Massage Therapy Program

The program is composed of 500 clock hours composed of lecture/lab (440 hours.) and clinic (60 hours of Clinic).

This program is designed for students who seek to work as massage therapists. It provides a well-rounded education with focus on holistic and practical training,
producing qualified, professional massage therapists.

Classes are held Monday – Friday. Weekend classes are available based on demand.

Class times may vary based on enrollment. Please contact us for details.

Minimum Requirements to Attend

The following minimum requirements the Massage Therapy Programs must be met by all candidates prior to attending:

Provide proof of high school diploma or a high school diploma equivalence, and sealed transcripts. If high school was attended outside the US, foreign credential evaluation will be required
Students whose primary language is not English must provide evidence of a TOEFL with a minimum score of 61; 500(paper score). Evidence of English proficiency is considered a high school diploma. Level of proficiency is the twelfth grade. Instruction is only provided in English.
Must be at least 18 years old
Provide a valid photo ID
Must have a valid SSN or ITIN
Interview with a school representative
Review College Performance Fact Sheet and School Catalog, and
Attend orientation

Completing the Massage Therapy Program at QC Massage Education Centers fulfills the 500-hour training requirement necessary for CAMTC certification. However, this alone does not ensure compliance with all certification criteria. For a comprehensive understanding of all requirements, please visit the Requirements to Certify page on the CAMTC website.

The Massage Therapy Program includes the following courses

MTD 100: Fundamentals of Massage (Lecture, 40 hrs. and Lab, 40 hrs. / Clinic 4 hrs.)

This course is designed to provide the basics needed to prepare the student for advanced modalities in the program. The topics covered in this course are Health and Hygiene, the Benefits of Massage Therapy on the Body Systems, Classification of Massage Movements, Draping Procedures, The Client Consultation, Procedures for a Complete Body Massage, Physiological Effects of Techniques, The Skeletal System, The Muscular System, General Structural Plan of the Body, Movement and Directional Terms, and Indications/Contraindications for Massage Therapy.

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

To articulate the concept of anatomy and physiology
To relate the concepts of anatomy and physiology to massage and bodywork
To define Swedish massage technique
To sanitize and sterilize implements and other items used in massage procedures
To apply the appropriate techniques for disease of the musculoskeletal system
To explain the general effects of massage
To explain the terms for kinesiology of the body
To articulate the physiological effects of massage therapy
To identify origin, insertion and action of individual muscles.

MTD 110: History of Massage (Lecture, 40 hrs. and Lab, 40 hrs. / Clinic 4 hrs.)

The topics covered in this course are History of Massage Therapy, Pathology Contraindications, Area of Caution, The Integumentary System, The Nervous System, and Kinesiology.

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

To describe the historical development of massage
To articulate the concept of anatomy and physiology
To identify origin, insertion and action of individual muscles
To evaluate contraindications and appropriate therapeutic massage techniques
To explain various body movements
To identify signs and symptoms of health and disease of the Integumentary and Nervous systems.
To describe neuromuscular reflex systems
To apply diverse Shiatsu massage methods

MTD 120: Clinical Massage Therapy (Lecture, 40 hrs. and Lab, 40 hrs. / Clinic 4 hrs.)

The topics covered in this course are Clinical Massage Techniques, Pathology Contraindications, Area of Caution, The Digestive System, The Urinary System, Kinesiology, Muscle Energy Technique , Sports Massage, and Deep Tissue Massage.

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

To describe the historical development of massage
To articulate the concept of anatomy and physiology
To identify origin, insertion and action of individual muscles
To evaluate contraindications and appropriate therapeutic massage techniques
To apply adaptive methods and techniques to a clinical environment
To effectively handle initial consultations
To articulate the functions of pharmacology in massage
To articulate the purpose and effects of sports massage
To articulate the purpose and effects of deep tissue massage

MTD 130: Special Populations (Lecture, 40 hrs. and Lab, 40 hrs. / Clinic 4 hrs.)

The topics covered in this course are Geriatric, Pregnancy, Pathology Contraindications, Area of Caution, The Reproductive System, The Endocrine System, The Respiratory System, The Circulatory System, The Lymphatic System, Kinesiology, Geriatric Massage, Lymph Massage and Pregnancy Massage.

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

To describe the historical development of massage
To articulate the concept of anatomy and physiology
To identify origin, insertion and action of individual muscles
To evaluate contraindications and appropriate therapeutic massage techniques
To define lymphatic circulation and the consequences of lymphatic obstruction
To effectively apply lymph massage techniques
To effectively apply pregnancy massage techniques
To effectively apply geriatric massage techniques

MTD 140: Business and Ethics (Lecture, 50 hrs. and Lab, 30 hrs. / Clinic 0 hrs.)

The topics covered in this course are Business, Ethics and Professionalism, Set-up and Tear down of Mobile Massage, Laws and Regulations, Career Development, Kinesiology, Business Practice and Corporate Chair Massage.

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

To articulate the concept of anatomy and physiologyTo identify origin, insertion and action of individual muscles
To articulate the requirements of massage therapy licenses
To outline the scope of massage therapy
To articulate the differences between career paths
To reflect personal goals, experience, interests and abilities to assist in making good decisions
To write a solid resume
To effectively present oneself through job interviews
To identify effective marketing strategies
To write and present students’ own business plan

MTD 150: Adjunct Therapies (Lecture, 40 hrs. and Lab, 40 hrs. / Clinic 4 hrs.)

The topics covered in this course are Therapeutic Techniques such as Ayurvedic Therapies, Reflexology, Shiatsu, and Reiki.

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

To articulate knowledge in therapeutic techniques to clients
To effectively perform a foot reflexology session
To be a competitive job candidate for a spa
To demonstrate knowledge of various adjunct therapies

Class Schedule

Class times may vary based on demand* 8:00am-12:00pm/ 1:00 pm-5:00pm/ 6pm- 10pm

*Class times may vary based on demand. Please check with the school administration to confirm the class time of the upcoming course.

MTD 100- Introduction to Massage
Lab/Lecture Hours: 80 M, T, W, TH, F
Start- End
1/16/2024- 2/22/2024
8/6/2024- 9/11/2024
3/10/2025- 4/14/2025
3/10/2025- 4/14/2025

MTD 110- History of Massage
Lab/Lecture Hours: 80 M, T, W, TH, F
Start- End
2/23/2024- 3/29/2024
9/12/2024- 10/17/2024
4/15/2025- 5/20/2025
11/4/2025-12/11/2025

MTD 120- Clinical Massage Therapy
Lab/Lecture Hours: 80 M, T, W, TH, F
Start- End
4/1/2024- 5/6/2024
10/18/2024-11/25/2024
5/21/2025- 6/27/2025
12/12/2025- 2/2/2026

MTD 130- Special Populations
Lab/Lecture Hours: 80 M, T, W, TH, F
Start- End
5/6/2024- 6/11/2024
11/26/2024- 1/13/2025
6/30/2025- 8/5/2025
2/3/2026- 3/11/2026

MTD 140- Business and Ethics
Lab/Lecture Hours: 80 M, T, W, TH, F
Start- End
6/12/2024- 7/19/2024
1/14/2025- 2/20/2025
8/6/2025- 9/11/2025
3/12/2026- 4/16/2026

MTD 150- Adjunct Therapies
Lab/Lecture Hours: 80 M, T, W, TH, F
Start- End
7/22/2024- 8/5/2024
2/21/2025- 3/7/2025
9/12/2025- 9/26/2025
4/17/2026- 5/1/2026