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Massage Therapy, Certificate of Technical Studies
Massage Therapy, Certificate of Technical Studies
at Delgado Community College
Louisiana Catalog
The Massage Therapy Program provides academic and clinical education in the practice of therapeutic massage. The program includes instruction in massage topics such as its history, purpose, benefits, its place in a holistic approach to wellness, and an introduction to the variety of massage techniques for special populations.
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Massage Therapists
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.
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Admissions
To be eligible for a Certificate in Massage Therapy, students must meet the following criteria:
- Complete all prerequisite courses by the spring semester preceding the August start date
- Earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all college courses and a 2.5 in all science prerequisites (BIOL 161 and BIOL 163 or BIOL 251 and BIOL 252 and BIOL 253 and BIOL 254)
- Complete a transcript evaluation by an Allied Health admissions advisor
- Attend a mandatory massage therapy admission information session and complete the written interview
- Provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Be eligible for ENGL 101 or ENGL 110 and MATH 098 as documented on the ACT, placement test or developmental course completion
- Must have current C.P.R certification.