Therapeutic Massage Program

The Therapeutic Massage program prepares you with a strong foundation for a career in therapeutic massage. This is a branch of complementary health care that works to improve a person's health and well-being through hands-on manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues of the body.

As a massage therapist, you can work in medical, spa and health club settings, as well as in private practice and owning your own business.

Upon successful completion of the classroom, lab and clinical portions of the program, you'll receive a diploma in therapeutic massage and be eligible to take the National Certification Examination in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

To apply for the program, complete an IHCC application, submit your high school transcripts or GED scores, and take the COMPASS or ACT test. The program begins in the Fall term of each year.

For more information about the Therapeutic Massage program, contact Penny Warren at 641.683.5292 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5292.

Course Schedule

Catalog Number	Course Name	Credits
Term I
BIO175	Human Anatomy	3
BIO176	Human Anatomy Lab	1
CSC105	Computer Essentials	1
HSC113	Medical Terminology	2
HSC137	AHA First Aid	0.5
HSC139	Healthcare BLS	0.5
HSC268	Health Career Certifications	0.5
MST105	Intro to Therapeutic Massage	2
	Total	10.5
Term II
BIO178	Human Physiology	3
BIO179	Human Physiology Lab	1
BUS130	Entrepreneurship	3
HSC212	Pathophysiology	3
MST170	Therapeutic Massage I	4
MST790	Intro to Therapeutic Massage Practicum	0.5
	Total	14.5
Term III
MST112	Ethics/Professionalism	2
MST119	Kinesiology for Massage	3
MST171	Therapeutic Massage II	5
MST801	Therapeutic Massage Practicum I	2.5
	Total	12.5
Term IV
MST172	Therapeutic Massage III	5
MST806	Therapeutic Massage Practicum II	2.5
MST949	Topics in Therapeutic Massage	3
	Total	10.5