Certificate of Achievement
Massage
Specialist
(An Open Entry Program)
Nature of Work
Massage specialists are trained to administer specialized techniques which are designed to enhance the "physical well being" of their clients.. "Physical well being" includes reduced stress and chronic tension. Hand-on techniques such as Swedish, infant, prenatal and sports massage, acupressure, triggerpoint therapy, and deep tissue bodywork are used to reduce stress, tension, and pain. As licensed practitioners, massage specialists may practice independently after establishing their own private practice. In addition, many licensed massage specialists own and/or manage businesses which provide these specialized techniques in a variety of work environments.
Licensed massage specialists may seek employment in a number of venues including day spas, saunas, resorts, fitness centers, and privately owned massage specialty centers. Employment opportunities are also available in medical practices and the clinics of other health care providers (e.g., chiropractors). The rewards of being a licensed massage specialist include independence, direct client care, numerous job and career opportunities, and good salaries.
Program Description
The Massage Specialist program is a two-semester program leading to a Certificate of Achievement. The curriculum consists of a sequentially planned series of specialized courses which are designed to help the student develop the intellectual, technical, social, and computation skills necessary to become a competent, safe, and ethical massage specialist.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the certification examination of the National Certification Board of Massage Therapists and Bodywork. The graduates will also be eligible for licensing in the various states and communities of the United States.
Certificate of Achievement Course Requirements
Program Course Sheet
Career Guide and Approximate Costs
Admission Requirements
The College of Southern Nevada's Medical Office Assisting Program is an Open Entry Program. Therefore, an application for admission is NOT required. However, there may be some course restrictions or prerequisites. Prior to enrolling in the Massage Specialist program, students must contact Ms. Karrie York at (702) 651-5584 or Dr. Wendy Gross at (702) 651-5025.
New Student Checklist
New students to CSN planning to register for this Open-Entry Health Science program should complete the steps outlined on the Checklist for New Students Seeking an Open-Entry Health Science Certificate of Achievement.
Please contact the Health Programs Advisement Office at 651-5690 for further information or e-mail the Health Programs Advisor directly.
This page last modified: 12/2007