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Program of Study: Massage Therapy Program
Hourly curriculum breakdown by modules:
Historical Overview of Massage
Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage
Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners
Anatomy and Physiology: 134 hours total
Overview of Human Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology: Structure and Function
Integumentary System
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
Muscles of the Upper Body
Muscles of the Lower Body
The Circulatory System (Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems)
The Immune System
The Nervous System
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
Endocrine System
Reproductive System
Preparations for the Practitioner: Self Care part 1
Swedish Massage
Effects, Benefits, Indications and Contraindications of Massage
Classifications of Massage Movements
Procedures for Complete Swedish Body Massage
Swedish Massage – hands on practice
Medical Terminology
Consultation and Documentation
SOAP Notes
Clinical Massage and Deep Tissue Massage
The Business of Massage
The Business of Massage
Infection Control and Safety Practices
Business Practices
Hydrotherapy/Cryotherapy
Pathology
Yoga and Stretching: Self-care part 2
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) and Trigger Point Therapy Massage
Massage in Medicine
Massage in the Spa
Other therapeutic modalities:
Chair massage/hot stone massage/reflexology/acupressure
Massage for Special Populations:
Prenatal and Perinatal Massage/Infant Massage/Older Adult
Disabled clients/Cancer Considerations
Athletic/Sports Massage
Adult, Baby & Child First Aid/CPR/AED Red Cross Certification
Introduction to Fundamentals of Nutrition
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Introduction to Anatomy Trains – Fascia and Biomechanical Regulation
Licensing Board Review
Supervised Clinic Hours
Total Program Hours
Hours
2
2
10
3
3
3
10
4
40
40
8
4
4
3
3
2
4
3
8
2
2
45
40
5
3
2
70
2
3
5
5
40
10
110
10
30
23
15
10
25
10
20
5
5
10
42
100
800
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2134 Georgia HWY 18 East
Macon, GA 31217
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