<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Sanford-Brown's Certificate in Massage Therapy program will introduce you to the practice of massage therapy, including professional ethics and boundaries, client intake, safety and sanitation, draping, and the legal, financial, and organizational considerations in building a successful massage therapy practice. You will have the opportunity to study muscle anatomy, kinesiology, medical terminology, and special considerations for giving massage to special populations, such as athletes, pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and the terminally ill. The program allows you to develop skills in deep tissue massage, hydrotherapy, seated massage, reflexology, stretching techniques, myofascial massage, lymphatic drainage massage, and trigger point therapy. You will also have the opportunity to provide massage therapy to the general public in a faculty supervised student clinic. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should consider applying to the Certificate in Massage Therapy program if you would like to pursue a career as a massage therapist. Potential Sanford-Brown students must live in close proximity to campus locations. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Certificate in Massage Therapy program consists of 58 core credits; the program includes a 40-hour supervised student clinic. Day and evening program schedules are available and take approximately 36 weeks to complete </p> <p><u>Certificate in Massage Therapy Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ALH 116</td><td> Safety in the Healthcare Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>ALH 122</td><td> Medical Terminology - All Body Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ALH 186</td><td> Career Success</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 102</td><td> Student Success</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 101</td><td> Massage Therapy Foundations</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 103</td><td> Deep Tissue Massage</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 104</td><td> Muscle Anatomy for Massage Therapists</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 105</td><td> Hydrotherapy and Spa Modalities</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 106</td><td> Kinesiology and Joint Movements</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 107</td><td> Contemporary Massage and Bodywork</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 108</td><td> Energy Bodywork</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 109</td><td> Massage for Special Populations</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 110</td><td> Pathology for Massage Therapists</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 111</td><td> Therapeutic Massage Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 112</td><td> Seated Massage</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 113</td><td> Student Clinic</td></tr> <tr><td>MT 117</td><td> Building a Massage Therapy Practice</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The Certificate in Massage Therapy program at Sanford-Brown is designed to prepare you for entry-level work as a massage therapist. As a graduate you could seek employment in spas, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, chiropractic offices, or develop your own practice. After graduation you will be eligible to take the certification exam offered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); certification could enhance your employment opportunities, and may be required in some states. </p> <h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After completing the Certificate in Massage Therapy program, you may wish to expand your skills, training, and career opportunities by pursuing a degree in a related field. The degree you choose will depend on your career and educational goals. Examples of degrees you might consider include: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy </li><li>Associate of Science in Sports and Rehabilitation Therapy </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Pre-physical Therapy</li></ul>