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MASSAGE THERAPY

Roane State Community College

CertificateAcademicCIP: 51.3501

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Massage therapy is a certificate program to prepare students for entry level careers in the growing field of massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) and, upon successful passage of the exam, be eligible for a Tennessee Massage Therapy License. The focus of this program will be Swedish Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy with an overview of the many other modalities practiced by Licensed Massage Therapists.

Credits

21 credits

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Harriman, Tennessee

    276 Patton Lane, Harriman, Tennessee, 37748

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 31-9011.00

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingWritingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionInstructingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguagePsychologyMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDynamic StrengthTrunk StrengthManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationExtent FlexibilitySpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear VisionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how
  • Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions,
  • Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Calendar and scheduling softwareMedical softwareWord processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Bath robesBody lotionsBolstersCold packsCupping setsDesktop computersHeat lampsHot packsHydrotherapy equipmentMassage chairsMassage stone setsMassage stoolsMechanical vibrating massage devicesNotebook computersPersonal computers3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital cameras

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Massage Therapists31-9011.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Client medical histories and stress or pain concerns — assess independently during intake consultations to determine appropriate massage modalities with minimal oversight.
  • Swedish, deep tissue, and trigger-point massage techniques — apply routinely to muscles and soft tissues across a standard caseload to address common injuries and wellness goals.
  • Treatment room sanitation schedules and supply inventory — manage consistently throughout the workday to maintain a safe and professional clinical environment.
  • Sustained finger and hand pressure — deliver accurately to specific body points during myofascial and acupressure sessions for a diverse client population.
  • Individualized treatment plans — develop and propose to clients that specify modality selection, session frequency, and duration based on assessed conditions.
  • Electronic medical records and session notes — maintain with regularity and accuracy using clinic software to support continuity of care across multiple visits.
  • Soft tissue condition, joint mobility, muscle strength, and range of motion — assess through structured palpation and movement screening during initial and follow-up evaluations.
  • Rehabilitative exercises, stretching routines, and relaxation techniques — explain and demonstrate to clients during and after sessions to reinforce at-home self-care.
  • Judgment and critical thinking — apply when modifying pressure and technique mid-session in response to client feedback and observed tissue response.
  • Word processing and spreadsheet software — use to track client progress notes and generate basic reports supporting clinic documentation requirements.

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