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Massage Therapy Program

Overview

The Massage Therapy Basic Certificate provides students with the foundation of knowledge in theory and practice of current massage techniques. The student will be prepared to sit for the National and State licensing exams. The certificate program is approved by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).

General Information

Residents of South Suburban College’s District will be given first priority for admission into the program. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to the program.

Before receiving an application to the Massage Therapy Basic Certificate Program the student must:

1. Submit an application for credit courses to South Suburban College.

2. Forward high school/GED transcripts to the Office of Admissions & Records.

3. Take the SSC College Placement test and complete any required college preparatory class in math, English or reading with a grade of “C” or better.

    • Math must be completed through MTH 095-Elementary Algebra level
    • English must be completed through ENG 099-Writer’s Workshop II
    • Reading must be completed through RDG 082-Reading & Learning Skills III.

Program Admission Requirements

The applicant must:

1. Submit a Massage Therapy Basic Certificate Application to the Allied Health Department office, Room 4453.

2. Be 18 years of age or older.

3. Complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

  • THM 101-Introduction to Therapeutic Massage
  • MDR 102-Fundamentals of Medical Terminology

4. Have current CPR certification or complete FAD 205.

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