All graduates must have satisfactory completion of all course work, current CPR card, be current with financial agreements.

“CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST”
616 class hrs plus 160 massage homework hrs = 776 Hours to complete program

Requires completion of the 616 Classroom Hours and the 160 massage homework hours along with satisfactory attendance and completion of all course work with passing grades.

Completion of this program demonstrates that the student has demonstrated a high level of skill in massage therapy and is well prepared to enter into the massage profession.

This certification exceeds the minimum requirements of the state of Colorado and the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. It designates a professional level of accomplishment for
Certification in Massage Therapy.

Requirements for MTIC Certification with Honors
616 class hours plus 400 documented Massage Homework Hours = 1016 Hours to qualify for the Honors Letter Program.

Graduates must meet the following criteria.
Completion of the 616 core classroom hours and the 400 documented Massage Homework Hours( 300 hours of giving massage and 100 hours of receiving massage) and the student must have an excellent attendance record with all required courses passed with a grade of "A".

The honors graduate will exemplify integrity and conforms to the highest ethical standards The honors graduate will also demonstrate an exceptional level of commitment to excellence in Massage Therapy and of service to their clients and the community.

The Honors Letter is offered for students entering MTIC who aspire to meet the standards established for MTIC's original program that was first offered in 1987. This 1016-hour of practice has run continuously for 17 years and has consistently produced highly skilled massage therapists.

MTIC is proud to continue this tradition. It is a tradition that values and respects the integrity and the very private and personal efforts of each student who is acquiring the valuable massage experience that comes through the effort of giving and receiving additional massage hours.

MTIC knows that this is a great experience for developing therapists since they will be consistently and diligently practicing what was taught in the classroom each week by applying these lessons in massage practice. There is no substitute for this level of personal experience and students in this program are adding 8- 10 hours per week of extra experience in massage therapy by striving to perfect massage skills taught in the classroom at MTIC.

For those who enjoy a challenge and desire to perfect their skills this option is a fine tradition to uphold.