Major Requirements

Massage Therapy Certificate

Course Number	Course Name	Units
Htech 4	Structure & Function of the Human Body	3
Htech 5	Basic Medical Terminology	3
Htech 7	Medical Law and Ethics	2
Htech 8	Communication for Health Care Personnel	2
Htech 70	Intro. to Holistic Medicine	1
Htech 71A	Basic Massage Therapy	2
Htech 71B	Shiatsu and Chair Massage	2
Htech 54A	Internship	2
Total Units		17

Recommended Electives

Course Number	Course Name	Units
Comm 12	Intercultural Communication	3

NOTE: A grade of C or better must be earned for all certificate programs.

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE: for completion in 3 semesters

First Option

Semester	Course Name
First Semester (Fall)	Htech 4, 5, 70, 71A
Second Semester (Spring)	Htech 7, 8, 71B
Third Semester (Summer)	Htech 54A (Internship)

Second Option

Semester	Course Name
First Semester (Fall)	Htech 4, 7, 8, 71A
Second Semester (Spring)	Htech 5, 70, 71B
Third Semester (Summer)	Htech 54A (Internship)

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Department Chair
Kristine Gaiero
408.741.4019
e-mail:  kris_gaiero@westvalley.edu

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