1000-Hour CMT Program

The BCMT 1000-Hour Certificate program is one of the first of its kind and has set the framework for many other massage therapy programs and schools.

Graduating with a 1000-Hour Certificate in Massage Therapy gives you the flexibility to practice massage anywhere in the US and many places abroad. Each state is different in the number of hours of training it requires for therapists, but 1000 hours is the maximum. For information on becoming nationally certified following your graduation please visit the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork website.

The following modalities are the foundation of the program:

	Zen Shiatsu
	Swedish Therapeutic Massage
	Normalization of Soft Tissue
	Integrative Therapeutic Massage

These courses are supported by course work in human sciences, psychology, ethics, and career development. In addition, BCMT offers electives in other popular massage modalities, bodywork techniques, and a variety of field internship opportunities. All learning takes place in a supervised classroom, clinic environment, or as internships where the student's learning experience is maximized.

Day Schedule (full-time and part-time)

	Begins four times per year: January, April, July, and October
	Presented and completed in four, 10-week quarters
	One-year completion
	Classes and Clinic: Monday-Friday (approximately 25 hours/week)
	Full-time Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 9 am to 4pm and Friday, 9 am to 1pm
	Part-time Day Schedule: 2 to 3 days per week, 9am - 4pm
	Each quarter is followed by a break of two to four weeks

Evening Schedule (part-time)

	Begins twice per year: January and July
	Presented and completed in four, 20-week quarters
	Two-year completion
	Classes: Monday-Thursday, 6-9:45 pm (approx. 12.5 hours/ week)
	Clinic: Saturdays (will vary)
	Each quarter has a midterm break of two weeks
	Each quarter is followed by a break of three to four weeks

1000-Hour CMT Program Electives
Boulder College of Massage Therapy offers a wide range of course offerings allowing students to acquaint themselves with extraordinary instructors who are passionate about specific massage and bodywork topics. As part of the 1000-Hour Certificate Program, students choose 60 clock hours from the electives listed below - click on the title for full description.

1000-Hour CMT Program Internships/Community Service/Mentorship
These components were added to the curriculum as a way to provide students with educational experiences in the community as a professional massage therapist in training, under the supervision of an Internship Supervisor. Our approved internship sites provide practical client experience and create opportunities to network and explore different employment environments. Third and fourth quarter students complete a minimum of 30 supervised Internship hours, choosing from a variety of facilities and organizations throughout the Front Range.

Internship Site Examples:

	Medical Massage: Boulder Community Hospital, Rose Medical Center, Mapleton Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Christopher Village Chiropractic Center
	Sports Massage: The University of Colorado, The University of Denver, Colorado Crush Arena Football
	Canine & Equine Massage: Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, 7-Acre Horse Ranch, Bark in the Park, Furry Friends, Siberian Husky show dogs
	Elder Care: The Academy, Applewood Living Center
	Specialty: Hospice, Prenatal, Infant, Corporate Seated Massage
	Event: Numerous Cycling, Running, and Triathlon events across the Front Range

Community Service:
These opportunities are designed to further develop the professional skills of our students and to reach out to those in the community who are unable to receive massage therapy at our Student Clinic or from a professional therapist. Community Service recipients include:
                     -  Homebound individuals who have illness, injury, or disability
                     -  Groups or events that are supporting health care causes
                     -  Presentations about the benefits of massage
                     -  Assisting with a publishable research study in Therapeutic Massage

Mentorship Program:
This one-on-one mentoring experience occurs between a fourth quarter student and a professional massage therapist. The mentor will advise, teach, and evaluate the student's competence as a future massage professional. BCMT graduates who have been practicing for a minimum of three years volunteer their valuable time to "give back to their profession" by supporting this unique curriculum requirement.