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Massage Therapy (5700) |
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This program prepares students for employment as licensed massage therapists. This program will cover the theory and practice of massage, theory and practice of hydrotherapy, hygiene, practice demonstration, human anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of massage practice, allied therapies, leadership and human relations skills, health and safety, CPR, and employability skills.
The student will develop skills in manipulation of superficial tissues of the body through instruction by demonstration. Student practices will include massage techniques, use of hydrotherapy such as sauna, steam room treatment tables, local and full immersion baths, whirlpool baths, hot and cold packs and paraffin baths.
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Expected Job Growth: 20% within the next ten years. |
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Starting or Average Salary: Starting: $10/hr |
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| Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to take the state examination to practice as a licensed massage therapist.
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| Required TABE scores are: Math 9.0; Language 10.0; and Reading 10.0.
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| This program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy.
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*VPI 0100 Reading Skills |
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*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills |
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*VPI 0300 Language Skills |
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MSS 0156 Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy (150/5) |
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MSS 0254 Massage Theory and Clinical Practice (225/7.5) |
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MSS 0315 Theory and Practice of Hydrotherapy (15/.5) |
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MSS 0215 Statutes/Rules and History of Massage (10/.5) |
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MSS 0283 Allied Modalities (100/3.5) |
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MSS 0336 Advanced Clinical Training (160/5.5) |
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HCP 0001 Health Care Core (90/3) |
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Credit Hours: |
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Total Credit Hours: 750 Contact Hours
25.5 Workforce Credits |
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*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses. |
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Application Procedures: |
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| Application to the program is made by contacting the Program Chair of Physical Therapist Assistant/ Massage Therapy at North Campus. For additional information, call 766-6513.
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Total Tuition and Fees: |
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Estimated tuition* is $1,300. Estimated cost of books, materials and fees is $500.(*for Florida residents, as of 7/03)
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