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Massage Therapy in
Colby Community College
Massage Therapy as a Profession
The Massage Therapy Program at Colby Community College
adheres to the standard of excellence and the code of ethics of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage Body Work.
Massage Therapy is among the fastest growing occupations in the
nation and continues to increase its acceptance as both an
alternative and complimentary modality in the medical industry.
The spa industry continues to expand as our lives become more
complex and stressful.
Massage Therapy Curriculum
The curriculum for the Massage Therapy Program at Colby Community College utilizes
classroom lecture ,laboratory procedures and extensive hands-on
practice. In addition, students complete an externship in
professional settings as part of the training.
My major in CCC
• The program is a two-semester certificate program which
includes a externship. Completion certificates are
awarded in May. • Graduates of the CCC program
are academically qualified to take the National Certification
Exam for Massage and Bodywork
My major classes in CCC:
Structural Anatomy Basic Massage Techniques
Ethics & Business Practices for Massage Therapy
Massage Lab Massage Clinic
Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapy
Pathology Basics for Massage TherapyAdvanced Massage Techniques
Kinesiology for Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Externship
Massage Therapy Certificate of Completion
CCC Face-to-Face Courses
MT 120 Structural Anatomy – 2CrHrMT 130 Basic Massage Techniques – 2CrHrMT 140 Ethics and Business Practices for Massage Therapy – 2 CrHrMT 150 Massage Lab I – 4 CrHrMT160 Massage Clinic I – 2 CrHrMT178 Anatomy and Pysiology for Massage Therapy I – 2CrHrMT 220 Pathology Basics for Massage Therapy – 2 CrHrMT 230 Advanced Massage Techniques – 2 CrHrMT 240 Kinesiology for Massage Therapy – 2 CrHrMT 250 Massage Lab II – 4 CrHrMT 260 Massage Clinic II – 2 CrhrMT 278 Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy II – 2 CrHrMT 299 Massage Therapy Externship – 3 CrHr
31 Credit Hours Total are Needed for this Certificate
Employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 20% from 2006-2016, faster than average for all occupations. - U.S. Department of Labor
Application Procedure Massage therapists must enjoy working with people, have a sincere interest in
helping others and be willing to complete an
intense course of study. Enrollment is limited in the Massage Therapy Program. Applicants must complete the
following requirements for consideration.
Application Details • Submit high school transcripts or
proof of GED• Submit all transcripts from post-
secondary institutions • Complete the ACT or COMPASS test• Complete personal interview with
program directors
Did You Know ?
• In 2008, the average annual income for a massage therapist who
provided 15 hours of massage per week was $31,500.
• Almost one-fourth of adult Americans say they’ve used massage therapy at
least one time for pain relief.• Eighty-eight percent agreed that massage was effective in reducing
pain.
Life on CCC campus
Why Colby Community College?
• Ranked #10 in Community Colleges in the Unites States• 3 National Championships
• 22 Academic All-Americans since 2005
• Hands on learning• 9 Varsity Sports
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