Hourly curriculum breakdown by modules:
Module One | Hours |
Historical Overview of Massage | 2 |
Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage | 2 |
Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners | 10 |
Anatomy and Physiology: 134 hours total | |
Overview of Human Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology | 3 |
Anatomy and Physiology: Structure and Function | 3 |
Integumentary System | 3 |
The Skeletal System | 10 |
The Muscular System | 4 |
Muscles of the Upper Body | 40 |
Muscles of the Lower Body | 40 |
The Circulatory System (Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems) | 8 |
The Immune System | 4 |
The Nervous System | 4 |
The Respiratory System | 3 |
The Digestive System | 3 |
The Urinary System | 2 |
Endocrine System | 4 |
Reproductive System | 3 |
Preparations for the Practitioner: Self Care part 1 | 8 |
Swedish Massage | |
Effects, Benefits, Indications and Contraindications of Massage | 2 |
Classifications of Massage Movements | 2 |
Procedures for Complete Swedish Body Massage | 45 |
Total Module One Hours | 200 |
Module 2 | Hours |
Swedish Massage – hands on practice | 40 |
Medical Terminology | 5 |
Consultation and Documentation | 3 |
SOAP Notes | 2 |
Clinical Massage and Deep Tissue Massage | 70 |
The Business of Massage | |
Equipment, Products and Environment | 2 |
Infection Control and Safety Practices | 3 |
Business Practices | 5 |
Hydrotherapy/Cryotherapy | 5 |
Pathology | 40 |
Yoga and Stretching: Self-care part 2 | 10 |
Total Module Two Hours | 185 |
Module Three | Hours |
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) and Trigger Point Therapy Massage | 110 |
Massage in Medicine | 10 |
Massage in the Spa | 30 |
Other therapeutic modalities: | |
Chair massage/hot stone massage/reflexology/acupressure | 23 |
Massage for Special Populations: | |
Prenatal and Perinatal Massage/Infant Massage/Older Adult | 15 |
Disabled clients/Cancer Considerations | 10 |
Athletic/Sports Massage | 25 |
Total Module Three Hours | 223 |
Module Four | Hours |
Adult, Baby & Child First Aid/CPR/AED Red Cross Certification | 10 |
Introduction to Fundamentals of Nutrition | 20 |
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome | 5 |
Lymphatic Drainage Massage | 5 |
Introduction to Anatomy Trains – Fascia and Biomechanical Regulation | 10 |
Licensing Board Review | 42 |
Supervised Clinic Hours | 100 |
Total Module Four Hours | 192 |
Total Program Hours | 800 |