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Massage Therapy Program

668 program hours completed in 22 weeks

This program focuses on the western styles massage therapy.  The program prepares students for entry level positions as massage therapists in medical, chiropractic and physical therapy offices, gyms, salons, spas, cruise ships, resorts and for private practice.  The following are the required courses:

Course #

 

Course Name

 

Hours

#101

 

Massage Therapy: Theory and Technique;                                   Supervised by staff

 

170

 

 

 

#102

 

Small Business Management for Massage;                                 Supervised by staff

 

40

 

 

 

#103

Introduction to Reflexology;                                                        Supervised by staff

8

 

 

 

#104

 

Sports Massage Basics;                                                            Supervised by staff

 

18

 

 

 

#105

 Corrective Muscle Therapy Techniques                                     Supervised by staff

52

 

 & Academic Theory

 

 

#106

 

Pathology for Massage;                                                              Supervised by staff

 

40

 

 

 

#107

 

Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology;                                      Supervised by staff

(Muscle Identification, and Palpation)


 

148

#108

 

Technique:  Hands-on Practicum Series #108-111

Students required to complete as part of curriculum.

Personal Rotation for Massage (Student perform Massage Therapy Treatment Sessions on individuals of their choice to gain confidence and endurance in the field.) *NOTE: students are not to be paid for any services while enrolled at the institute, nor will the general public be charged for services rendered by a student.

                                                                                                                              (Independent Study)

 

40

#109

 

(Student must perform Massage Therapy Treatment Sessions to the general public in an on-site supervised Student Clinic)

NOTE: students are not to be paid for any services while enrolled at the institute, nor will the general public be charged for services rendered by a student.

(Supervised On-site)

100

#110

 

Professional Externship volunteering for community organizations

(10 hour minimum supervised  in each setting/category: medical, education, sports event, non-profit/charity, and health awareness)

NOTE: students are not to be paid for any services while enrolled at the institute, nor will the general public be charged for services rendered by a student.               

(Supervised On-site)

40

#111
Active working Professionals Mentoring (Minimum of 5 hours to be used working, Certified Massage Therapists) *Note: students are not to be paid for any services while enrolled at the institute, nor will the general public be charged for services rendered by a student.                                                                                   

(Independent Study)

10

#112

 

Professional Externship for Personal Growth & Awareness                  

(Independent Study)

Must be taken concurrently with the Massage Therapy program for graduation eligibility.

 

2

Clock Hours of Instruction

 

616

Independent Study

 

52

 

TOTAL  PROGRAM

 

668



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