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 |
60 |
| KINESIOLOGY | 60 |
| PALPATION | 20 |
| JOINT FUNCTION | 10 |
| PATHOLOGY (30 HOURS CONTRAINDICATIONS/30 HOURS INDICATIONS)(HIV/AIDS Training) | 70 |
| INTRODUCTIONS TO MASSAGE | 10 |
| SWEDISH MASSAGE | 55 |
| VARIATION | 100 |
| REMEDIAL | 10 |
| BODY MECHANICS | 15 |
| HYDROTHERAPY | 20 |
| CLINICAL PRACTICE | 50 |
| HYGEINE AND HEALTH | 10 |
| RECORDS | 5 |
| TERMINOLOGY | 20 |
| ETHICS | 40 |
| BUSINESS | 10 |
| CLIENT | 5 |
| LAW |
10 |
| SPA MASSAGE | 50 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 625 |

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