Massage Therapist (CMTH - Code C005)
The program allows the student to acquire the knowledge and techniques of manipulation, stretching and the application of therapeutic massage according to the various physical or emotional problems presented by the client. In the course of their academic development, the student will learn to develop manual therapy skills aimed at producing a series of controlled physiological reactions, in the musculoskeletal system and/or other body systems, that lead to therapeutic relief of the treated condition. As a graduation requirement, the student must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques, CPR.
The concentration courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C, and in practice a minimum grade of B is required. You will not be able to start the practice if you have not passed the following courses: CMTH 0110, CMTH 0120, CMTH 0130, CMTH 0140 and CMTH 0150.
The Bayamón, Fajardo and Metropolitan campuses are authorized to offer this Program.
- Students admitted in or before August 2021 - 32 credits / 1,230 hours
- New Students admitted in or after January 2022 - 34 credits / 1,020 hours
Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Massage Therapist
First Term
| CMTH 110 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body Systems | 3 |
| CMTH 120 | Clinical Pathology and Medical Terminology | 3 |
| CMTH 130 | History Fundamentals and Techniques of Swedish Massage | 3 |
| CMTH 140 | Oriental and Western Massage Techniques | 3 |
| CMTH 150 | Aromatherapy, Hydrotherapy and Reflexology | 4 |
Second Term
| CMTH 210 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Kinesiology | 3 |
| CMTH 220 | Orthopedic, Sports and Special Populations Massage | 3 |
| CMTH 230 | Clinical Massage: Deep Massage Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage | 3 |
| CMTH 240 | Ethics and Business Development | 3 |
| CMTH 250 | Practium | 6 |
For students enrolled on or before August 2021, in compliance with the past regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom will be added to the specified hours. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.