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Massage Therapy - Certificate
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Are you a patient, caring person who likes to make other people feel good? If so, HGTC's Massage Therapy certificate program might be a good fit for you. Massage is a healing art as well as a science, requiring a balance of academic and technical knowledge, clinical skills, manual dexterity, sensitivity, and awareness. This program prepares you to become certified so you can obtain an entry-level position as a professional Massage Therapist.
For more information, contact:
Audrey Heisler - (843) 349-5233
Career Outlook
The field of massage therapy is growing rapidly in response to the public's expanding interest in forms of healthcare that promote well-being and a higher quality of life. A career in massage therapy allows you to help people in a way that is both personally and professionally rewarding. Employment opportunities can be found in the following fields:
- Resorts
- Spas
- Hospitals
- Massage clinics
For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Office of Career Services for more employment resources.
Program Disclosure Statement
Applicants to the Massage Therapy program should be aware a current, unrestricted license or certification may be required to practice in the state in which you intend to reside/practice. Each state is unique in its licensure requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program chair for more information and assistance with understanding professional licensure.
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Specific Admission Requirements for Program
Course Sequence and Progression Requirements |
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Curriculum Sequence |
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First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
MTH 136 | Kinesiology for Massage Therapy | 2 |
MTH 120 | Introduction to Massage Therapy | 4 |
MTH 121 | Principles of Massage Therapy I | 4 |
MTH 122 | Principles of Massage Therapy II | 4 |
TOTAL | 14 | |
Second Semester - Spring | ||
MTH 113 | Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
MTH 128 | Clinical Applications of Massage | 4 |
MTH 132 | Massage Therapy Seminar | 1 |
MTH 135 | Massage Practicum | 2 |
TOTAL | 10 | |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
24 |