Massage Therapy (5700)
This is a limited access program. The Message Therapy program prepares students for employment
as massage therapists and is approved by the Florida Department of Health,
Board of Massage Therapy to allow graduates to take the certification examination
and to apply for licensure in the state of Florida. This program will
cover the theory and practice of massage, theory and practice of hydrotherapy, hygiene,
practice demonstration, human anatomy and physiology, legal and
ethical aspects of massage practice, allied therapies, leadership
and human relations skills, health and safety, 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. Typical
job titles include massage therapist, bodyworker and neuromuscular therapist.
According to the American
Massage Therapy Association, median full-time annual earnings
are $29,000.
Graduates will be eligible to take the Board of Massage Therapy
certification examination and to apply for the required licensure
in the state of Florida.
This program is located at North Campus. Night classes begin in January, and day classes
begin in May. Enrollment in the program is limited. Physical exams
are required of admitted students. Admission is based on the date
your program application and TABE scores are received by the program
manager. Required TABE scores are: Math 9, Language 10, Reading
10.
Estimated tuition is $1,450 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Estimated cost of books, materials
and fees is $500.
| Professional Courses |
Contact Hours |
Workforce Credits |
| *VPI 0100 |
Basic Reading Skills |
|
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| *VPI 0200 |
Basic Mathematical Skills |
|
|
| *VPI 0300 |
Basic Language Skills |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| MSS 0156 |
Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy |
150 |
5.0 |
| HCP 0001 |
Health Care Core |
90 |
3.0 |
| MSS 0215 |
Statutes/Rules and History of Massage |
10 |
0.5 |
| MSS 0254 |
Massage Therapy and Clinical Practice |
155 |
5.0 |
| MSS 0315 |
Theory and Practice of Hydrotherapy |
15 |
0.5 |
| MSS 0274 |
Pathology for Massage Therapy |
45 |
1.5 |
| MSS 0601 |
Professional Development |
25 |
1.0 |
| MSS 0283 |
Allied Modalities in Massage Therapy |
100 |
3.5 |
| MSS 0336 |
Advanced Clinical Training |
160 |
5.5 |
| |
Total Contact Hours |
750 |
25.5 |
*Students who have satisfactory TABE scores are
not required to take these courses.
Clinical agencies may require students to undergo drug
screening and criminal background checks prior to placement
in the agencies for clinical experiences. Students whose
drug screening and criminal background checks are unsatisfactory
may be denied access to clinical experiences by the
clinical agencies. Withdrawal from the program may be
necessary if students cannot be placed for clinical
experiences. Students who are unable to complete the
clinical requirements after acceptance into selective access
programs are not eligible for refunds of tuition.
