MX 000 - Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the systematic and scientific manipulation of soft tissue with the intent of positively affecting the health and well-being of a client. Although some aspects of massage are instinctive, modern massage therapy is also a profession that requires licensure in most states. As a health care profession, the education of a massage therapist requires basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, pharmacology, business, self-care, nutrition, hydrotherapy and many other related topics. There are dozens of massage therapy modalities ranging from therapeutic to relaxation (spa). Some of these modalities include Swedish massage, sports, reflexology, medical massage, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial massage therapy, and pregnancy massage. The program includes training in both scientific and therapeutic application of many of these modalities. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to work independently or work for others in performing a full body relaxation or therapeutic massage session. Upon completion of the massage therapy program the student will also need to pass a state licensure exam in order to begin the process of applying for licensure. The content in the program is designed to provide the required information for this examination.
Note(s): 650 hour course (325 hours per term)
Total Contact Hours Per Week 22.57
Allow for the student to be below college-level Reading
Allow for the student to be below college- level English
Allow for the student to be below college- level Math
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