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Program Overview

This program, which consists of two components, Massage Therapy I & II, is designed to provide students with the essential skills to become a Licensed Massage Therapist in North Carolina. The curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct client care setting to provide manipulation, methodical pressure, friction, and kneading of the body for maintaining wellness or treating alterations in wellness throughout the lifespan as well as technical skills required to perform basic therapeutic massage. The foundation of this program is based on the standards of the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy.

massage therapy suppliesStudents will practice the clinical process of conducting client assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and performing safe and comprehensive massage therapy under the supervision of a Licensed Massage Therapist.  In addition, students will exercise their legal and ethical duties according to the regulations and expectations of the massage therapy profession and the State Board.   Upon completion of the program and having acquired the necessary state licensure students will be able to work in hospitals and clinics, chiropractor and doctor offices, wellness centers, fitness centers and salons, various sports activities, corporate wellness programs, performing arts programs, as well as establish their own private practice.

Massage Therapy Curriculum

    1. Fundamental Theory and Practice of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
    2. History
    3. Sanitary & Safety Practices
    4. Assessment
    5. Principles of treatment
    6. Massage Movements
    7. Massage Techniques
    8. Theory and practice of therapeutic methods
  1. Anatomy and Physiology & Pathology
    1. Structure and function of the human body
    2. Common pathologies
  1. Specific Areas
    1. Professional Ethics & NC Laws and Regulations
    2. Business Practices for Massage & Bodywork Therapy
    3. Psychological Concepts – Somatics
      1. Dynamics of client/therapist relationship
      2. Professional communication skills
      3. Mind-body connection
      4. Boundary Functions
  1. Related Topics
    1. Adjunctive modalities
    2. Nutrition
    3. Kinesiology
  1. Clinical Hours
    1. Monday 12:00 to 9:30pm
    2. Tuesday - Thursday 12:00 to 5:00pm
    3. Friday 9:00 to 5:00pm
 
 
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