The Certificate in Massage Therapy is for students who wish to add a certificate to an existing degree or wish to pursue a career as a Massage Therapist and head straight into the work force. Students will complete the certificate in two semesters and may start in either the Spring or Fall semester.

The 500-hour Massage Therapy certificate program is presented in a hybrid format and completed in two semesters so that both traditional on-campus students and virtual, adult students can fit the curriculum into their schedules. Core theory classes are offered online, through the FHSU Online, and clinical experiences are offered in traditional format on campus, Saturday and Sunday, twice monthly.

Although Kansas does not require a massage therapist to hold a license, FHSU has created their curriculum to meet national standards. Upon successful completion of the program, a student is eligible to practice the art of professional massage therapy and sit for a National Certification Exam.

Program Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Hours
MTP 100	Basic Massage Techniques (On-Campus)	2
MTP 102	MT Fiscal Mgt/Ethical Practices (Virtual)	2
MTP 104	Structural Anatomy for Massage Therapy (Virtual)	2
MTP 106	MT Body Structure/ Function I (Virtual)	2
MTP 108	Massage Lab I (On-Campus)	4
MTP 110	Massage Clinic I (On-Campus)	2
	Hours	14
Second Semester
MTP 120	Advanced Massage Techniques (On-Campus)	2
MTP 122	Pathophysiology for Massage Therapy (Virtual)	3
MTP 124	Functional Kinesiology for Massage Therapy (Virtual)	2
MTP 126	MT Structure/Function II (Virtual)	2
MTP 128	Massage Lab II (On-Campus)	4
MTP 130	Massage Clinic II (On-Campus)	2
MTP 150	Externship for Massage Therapy (On-Site)	3
	Hours	18
	Total Hours	32