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                   MASSAGE THERAPY (MT)

Course Number
Course Title

Credits

MT-101

Anatomy, Physiology, & Kinesiology

7

MT-201

    Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage

6

MT-301

            Therapeutic Massage & Clinical Pathology

6

MT-401

      Holistic Principles & Massage Therapy

6

BUS-101

        Basic Keyboarding & Intro to Computers

3

BUS-201

MS Word

3

MT-501

The Business of Massage

3

MT-601

Massage Therapy Clinic

3

 

 

 

 

Total Semester Credits = 37               Total Clock Hours = 750

 

                                      

                                        The length of time normally required for completion of program = 33 weeks (day).

                                         The length of time normally required for completion of program = 42  weeks (evening).

           OBJECTIVE

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.