MT - Massage Therapy (Cert)

• Demonstrate both therapeutic and relaxation modalities of massage therapy to provide appropriate client care.

• Identify the relationship between the structure (particularly the musculoskeletal system) and function of the human body.

• Articulate an understanding that the body heals itself and the massage therapist assists in removing musculoskeletal imbalance by various massage procedures.

• Demonstrate proper professional and personal ethical guidelines which govern business/clinical practice for massage therapy.

• Develop business goals and objectives that will assist students upon graduation for a career in the massage therapy industry.

• Demonstrate the ability to incorporate basic massage technique knowledge with clinical application to provide high-quality, evidence-based care.

The Certificate in Massage Therapy is 34-credit hour/600 clock hour program. In addition to Parker University’s graduation requirements, a student in the Massage Therapy program must complete all degree requirements with a grade of 69.5% or higher in all courses.