Medical Massage Therapy Program

The Collin College Medical Massage Program is an entry-level program designed to prepare students for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) and state licensure in Massage Therapy.

Upon successful completion of the entire program and passing of the MBLEx, students may apply for a Massage Therapy License through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The entire Medical Massage Therapy Program comprises both (1) 500 hours required by the state for licensure as a massage therapist and (2) an additional 60 hours designed to further prepare students with advanced knowledge and skills applicable to healthcare, wellness, and rehabilitative settings.
A Level I Certificate in Medical Massage Therapy will be awarded to students who successfully completed the entire 560-hour instructional program.

Program Information Session signup: Email medmassage@collin.edu to receive link 

Students must APPLY to the program and be Accepted prior to registering for courses.  
1. Complete and submit the application packet no later than one week prior to the start of class. (Click here to apply)
2.  Allow 3-5 days for processing.  Once the application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to register for classes. 
     Applications are due 7 days prior to the course start date. 
3.  Financial Aid: Texas grant for up to $1500 available. Email cefinancialaid@collin.edu 

Curriculum

Program Length:  The program can be completed in 7 months (28 weeks)
Class Meeting Times: Monday - Friday 6-10 p.m.  (subject to change)
Total Cost of the Program: $6800.00
Course Tuition can be paid per class.

Medical Massage Therapy Program Course Material: 

Tuition includes textbooks, Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) student permit, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) student liability Membership, MBLEX exam fee, TDLR license application packet fee, and professional student material kit. 

Textbooks used for the program: 

• Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 6th Edition, Author: Mark F. Beck (Textbook, Workbook). 
• Trail Guide to the Body, 5th Edition, Andrew Biel, (Textbook, Workbook) 
• Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, 7th Edition, Ruth Werner 

Marketable Skills

• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to deliver a therapeutic massage experience. 
• Understand and comply with body care products, laboratory, and medical spa equipment safety guidelines.  
• Work independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals to assess, develop and implement specialized treatment plans to improve conditions, disorders, injuries and other pathologies related to massage.  
• Perform therapeutic massage procedures utilizing medical-grade products, equipment, and varying modalities.
• Utilize medical spa software to schedule appointments and maintain healthcare records while protecting client confidentiality.  
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Provide patient education pore and post-therapeutic massage procedures.  

Required Uniform: Black Scrubs, closed-toe shoes (Tennis shoes/Sneakers) 

Required Vaccination: The 82nd Texas Legislature approved Senate Bill 1107, which requires bacterial meningitis vaccinations for all students entering college who are under 22 years of age. Students under 22 years of age will have to show proof of vaccination before the beginning of classes. 

Financial Aid: grant for up to $1500 available. Email cefinancialaid@collin.edu to request information. 

Contact us at: 
2200 W. University Dr., McKinney, TX 75070 
Main Building B117-G 
Program Coordinator: Nicole Green
972.549.6447 
medmassage@collin.edu