The purpose of this course is to train students in basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits
and desirable attitude necessary for an entry-level position in massage and/or related careers. This course consists
of 750 clock hours of study in both theory and practical skill development that is required for licensing by the
Washington State Department of Health & Licensing as well as meeting certification requirements for Board
Certification through National certification board of therapeutic massage and bodywork (NCBTMB).
MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE UNITS AND HOURS PER UNIT | |
---|---|
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY |
75 |
KINESIOLOGY | 60 |
PALPATION | 55 |
JOINT FUNCTION | 25 |
PATHOLOGY (30 HOURS CONTRAINDICATIONS/30 HOURS INDICATIONS)(HIV/AIDS Training) | 70 |
INTRODUCTIONS TO MASSAGE | 15 |
SWEDISH MASSAGE | 55 |
VARIATION | 100 |
REMEDIAL | 10 |
BODY MECHANICS | 15 |
HYDROTHERAPY | 20 |
CLINICAL PRACTICE | 75 |
HYGEINE AND HEALTH | 10 |
RECORDS | 10 |
TERMINOLOGY | 30 |
ETHICS | 40 |
BUSINESS | 15 |
CLIENT | 10 |
LAW |
10 |
SPA MASSAGE | 50 |
TOTAL HOURS | 750 |
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