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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