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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