Massage Therapy - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Description
The Massage Therapy Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program focuses on integrating the sciences relating to the human body with the theories and practice of massage therapy. Massage therapy students develop many skills that include a variety of massage techniques and modalities, methods to maintain client and business records, understanding the importance of client/practitioner boundaries, client communication skills and the use of universal sanitation practices.
The AAS degree includes the two year certificate in massage therapy and will qualify a student to sit for the licensing exams as required by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists. The AAS builds skills for graduates to perform a wide variety of massage therapy modalities as well as business competencies.
Students are offered two opportunities to enter the massage therapy program each year including a fall day-program start and a spring evening-program start. Each program start requires the block of courses to be completed before moving to the next sequence of related courses. Students may take non-massage therapy courses (any course that does not begin with a LMT prefix) at any time prior to enrollment into the LMT program or during enrollment in the LMT program if time is available.
The Massage Therapy Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA.)
Learning Outcomes
- Implement a wide variety of specialty skills related to massage therapy.
- Exhibit characteristics of guidelines for a professional business practice.
- Conduct client assessment, reassessment & treatment planning.
- Describe the benefits and physiological effects of techniques that manipulate soft tissue.
- Use professional communication skills with clients and peers.
Entrance Requirements
- Required:
- Recommended:
Other Entrance Requirements
- Required:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
Additional Program Costs
Material Costs
- Massage table ($400-$700)
Enrollment Fees
- $17 per credit for first year LMT prefix courses
- $25 per credit for all other LMT prefix courses
Course Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Core Courses | ||
Choose one of the following options: | 3-12 | |
Option 1: | ||
Essentials of Human Biology | ||
Option 2: | ||
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology III | ||
LMT 113 | Kinesiology for Massage Therapy I | 4 |
LMT 118 | Kinesiology for Massage Therapy II | 4 |
LMT 124 | Kinesiology for Massage Therapy III | 4 |
LMT 130 | Massage Fundamentals | 2 |
LMT 135 | Managing a Massage Practice | 3 |
LMT 140 | Pathology for Massage Therapy | 4 |
LMT 145 | Massage I | 5 |
LMT 150 | Massage II | 5 |
LMT 155 | Eastern Theory & Practice | 2 |
LMT 160 | Hydrotherapy | 1 |
LMT 170 | Professional Ethics and Rules | 2 |
LMT 175 | Swedish Relaxation Clinic | 2 |
LMT 180 | Therapeutic Clinic | 3 |
LMT 200 level electives | 17 | |
LMT 210 | Community Outreach | 2 |
LMT 245 | Effective Office Decisions | 2 |
Other Required Courses | ||
Choose one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Calculations for Allied Health | ||
Business Math | ||
Applied Technical Mathematics | ||
Math in Society | ||
Or one course from the foundational requirements math list | ||
AH 115 | Cultural Responsiveness in Allied Health | 3 |
or BA 178 | Customer Service | |
or COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | |
BA 214 | Business Communications | 3-4 |
or WR 121 | Academic Composition | |
CIS 120 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
HHP 252 | First Aid & AHA Basic Life Support Provider CPR | 3 |
Choose one health course from the list below: | 3-4 | |
Human Sexuality | ||
Stress Management | ||
Holistic Wellness | ||
Nutrition for Health | ||
Health and Fitness | ||
Two Courses from the Discipline Studies List | 6-10 | |
Total Credits | 90-106 |
Performance Standards
- Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- Additional Requirements:
- Verification of contact hours is required by the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists licensing requirements. Students must meet the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists attendance requirement of 90% contact hour completion for each LMT course contact hours as identified on all LMT course syllabi.
- Students are required to adhere to the professional conduct standards outlined within the student handbook.
Sample Plan
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
First Term | Credits | |
Choose one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Calculations for Allied Health | ||
Business Math | ||
Applied Technical Mathematics | ||
Math in Society | ||
Or one course from the foundational requirements math list | ||
BI 105 | Essentials of Human Biology | 3 |
BA 214 or WR 121 | Business Communications Academic Composition | 3-4 |
CIS 120 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
Credits | 13-15 | |
Second Term | ||
LMT 113 | Kinesiology for Massage Therapy I | 4 |
LMT 130 | Massage Fundamentals | 2 |
LMT 155 | Eastern Theory & Practice | 2 |
LMT 170 | Professional Ethics and Rules | 2 |
LMT 200 level electives | 2 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Third Term | ||
LMT 118 | Kinesiology for Massage Therapy II | 4 |
LMT 145 | Massage I | 5 |
LMT 200 level electives | 2 | |
Credits | 11 | |
Fourth Term | ||
LMT 124 | Kinesiology for Massage Therapy III | 4 |
LMT 140 | Pathology for Massage Therapy | 4 |
LMT 150 | Massage II | 5 |
LMT 175 | Swedish Relaxation Clinic | 2 |
Credits | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
First Term | ||
AH 115 | Cultural Responsiveness in Allied Health Customer Service Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
HHP 252 | First Aid & AHA Basic Life Support Provider CPR | 3 |
LMT 135 | Managing a Massage Practice | 3 |
LMT 160 | Hydrotherapy | 1 |
LMT 180 | Therapeutic Clinic | 3 |
Credits | 13 | |
Second Term | ||
Course from Discipline Studies List | 3-5 | |
LMT 200 level electives | 10 | |
LMT 245 | Effective Office Decisions | 2 |
Credits | 15-17 | |
Third Term | ||
Course from the Discipline Studies List | 3-5 | |
Choose one of the following: | 3-4 | |
Human Sexuality | ||
Stress Management | ||
Holistic Wellness | ||
Nutrition for Health | ||
Health and Fitness | ||
LMT 200 level electives | 3 | |
LMT 210 | Community Outreach | 2 |
Credits | 11-14 | |
Total Credits | 90-97 |