Massage Therapy Certificate Program

Career Outlook

The Cape Cod Times reports that the Massage Therapy field has many more career opportunities than people to fill them. Massage Therapists have moved into new arenas of both wellness and rehabilitation including sports medicine, physical therapy, and even dentistry.

Licensed massage therapists find opportunities in complementary and traditional healthcare settings, working as self-employed practitioners in private or group offices and as salaried or commissioned employees in spas, health clubs, chiropractic offices, etc.

Program Description

The Massage Therapy Certificate Program comprises twenty-nine credits (650 hours) of education in the art and science of massage. A focus is the mind-body connection, and how caring, competent touch can promote healing. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Massachusetts Massage license and are qualified to sit for the National Certification Exam.

The program is a part-time course of study with students enrolled in either the day or evening program. 

Cape Cod Community College provides a program characterized by high-quality and modest cost that builds on existing strengths in faculty, course work, and physical facility.

Qualifications for Admission

The Massage Therapy Certificate program is a selective admissions program. To apply, an applicant must have:

  • Attended an information session, arranged through admissions
  • Completed an application for admission PDF document and enclosed the appropriate application fee
  • High School diploma or GED
  • High School Biology (with a lab) or BIO101 (MB131) Concepts in Biology or comparable four credit college Biology class, with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0)
  • Received and documented a therapeutic massage from a licensed massage therapist

An applicant may be accepted into the program pending successful completion of the following:

  • College Placement Test (CPT), or
  • MAT020 (DE051) Basic Arithmetic Skills
  • ENL020 (EB101) College Reading & Study Skills
  • ENL050 (EB103) Foundations in Writing
  • Documentation of immunizations required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Cape Cod Community College
  • Provided a signed and verified Physician's Report of Physical Examination
  • Passed a CORI (Criminal Offenders Registry Information) and SORI (Sexual Offenders Registry Information) check
  • Prior to beginning Massage Therapy I (MTC101), obtained CPR certification (Adult)

Once Enrolled in the program, the student must:

  • Receive a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) in class work and in technique performance, in order to continue
  • Pass a CORI and SORI check at the beginning of each school year
  • Maintain proof of health insurance throughout their enrollment
  • Maintain CPR certification

Cost

Beyond the usual tuition and fees (29 credits at the current $144.00/credit or $4,176 for Massachusetts residents), the student is responsible for:

  • Cost of books and other learning aids that may be required

Before beginning Massage Therapy I:

  • Cost of a uniform, name tag, and massage supplies (estimated at $60)
  • Cost of three sets of twin-size linens (estimated at ($40)
  • Cost of liability insurance (estimated at $15 per year)
  • Cost of a massage table and face rest (estimated at $575), from a supplier of their choice

Financial Aid is available to any students who qualify.

Curriculum

BIO105       Survey of Anatomy & Physiology

MTC135     Intro. to Complementary Healing Practices

MTC110      Pathology for Massage Therapy

MTC115      Kinesiology for Massage Therapy

MTC101      Massage Therapy I

MTC201      Massage Therapy II

MTC205      Clinical Practicum I

MTC206      Clinical Practicum II

MTC210      Massage Therapy III

MTC225      Massage Therapy Professional Ethics & Practice Management

Total Credits: 29

For more information, please contact: Val Voner at (508) 362-2131 ext. 4536, or the Admissions Office, ext. 4311 or toll free at (877) 846-3672.