Massage Therapist Program
700 HOURS DIPLOMA – 35 Credits
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
Upon completion of this program, graduates will possess the skills and hands on experience needed for an entry level occupation as a massage therapist, with the ability to utilize patient massage therapeutic practice in a variety of healthcare settings.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Massage Therapist program is designed to prepare students for employment as a license massage therapists, as service workers in a variety of health and beauty industry. After completion of this program students will be eligible to make an application to take the licensure examination approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapist. This program offer a course of studies that includes 700 hours total class, lab and internship lessons to include: Anatomy and Physiology with emphasis in the musculoskeletal system, allied modalities, CPR and First Aide, HIV/AIDS education, the history of massage, business and ethics and recording medical errors. Graduates of this program will demonstrate understanding the practice of hydrotherapy; operate specific basic massage therapy equipment, practice proper body mechanics and safely performing therapeutic massage practice. Upon licensure compliance graduates may work at the entry level in medical physical therapy offices, clinics, spa, hotels, private self employment and other settings.