Required Courses: Massage Therapy Program

See also: Modality Courses

Required Courses — Must Complete All Courses Taught within the Massage Department

MASG 200C—7.5 hours

Introduction to Massage Training
Have all your questions answered regarding a possible career in massage. Learn about TMCC's massage certification program, career opportunities available to licensed massage therapists, and licensing procedures in Nevada.

MASG 106C--15 hours

Meridians of Oriental Medicine
Become familiar with the principles, history and theory of acupuncture. Learn about the 14 meridians and how the five elements relate to these meridians, the organs and yin and yang.

MASG 201C--90 hours

Fundamentals of Professional Massage
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MASG 200C, BIOL 141B or BIOL 223.M
Discover the art and science of professional therapeutic massage. Learn basic massage strokes and how to organize a massage suited to the needs of individual clients. Also, gain insight into massage ethics. Students will learn scope of practice, massage and contraindications, draping, sanitation, Nevada law and client charts.

MASG 203C--45 hours

Pathology for Massage Professionals
Review the body systems and learn conditions within those systems as related to pathology. Find out which conditions/pathologies are indicated and contraindicated.

MASG 205C--45 hours

Kinesiology for Massage Therapists
Prerequisite: BIOL 141B, BIOL 223
Take part in this systematic, hands-on study of kinesiology and palpatory anatomy.

MASG 210C--105 hours

Massage Clinic
Prerequisites: MASG 201C and MASG 205C
Practice the skills gained in MASG 201C while participating in the in-house clinic. Students will gain hands-on experience working with the general public, while providing a customer friendly environment. Students will review Nevada law, ethics, related pathologies, contraindications, sanitation, and hygiene and learn about charts, client interviews, customer service and professional skills. You will also learn other massage-related bodywork practices and be required to do hours outside of class clinic.

MASG 215C--45 hours

Business and Marketing for the Massage/Fitness Professional
Learn about bookkeeping systems, time management, customer service practices, client rescheduling techniques, target markets and business plan formation.

MASG 221C--15 hours

National Test Preparation and Review
Prerequisite: MASG 210C or LMT.
Pull together your knowledge and skills learned within the massage training program to prepare for the NCETMB national exam. Go through the application process and learn Nevada state and national requirements for certification. Prepare for each section of the exam and learn important study skills. At the end of this class, you will be ready to take and pass the NCETMB national exam.

Additional Required Courses:

Taught outside of massage department, see the class schedule for course dates and times.

• BIOLOGY 141B--90 hours OR BIOLOGY 223: Human Structure and Function I
• BIOLOGY 142B--90 hours OR BIOLOGY 224: Human Structure and Function II
• NURSING 140--45 hours: Medical Terminology
• EMS 101B—15 hours: CPR and First Aid

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