MT101  Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapists -- 100 hours
This course is an introduction to anatomy and physiology for the massage therapist. Students will learn basic terminology; cell structure and function; the four basic tissue types, the 10 basic systems of the human body and their functions with an emphasis on the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.

MT111  Business and Ethics for Massage Therapists --10 hours
This course will provide students with a guide to ethical behavior in a professional setting, as well as an understanding of basic concepts of business management.

MT121  Pathology for Massage Therapists --40 hours
An overview of pathology that helps students adapt their technique to ease pain and discomfort, promote healing, and avoid treatment when contraindicated with an emphasis on how massage influences the disease and healing processes.

MT131  Fundamentals of Swedish Massage  -- 100 hours
This course provides the student with a comprehensive foundation in Swedish massage techniques and practice. The art of professional touch and palpation, proper biomechanics, appropriate draping techniques, choosing the right equipment and client intake will also be taught.

MT141  Fundamentals of Deep Tissue Massage --50 hours
Introduces students to deep tissue massage techniques.  Emphasis is placed on using the concepts of muscle OIA to develop and implement a therapeutic treatment plan, as well as understanding the indications and contraindications of deep tissue treatments.

Massage Therapist Certification Program (300 hours)*
MT201  Anatomy &  Kinesiology for Massage Therapists --50 hours
Designed to provide students with a review and an advanced understanding of specific major muscles, origins, insertions and actions and how body movement can contribute to muscle dysfunction.  Emphasis will be placed on basic principles of biomechanics. 

MT211  Business and Ethics for Massage Therapists --10 hours
This course will provide students with a guide to ethical behavior in a professional setting, as well as an understanding of basic concepts of business management.  Emphasis will be place on understanding ethical guidelines used in the massage and bodywork industry and developing a healthy client/practitioner relationship. 

MT231  Sports Massage --83 hours
Students will be taught practical skills needed in one of the most rapidly growing areas of massage therapy.  Various massage and stretching techniques as well as an overview of athletic injuries will be discussed and demonstrated.  Emphasis is placed on specific maintenance and rehabilitative therapies.

MT241  Deep Tissue Massage --32 hours
Designed to introduce students to advanced deep tissue massage techniques.

MT251  Eastern Massage Theory and Practice  -- 25 hours
Designed to introduce students to the history of Chinese Medicine and explore how ancient concepts such as Yin/Yang, the Five Element Theory, and mapping of the meridian system and acupressure points are still being used in therapeutic practices today.  Students will also receive an introduction to Shiatsu, Ayurveda, Reflexology and the concept of chakras. 

MT301  Student Intern Clinic  --100 hours
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to utilize and demonstrate their massage therapy techniques in a supervised setting.  The Clinic setting will allow the student to apply their assessment and evaluation skills and create a real world experience working with the general public.

 

*Completion of Phase I is a prerequisite for Phase II.