seminar or GS102 College Success
    • Natural Science* (BIO130/130L, BIO131/131L)
  • Program Specific*: BIO243, BIO333, MT101, MT105, MT106, MT110, MT111, MT205, MT206, MT211, MT212, MT230, MT240, MT245
  • One, 3-credit hour “hands-on” Massage Therapy elective (other electives in the department are considered to be free electives)
    • *A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required.

Massage Therapy Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Plan and organize effective massage and bodywork sessions utilizing Eastern and Western modalities.
  2. Perform massage therapy and bodywork for therapeutic benefit.
  3. Develop and implement a self-care strategy.
  4. Develop successful and ethical therapeutic relationships with clients.
  5. Develop strategy for a successful practice, business, or employment situation.
  6. Identify strategies for professional development.
  7. Apply concepts related to Anatomy & Physiology, Myology, Kinesiology,, Neurology and Pathophysiology.

  • BIO 130
    Anatomy and Physiology I
    3
  • BIO 130L
    Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
    1
  • GS 100
    College Seminar*
    1
    OR
    GS 102
    College Success*
    3
  • MT 101
    Introduction to Massage Therapy
    3
  • MT 105
    Western Massage Therapy I
    4
  • MT 110
    Myology
    4

Semester 1

16 /18

  • BIO 131
    Anatomy and Physiology II
    3
  • BIO 131L
    Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
    1
  • MT 106
    Eastern Massage Therapy I
    3
  • MT 111
    Myology/Kinesiology
    4
  • MT 205
    Western Massage Therapy II
    4

Semester 2

15

Semester 3

10

  • MT 211
    Professional Development
    1
  • MT 212
    Applied Pathophysiology
    3
  • MT 240
    Clinical Practicum II
    1
  • MT 245
    Massage Therapy Seminar
    1
  • MT 000
    Massage Therapy Elective
    3

Semester 4

9