Course Offerings

Do you like helping people? Are you interested in a rewarding career in health care with excellent employment prospects? Massage therapy may be for you! This course covers concepts basic to the role of the massage therapist in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is on beginning theory and techniques of body work as well as therapeutic touch skills. Upon completion, you will be able to apply basic practical massage therapy skills and be prepared to take HEA-3021 Part II.

Course Objectives

Describe the purpose of Therapeutic Massage

Identify the legal and ethical standards that are required of the Massage Therapist and that regulate the practice of Massage Therapy

Discuss the therapeutic role of the Massage Therapist

Properly utilize standard equipment and supplies for a basic Swedish massage

Prepare and maintain a therapeutic environment for a professional massage

Utilize proper techniques of asepsis, universal precautions, physical preparation and body mechanics that assure the physical well-being of the Massage Therapist and Client

Incorporate general health and safety principles into the massage session

Construct a basic chair massage sequence

Illustrate knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to the application of Massage Therapy

Integrate theories of health, wellness, and relaxation as they relate to the practice of Therapeutic Massage

Differentiate related pathologies to the practice of therapeutic massage including recognizing contraindications

Organize a basic one-hour Swedish massage using appropriate techniques to include appropriate draping

Organize client intake information to select appropriate massage therapy treatments

Recognize boundaries in the therapeutic relationship

Outline of instruction

Introduction to Massage Therapy and Documentation

Anatomy & Physiology

Pathology

Swedish Massage

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Somatic Psychology

Chair Massage

Contact Hours

300

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

North Carolina Board of Therapeutic Massage and Body work

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

none

Text and Supplies Needed

Textbooks (TBD), massage table, linens, massage lotion, scrubs

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

n/a

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance"Overall grade - 70% or better - Final grade is calculated on Homework 20%, Quizzes 20%, Projects 20% and Exams 40%."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Those interested in massage therapy who meet the following requirements:
(1) ) Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
(2) Is 18 years of age or older.
(3) Is of good moral character as determined by the Board.
(4) Demonstrates satisfactory proof of proficiency in the English language.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Massage Therapist

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 21 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Continued growth in the demand for massage services will lead to new openings for massage therapists. Numerous employers in the Wake County and surrounding area are continually recruiting for new therapists.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Massage Therapist

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Course Contact Information

Samantha Bray
919-532-5844
[email protected]