Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
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MT-101 |
Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology |
7 |
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MT-201 |
Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage |
6 |
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MT-301 |
Therapeutic Massage & Clinical Pathology |
6 |
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MT-401 |
Holistic Principles & Massage Therapy |
6 |
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BUS-101 |
Basic Keyboarding & Intro to Computers |
3 |
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BUS-201 |
MS Word |
3 |
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MT-501 |
The Business of Massage |
3 |
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MT-601 |
Massage Therapy Clinic |
3 |
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Total Semester Credits = 37 Total Clock Hours = 750 |
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The length of time normally required for completion of program = 31 to 33 weeks (day). The length of time normally required for completion of program = 49 to 52 weeks (evening). |
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Upon successful completion of the Massage Therapy program, the student will have been trained in the necessary skills of anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic massage to apply a variety of manual massage techniques in order to positively affect the health and well-being of clients. The program also trains the student to understand various Western and non-Western massage systems, to understand the regulations/laws and business skills required to successfully operate a massage practice, to know how to promote themselves in the massage profession, and to develop a caring attitude toward their clients.
Having successfully completed the program, the student may qualify for such entry-level positions as Massage Therapist and Massage Practitioner within a variety of settings.