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Therapeutic Massage — Associate of Applied Science Degree for Direct
Employment
learn techniques to alleviate chronic pain, reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, and promote healing through
therapeutic massage while earning as associate Degree. Program includes clinical practice in a professional atmosphere
and prepares students for the national therapeutic massage and bodywork exam and state licensure. Complete this
1,000 hour plus program by taking classes in a combination of weekdays and evenings/weekends.
Before enrolling in this program, you must meet certain requirements.
• Be at least eighteen years old
• must have a high school diploma or gED
• attend a therapeutic massage Program orientation session
• Complete advising session with therapeutic massage faculty
• submit application form by due date
• Complete health declaration, immunizations, drug screening and fingerprinting
• Complete prerequisite coursework with a grade of C or better prior to entry into the massage therapy Practice
classes.
To participate in the clinical portion of the program, the students must:
1. obtain an arizona DPs fingerprint Clearance Card.
2. Pass a urine toxicology screening exam.
3. Be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. at a minimum, students will
be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities. students must be able
to lift, carry, set up and take down massage tables and chairs. the clinical experience also places students under
considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting clients’ wellness.
students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior in day-to-day situations and under stressful
conditions. students will be required to receive massage which results in increased local and systemic circulation,
increased venous return, relaxed muscles and overall relaxation. individuals should give careful consideration to the
mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application.
4. Present proof of immunization or immunity for mmr/Varicella/Hep-B.
5. show proof of negative tB skin test or negative chest x-ray for tB.
6. maintain health insurance and a CPr card at the Health Care Provider level throughout the program.
What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work as a massage therapist in a variety of wellness, medical and corporate facilities.
Academic Options: While this program was not designed to transfer to a 4-year university, it may apply toward
Bachelor of applied science (Bas) or other programs. see Pima’s transfer Partnerships page
(www.pima.edu/transfer/partnerships).
Location: northwest Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Dean: 206-2216
lead faculty: 206-2263
Program/major Codes: AASTMA/TMA
Program Prerequisites
Before enrolling in massage therapy Practice classes, you must fulfill the following requirements with a grade of C or better.
Bio 160in, PsY 101, tma 101, tma 120, tma 210, WED 110, WED 111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . §
Subtotal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . §
f= fall | sp= spring | su= summer | n/o= may not be offered this year, check class schedule
tHEraPEutiC massagE
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