COURSE INFORMATION

CURRICULUM
We feel we have designed a curriculum which is creative, challenging, and exciting to both the student and the instructor. Two courses of study are offered: the 1,000-hour Professional and Therapeutic Sports Massage Therapist (PTSMT) Course, and the 500-hour Professional Massage Therapist (PMT) Course.

For information regarding advanced placement into these courses, please refer to the section of this website entitled Admissions, or the Advanced Placement Process section of our catalog.

INSTRUCTIONAL CLOCK HOUR DISCLOSURE
The following charts provide specific information as to the lecture, lab and clinical/practicum hours for students completing the entire course. Please note that these charts relate to the student entering Term 1 and completing the entire course. Information pertaining to applicants with prior education and training who seek advanced placement into the course can be found in the Admissions section of this website, or in the Advanced Placement section of our catalog.

PROFESSIONAL THERAPEUTIC & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST (PTSMT) COURSE
- 1000 HOURS

TERM 1

CLASS TITLE LECTURE HOURS LAB/ELECTIVES HOURS STUDENT TEACHING CLINIC INSTRUCTIONAL
CLOCK HOURS
TOTAL
Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology I 50      
Therapy Techniques I   146    
Professional Development I 25      
Event Participation Term 1   15    
Student Teaching Clinic     14 TOTAL=250

TERM 2

CLASS TITLE LECTURE HOURS LAB/ELECTIVES HOURS STUDENT TEACHING CLINIC INSTRUCTIONAL
CLOCK HOURS
TOTAL
Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology II 60      
Therapy Techniques II   136    
Professional Development II 25      
Event Participation Term 2   15    
Student Teaching Clinic     14 TOTAL=250

TERM 3

CLASS TITLE LECTURE HOURS LAB/ELECTIVES HOURS STUDENT TEACHING CLINIC INSTRUCTIONAL
CLOCK HOURS
TOTAL
Anatomy, Physiology , Kinesiology, Pathology III 60      
Therapy Techniques III   136    
Professional Development III 25      
Event Participation Term 3   15    
Student Teaching Clinic     14 TOTAL=250

TERM 4

CLASS TITLE LECTURE HOURS LAB/ELECTIVES HOURS STUDENT TEACHING CLINIC INSTRUCTIONAL
CLOCK HOURS
TOTAL
Anatomy, Physiology , Kinesiology, Pathology IV 60      
Therapy Techniques IV   136    
Professional Development IV 25      
Event Participation Term 4   15    
Student Teaching Clinic     14 TOTAL=250

SUMMARY

Summary of Hours  
Lecture Hours 330
Lab/Electives Hours 614
Student Teaching Clinic 56
Instructional Hours Total 1000

PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPIST (PMT) COURSE
- 500 HOURS

TERM 1

CLASS TITLE LECTURE HOURS LAB/ELECTIVES HOURS STUDENT TEACHING CLINIC INSTRUCTIONAL
CLOCK HOURS
TOTAL
Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology I 50      
Therapy Techniques I   146    
Professional Development I 25      
Event Participation Term I   15    
Student Teaching Clinic     14 TOTAL=250

TERM 2

CLASS TITLE LECTURE HOURS LAB/ELECTIVES HOURS STUDENT TEACHING CLINIC INSTRUCTIONAL
CLOCK HOURS
TOTAL
Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology II 60      
Therapy Techniques II   136    
Professional Development II 25      
Event Participation Term 2   15    
Student Teaching Clinic     14 TOTAL=250

SUMMARY

Summary of Hours  
Lecture Hours 160
Lab/Electives Hours 312
Student Teaching Clinic 28
Instructional Hours Total 500



FIRST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION
Students are required to become certified in First Aid and CPR during Term 1 and maintain that certification throughout graduation. This course is offered at the school. Student attendance is mandatory unless the student can show proof of current certification. Fees for this course are not included in the tuition.


LANGUAGE
All classes at the school are taught in English. English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction in not offered at this time. Foreign students with limited English skills may be admitted on an individual basis. Such students must demonstrate an ability to benefit from the program.

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