Licensed Massage Therapists provide massage and bodywork services using hands-on manual techniques on soft tissues of the human body for the purpose of enhancing muscle relaxation, improving circulation, relieving muscular pain, reducing stress, or promoting health and well-being. Massage Therapists are present in multiple settings from private practice to working in clinics, and play a vital role in helping to maintain the physical health and wellness of their clients.
The median annual wage for massage therapists was $46,910 in May 2021 and the Massage Therapy industry is expected to grow 20% from 2021-2031
Accredited by the Commission of Massage Therapy Association (COMTA), this program prepares students to take and pass the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) as well as the MD Jurisprudence Examination, ultimately leading to Massage Therapy Licensure in the state of Maryland.
This program is a hybrid of in person and online learning, and courses will take place on the Essex Campus at CCBC. Students who successfully complete the program earn a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate.
Module I
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
|
AHL298 |
Anatomy & Physiology I for Massage Therapy |
60 |
Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 6th edition ISBN 978-0-323-67229-0 ($89.99) Trail Guide to the Body, 6th edition ISBN 978-0-9987850-6-6 ($82.95) Trail Guide to the Body Student Workbook, 6th Edition ISBN 978-0-9914666-7-2 ($32.95) The Anatomy Coloring Book (Kapit/ Elson), 4th edition ISBN 978-0321832016 ($23.99) All textbooks included in course cost |
$895 T-$269/F$626 |
|
AHL299 |
Principles of Swedish for Massage Therapy |
60 |
Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th edition ISBN 978-0-323-66183-6 ($102.99) Trail Guide to the Body, 6th edition ISBN 978-0-9987850-6-6 ($82.95) (same as AHL298) Body Mechanics and Self-Care Manual ISBN 978-0-8385-0747-6 (up to $77.00) All textbooks included in course cost |
$785 T-$236/F-$549 |
|
AHL300 |
Health, Safety & Ethics for Massage Therapy |
56 |
Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th edition ISBN 978-0-323-66183-6 ($102.99) (Same as AHL299) Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 6th edition ISBN 978-0-323-67229-0 ($89.99) (Same as AHL298) Body Mechanics and Self-Care Manual ISBN 978-0-8385-0747-6 (up to $77) (Same as AHL299) Communication & Ethics for Bodywork Practitioners, ISBN 978-0-8036-2404-7 ($51.95) All textbooks included in course cost |
$715 T-$215/F-$500 |
|
AHL301 |
Intro to Touch & Joint Movement for Massage Therapy |
44 |
Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 6th edition ISBN 978-0-323-67229-0 ($89.99) (same as AHL300) Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th edition ISBN 978-0-323-66183-6 ($102.99) (same as AHL300) All textbooks included in course cost |
$569 T-$171/F-$398 |
|
AHL302 |
Applied Reiki I for Massage Therapy |
12 | None |
$169 T-$51/F-$118 |
|
AHE805 or AHL250 |
CPR for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider |
7 |
None |
$109 T-$33/F-$76 |
| Module I Totals: | 239 |
$3,242 T-$975/F-$2,267 |
Module II
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
| AHL303 | Principles of Chair for Massage Therapy | 32 |
Therapeutic Chair Massage ISBN 9780781742344 ($20 or less) Textbooks included in course cost |
$429 T-$129/F-$300 |
| AHL304 | Deep Tissue Theory & Practice for Massage Therapy | 28 |
Trail Guide to the Body, 6th edition ISBN 978-0-9987850-6-6 ($82.95) (same as AHL399) Textbooks included in course cost |
$359 T-$108/F-$251 |
| AHL305 | Anatomy & Physiology II for Massage Therapy | 64 |
Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapists, 2nd Edition ISBN 978-0-9982663-8-1 ($84.95) Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapists Review Guide, 2nd Edition ISBN 978-0-9982663-7-4 ($35.95) All textbooks included in course cost |
$805 T-$242/F-$563 |
| AHL306 | Fundamentals of Pathology for Massage Therapy | 52 |
A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology: Critical Thinking and Practical Application, 7th edition ISBN 978-0-9982663-4-3 ($85.95) Textbooks included in course cost |
$675 T-$203/F-$472 |
| Module II Totals: | 176 |
$2,268 T-$682/F-$1,586 |
Module III:
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
| AHL307 | Fundamentals of Neuromuscular Therapy- Lecture & Palpation | 72 |
The Muscle & Bone Palpation Manual, 3rd Edition ISBN 978-0-323-76136-9 ($76.99) Textbooks included in course cost |
$909 T-$273/F-$636 |
| AHL308 | Neuromuscular Therapy- Theory & Practice | 72 | Same as AHL307 |
$909 T-$273/F-$636 |
| AHL309 |
Spa Bodywork- A Fundamental Approach |
68 |
The Complete Spa Book for Massage Therapists ISBN 9781418000141 ($79.95) The Complete Guide to Lymph Drainage Massage 2nd edition ISBN 9781439056714 ($69.95) Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Prenatal Labor, and Postpartum Practice, 2nd edition ISBN 978-1-58255-851-6 (aproximately $20) All textbooks included in course cost |
$855 T-$257/F-$598 |
| AHL310 | Applied Pharmacology for the Massage Therapist | 28 |
Pharmacology for Massage Therapy, ISBN 9780781747981 (less than $20) Textbooks included in course cost |
$359 T-$108/F-$251 |
| AHL311 | Principles of Business for Massage Therapy | 40 |
Business Mastery, 5th Edition ISBN 978-188290-8-05-9 ($43.95) Business Mastery, 5th Edition, Student Workbook (pdf) ($0.00) All textbooks included in course cost |
$499 T-$150/F-$349 |
|
Module III Totals: |
280 |
$3,531 T-$1,061/F-$2,470 |
Module IV:
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
| AHL312 | Principles of Sports Massage | 28 |
Sports Massage ISBN 9780736082600 ($39.00) Textbooks included in course cost |
$359 T-$108/F-$251 |
| AHL313 | Principles of Research and Massage Therapy | 24 |
Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th edition ISBN 978-0-323-66183-6 ($102.99) (Same as AHL301) Textbooks included in course cost |
$309 T-$93/F-$216 |
| AHL314 | Introduction to Myofascial Release | 36 |
Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 6th edition ISBN 978-0-323-67229-0 ($89.99) (Same as AHL301) Job's Body ISBN 9781581770223 (less than $30) All textbooks included in course cost |
$475 T-$143/F-$332 |
| AHL315 | Massage Therapy Clinic | 24 | N/A |
$309 T-$93/F-$216 |
| AHL316 | Introduction to Reflexology for Massage Therapy | 16 |
Reflexology: A Basic Guide ISBN 9780760712481 ($10) Textbooks included in course cost |
$205 T-$63/F-$146 |
| AHL317 | MD Law, Jurisprudence & MBLEx Test Prep for Massage Therapy | 16 |
Ascencia MBLEx: Study Guide ISBN 9781635309492 ($30.00) Textbooks included in course cost |
$205 T-$62/F-$143 |
| Module IV Totals: | 144 |
$1,866 T-$562/F-$1,304 |
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| Course Series Totals: | 839 | $1,108.51 (included in course cost) |
$10,907 T-$3,280/F-$7,627 |
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