FIRST YEAR | |||
First Semester | Hours | ||
MAS-055 | Massage Therapy I *+MAS-055 This course serves as an introduction to the basic principles and Swedish massage techniques. This course introduces students to the historical overview of massage therapy and specific areas of massage practice including: safety, infection control practice, draping, body mechanics, centering, and client positioning.
Massage Therapy I Course Outline | 5.0 | |
BIO-050 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology BIO-050 This course provides an understanding of anatomical structures and functions of the human body.
Basic Anatomy & Physiology Course Outline | 4.0 | |
MAS-058 | Legal Documentation for MT *+MAS-058 This course is designed to introduce the student to legal documentation using different formats while learning massage abbreviations and medical terminology.
Legal Documentation for MT Course Outline | 2.0 | |
Semester Totals |
11.0 | ||
Second Semester | |||
MAS-065 | Massage Therapy II *+++MAS-065 This course expands a full body massage with the introduction of clinical and therapeutic practices. The student will learn how to apply heat, cold, and hydrotherapy as well as deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial, and athletic massage techniques.
Massage Therapy II Course Outline | 5.0 | |
MAS-060 | A & P for Massage Therapist II *+++MAS-060 This course provides the basic structure and function of the musculoskeletal system of the human body and basic theory of anatomy and physiology. The students will learn the origin, insertion and action of the major muscles of the human body.
A & P for Massage Therapist II Course Outline | 4.0 | |
MAS-067 | Pathology/Massage Therapist +++MAS-067 This course covers the nature and cause of diseases, which involves changes in structure, function and conditions produced by the diseases. Students will understand the effects of specific massage and how to select the most appropriate techniques for the condition.
Pathology/Massage Therapist Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
12.0 | ||
Summer Term | |||
MAS-075 | Massage Therapy III *++++MAS-075 This course introduces the student to massage in both spa and medical settings. Spa techniques will include aromatherapy, exfoliation, and body wraps. Business practices that relate to massage will be discussed.
Massage Therapy III Course Outline | 5.0 | |
MAS-077 | Massage Clinic I *++++MAS-077 This course is a supervised in house clinical practicum and out of house assignments in which the students will apply newly acquired skills of therapeutic massage to clients.
Massage Clinic I Course Outline | 1.5 | |
Semester Totals |
6.5 |
SECOND YEAR | |||
First Semester | Hours | ||
MAS-070 | Ethics for Massage Therapist +MAS-070 This course will discuss ethics dealing with a variety of situations that can occur between therapist and client. The Massage Therapist Code of Ethics will be reviewed. Students will learn about state laws and regulations governing massage therapy and licensure.
Ethics for Massage Therapist Course Outline | 1.0 | |
MAS-085 | Massage Therapy IV *+MAS-085 This course will give an introduction to other techniques including lymph massage, reflexology, and energetic manipulations. Students will also learn chair massages, and special population massage including for pregnant, elderly, infants, children, cancer and hospice clients.
Massage Therapy IV Course Outline | 5.0 | |
BUS-089 | Small Business Management BUS-089 Covers entrepreneurship opportunities and challenges facing small business managers including how to conceptualize a feasible business concept, develop a comprehensive business plan, obtain start-up capital, execute the firm's strategy and maintain financial and inventory control.
Small Business Management Course Outline | 3.0 | |
MAS-087 | Massage Clinic II *+MAS-087 This course is a supervised, in-house clinical practicum in which the students will apply new and previously acquired skills of therapeutic massage to clients.
Massage Clinic II Course Outline | 1.5 | |
Semester Totals |
10.5 |
Total Program Hours | 40.0 |