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Massage Therapy

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 51.3501

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Credits

20 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Health & Human ServiceFrom The University of Tennessee
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Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Locations

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingService OrientationMonitoringCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingInstructingLearning StrategiesActive Learning

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyMedicine and DentistryBiologyAdministrativeEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingDynamic StrengthTrunk StrengthManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationExtent FlexibilityArm-Hand SteadinessFinger Dexterity

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.
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  • Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
  • Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical r
  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions
  • Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse
  • Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients'
  • Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropra
  • Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing
  • Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct th
  • Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
  • Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, sy
  • Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Confirm the identities of patients by verifying their personal information.

Technology

Medical softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareSpreadsheet softwareData base user interface and query softwareOffice suite softwareWord processing softwareCategorization or classification softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareComputer based training softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareBilling and invoicing softwareAccounting softwareVideo conferencing softwareCloud-based data access and sharing softwareInventory management softwarePresentation softwareWeb platform development softwareElectronic mail 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

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

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

  • 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.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
56%
Placement Rate
89%