Associate degrees in Massage Therapy + Therapeutic Massage: A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; cranio-sacral therapy; reflexology; massage safety and emergency management; client counseling; practice management; applicable regulations; and professional standards and ethics.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree Massage Therapy prepares students for entry-level positions in the exciting field of massage therapy. Graduates may enter their career field in a variety of settings including private practices, sports venues, spas, health clubs, hotels and resorts. The massage therapy program stresses personal development as well as communication skills to ready graduates for all aspects of a successful career including therapeutic...
What Does A Rehabilitation Massage Therapist Do?
A Rehabilitation Massage Therapist (LMT) and Manual Lymphatic Drainage/Decongestive Therapist (MLD/CDT) work as part of a medical team in the treatment of medical disorders and injuries. The physician, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or chiropractor coordinates a treatment plan that utilizes the skills of the therapist. These medical providers can prescribe therapy and insurance can be billed...
The medical massage therapist is rapidly becoming an important member of the health care team, providing specialized therapeutic massage for a range of health problems. Changes in the orientation and delivery of health care services have led to an explosion in the role of the licensed massage therapist (LMT). Licensed massage therapists are employed in specialized areas such as sports medicine, pain management, hospice care, palliative care, and on-site...
The Massage Therapy program meets all requirements to sit for the State of Ohio Medical Board examination for Massage Therapy. It prepares the students to work in the massage therapy field in but not limited to: health and fitness environments, salon and day spas, medical offices, private practices and many other opportunities.
Upon completion of the Associate Degree Massage Therapy, the graduate will be able to:
General Massage Therapy provides the students the competencies that enable them to learn not only the basic massage therapy skills but also the advanced techniques in a clinical setting. Students complete 1,100 Massotherapy instruction hours and are eligible to take the State Medical Board of Ohio licensure exam and the National Board Certification exams (NCBTMB).
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
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Provides students the competencies that enable them to learn not only the basic massage therapy skills but also the geriatric massage therapy techniques. Students are given the opportunity to work in a geriatric clinic for their clinical practicum under the supervision of geriatric specialists. This enables them to receive a significant number of board recognized hours towards the licensed Massage Therapist requirements established by the Ohio State...
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