Fullerton College

 Therapeutic & Sports Massage Therapist Program

Mission Statement

The mission of Fullerton College School of Massage is to provide career training in Therapeutic & Sport Massage.  The department has a commitment to holistic education and the training is designed to provide a safe space in which to integrate the body, mind, heart and spirit.  Our intention is: 

- To prepare students with the technical, business, professional and customer

    service skills required to succeed in the field of Therapeutic and Sports Massage.

- To cultivate the compassionate, therapeutic and healing aspects of touch.

- To prepare students to take the NCBTMB Examination (National Certification Board

    for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork).

- To make a positive difference in the quality of life for everyone who participates with us.

- The Fullerton College Therapeutic and Sports Massage Therapist Program maintain its accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and its
approval by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).

About The Program

The Fullerton College Therapeutic & Sports Massage program provides a thorough and broad-based entry-level education for those who want a program that supports integration of personal and professional development.

 Level I Therapeutic & Sports Massage Therapist Certificate

 The Level I Therapeutic & Sports Massage Therapist Certificate requires a total of 26 units totaling 528 hours. This program is designed to prepare students with the necessary entry level professional skills for employment in the field of massage therapy.

   ▫ WELL 110 F Pathology: The Massage Connection (3)*   ▫ WELL 230 F The Body-Mind Connection (3)*

   ▫ WELL 232 F Introduction to Massage (4)*                        ▫ WELL 233 F Intermediate Massage (3)*

   ▫ WELL 234 F Advanced Massage (3)*                               ▫ WELL 236 F Sports Massage (3)*

   ▫ WELL 238 F Massage & Bodywork Lab (2)*

   ▫ WELL 239 F Internship Massage & Bodywork (1-4) 2 Required*

   ▫ WELL 265 F Kinesiology (3)

Level II Therapeutic & Sports Massage Therapist Certificate

The Level II Therapeutic & Sports Massage Therapist Certificate requires a total of 14 required units and 8 units from restricted electives totaling 22 units (474 hours). The two certificates together equal 1002 hours.

Required Courses (14 Units)

   ▫ BUS 180 F Small Business Management (3)               ▫ NUTR 210 F Human Nutrition (3)

   ▫ WELL 239 F Internship Massage & Bodywork (1-4) 1 Required*

   ▫ BIOL 102 F / 102 LF Human Biology & Lab (4)           ▫ PE 236 F Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries (3)

Restricted Electives (8 Units)

   ▫ ANTH 102 F Cultural Anthropology (3)                        ▫ PE 102 F Yoga (1)

   ▫ PE 103 F Aikido (1)                                                     ▫ PE 110 F Pilates (Alignment/Correctives) (1)

   ▫ PE 270 F Diet & Exercise for Athletes (3)                     ▫ WELL 119 F Applied Biomechanics (2)

   ▫ WELL 221 F Personal Training Internship (1-2)           ▫ WELL 239 F Internship Massage & Bodywork (1-4)

* Courses must be taken at Fullerton College.

Note:  All courses must be completed with a "C" or better.

Note:  Students must present current CPR and                  
            American Red Cross First Aid cards to receive certificate.

Program Instructors

Connie Carroll:  MS, MA, HHP, LMT, and Program Director                 Loretta Gallagher: HHP, MT, BS

Dr. Michael Kelley: DC, PhD Biomechanics                                         Monica Soukair: LMT, HHP

Alba Tucker: LMT                                                                                Cathy Underwood: MT, BS

For course information;

Website: http://massage.fullcoll.edu/

Telephone: (714) 992-7474 or (714) 992-7138

Updated: 4/2/2009