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CAREER PROGRAMS: Major Requirements

Health Care Technologies Requirements
Massage Therapy

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

Other Health Care Technology Offerings


Questions about Career Programs?
Call 408.741.2098
Email Career Programs Center:cathy_aimonetti@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
Stop by room AAS 35 at West Valley College

REVISED July 22, 2008


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