Finger Lakes Community College

Therapeutic Massage/Integrated Health Care
The Degree
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
The Program
Our Therapeutic Massage/Integrated Health Care program will equip you with the knowledge and skills
that are necessary for practicing massage therapy, and it will provide you a foundation in the life sciences,
complementary therapies, and self-care practices. Whether you’re interested in a new career in this field, or
you work as a health care professional and it is your goal to add massage therapy to your credentials, this
program is designed for you. With classes ranging from medical massage to complementary and alternative
therapies to massage therapy research, you’ll graduate with an in-demand degree that will get you ready to
explore the job market or go on for an advanced degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Therapeutic Massage/Integrated Health Care degree, students will:
 Evaluate clients to create appropriate treatment plans using massage and other bodywork modalities
by synthesizing their scientific foundation with massage theory.
 Apply hands-on therapeutic skills both in the classroom and in clinical settings.
 Exhibit professionalism when interacting with clients, colleagues, employees/employers, and other
health care professionals utilizing appropriate oral and written communication skills.
 Exhibit knowledge of complementary therapies commonly used in conjunction with massage
therapy to understand the massage therapist’s scope of practice within the field of holistic and
medical therapies.
 Practice self-care techniques to maintain physical well-being and career longevity