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Program of Study: Certified Massage Therapist

Hourly curriculum breakdown by modules:

Module OneHours
Historical Overview of Massage2
Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage2
Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners10
Anatomy and Physiology: 134 hours total
Overview of Human Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology3
Anatomy and Physiology: Structure and Function3
Integumentary System3
The Skeletal System10
The Muscular System4
Muscles of the Upper Body40
Muscles of the Lower Body40
The Circulatory System (Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems)8
The Immune System4
The Nervous System4
The Respiratory System3
The Digestive System3
The Urinary System2
Endocrine System4
Reproductive System3
Preparations for the Practitioner: Self Care part 18
Swedish Massage
Effects, Benefits, Indications and Contraindications of Massage2
Classifications of Massage Movements2
Procedures for Complete Swedish Body Massage45
Total Module One Hours200
Module 2Hours
Swedish Massage – hands on practice40
Medical Terminology5
Consultation and Documentation3
SOAP Notes2
Clinical Massage and Deep Tissue Massage70
The Business of Massage
Equipment, Products and Environment2
Infection Control and Safety Practices3
Business Practices5
Hydrotherapy/Cryotherapy5
Pathology40
Yoga and Stretching: Self-care part 210
Total Module Two Hours185
Module ThreeHours
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) and Trigger Point Therapy Massage110
Massage in Medicine10
Massage in the Spa30
Other therapeutic modalities:
Chair massage/hot stone massage/reflexology/acupressure23
Massage for Special Populations:
Prenatal and Perinatal Massage/Infant Massage/Older Adult15
Disabled clients/Cancer Considerations10
Athletic/Sports Massage25
Total Module Three Hours223
Module FourHours
Adult, Baby & Child First Aid/CPR/AED Red Cross Certification10
Introduction to Fundamentals of Nutrition20
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome5
Lymphatic Drainage Massage5
Introduction to Anatomy Trains – Fascia and Biomechanical Regulation10
Licensing Board Review42
Supervised Clinic Hours100
Total Module Four Hours192
Total Program Hours800

Middle Georgia School of Massage

102 E Clinton Street
Suite 3
Gray, GA 31032

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About

  • Approved Massage Therapy Program
  • Note from Director
  • Mission Statement
  • General Information:
  • Occupations for LMT’s
  • Faculty and Guest Instructors
  • Non-discrimination Policy
  • Privacy Policy

Program

  • Academic Information
  • Certified Massage Therapist Program
  • Graduation Requirements
  • License Requirements-State of GA
  • Complaint Policy & Procedure
  • Graduate Placement Assistance

Admissions

  • Application Process
  • General Eligibility Requirements – GA

Tuition & Fees

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Refund Policy

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