The massage therapy program is designed for students who plan to apply for the Texas State Massage Therapist exam and practice massage therapy professionally. This program includes a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology, health and hygiene, hydrotherapy, business practices, professional ethics, and Swedish massage techniques.
For more information, call Alice Cagle at 281.756.3787 or email ce@alvincollege.edu.
ALVIN CAMPUS
Course No. Date(s) Time Day Room Instructor
CEMSSG 1013 01 09/02/2008 - 11/25/2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM TTH D216 C. VanVliet
Fee(s):
Tuition IN $560.00, Tuition OD $575.00
ALVIN CAMPUS
Course No. Date(s) Time Day Room Instructor
CEMSSG 1007 01 09/03/2008 - 10/22/2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM MW D216 A. Cagle
Fee(s):
Tuition IN $335.00, Tuition OD $350.00, Student Ser Fee $22.00
ALVIN CAMPUS
Course No. Date(s) Time Day Room Instructor
CEMSSG 1009 01 11/01/2008 - 11/17/2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM MW D216 A. Cagle
Fee(s):
Tuition IN $225.00, Tuition OD $240.00
Provides 450 hours of lecture/lab & 50 hours internship for
preparation to take State Massage Therapy Registration Exam.
TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED. Must provide own linens, supplies and
uniforms. These things should not be purchased until after student
attends class. $25.00 EACH HOUR FOR MAKE-UP HOURS FOR
MISSING ANY LECTURE/LAB. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR
GED PREFERRED. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM OR COLLEGE
TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED. GENERAL PHYSICAL, LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION, SELF-EXPLORATION QUESTIONAIRE,
ORIENTATION AND INTERVIEW REQUIRED. MALPRACTICE
INSURANCE FEE INCLUDED IN TUITION. Instructor will inform
you of supply charges. For application packet and additional
information on tuition and fees, call Massage Therapy Training
Coordinator, Alice Cagle at 281.756.3787 or email ce@alvincollege.edu.
These courses must be registered for concurrently:
1. Business Practices & Professional Ethics
2. Health & Hygiene
3. Anatomy & Physiology
4. Massage Therapy Fundamentals I
5. Hydrotherapy-Therapeutic Modalities
6. Massage Therapy Fundamentals II
7. Pathology for Massage
8. Kinesiology for Massage
Internship tuition is an additional $375.00 and $40 lab fee and
must be registered for upon successful completion of previous
courses.
*Massage Therapy students must bring a course payment receipt
to the library, Bldg A, to obtain a student I.D. card. The student
services fee is payable to the Continuing Education Office and is
current for one academic semester.
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2007
Texas HB 2644 to Change Massage Therapy Program
Requirements. Due to the recent passing of Texas House Bill 2644
during the 80th Legislative Session, the state pre-licensing training
requirements for becoming a massage therapist will increase
from 300 hours to 500 hours effective on Sept. 1. For more
information, contact the ACC Continuing Education Department
at 281-756-3787.
