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 successful completion, you will be able to apply basic practical massage therapy skills and be prepared to take Massage Therapy 3 and 4.

Course Objectives

Describe the purpose of Therapeutic Massage

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

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

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

Organize client intake information to select appropriate massage therapy treatments

Summarize musculoskeletal information for use in deep tissue massage treatment

Demonstrate appropriate body mechanics in the practice of body work modalities

Describe the physiological effects of neuromuscular therapies

Demonstrate the techniques of deep tissue therapy

Implement strategies that promote effective communication with a massage client

Outline of Instruction

Introduction to Massage Therapy and Documentation

Swedish Massage

Chair Massage

Deep Tissue Massage

Contact Hours

200

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

North Carolina Board of Therapeutic Massage and Body work

Website

www.bmbt.org

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

This course introduces concepts basic to the role of the massage therapist in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on beginning theory and techniques of bodywork as well as skill in therapeutic touch.


Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to apply basic practical massage therapy skills. Through classwork, and practical hands on experience students will be prepared for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam and will have a foundation to practice as an entry-level professional massage therapist.

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

none

Learning Supplies Needed

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

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

n/a

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendanceOverall 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

Nancy Harrell
cehealth.waketech.edu
[email protected]