Massage Therapist Course Description
Massage Therapist Program Dates
All Campuses
Start Date
Graduation Date
**July 23, 2012
April 12, 2013
*Sept. 24, 2012
June 14, 2013
*Nov. 26, 2012
August 30, 2013
* Denotes Springfield & East Peoria Only
** Denotes all campuses including Moline
36 Weeks/720 Clock Hours/41 Semester Credits
The professional massage therapist will be trained in performing therapeutic massage utilizing a variety of techniques. Upon completion of the program, the graduate will receive a diploma and is prepared to sit for the National Certification Examination to become a licensed massage therapist.
The program provides the student with an entry-level theory and “hands-on” clinical training in massage techniques and alternative therapies that will assist in the maintenance and promotion of physical health and well-being. Students will learn how to provide hands-on care of clients for the purpose of relieving soft tissue pain and connective tissue trauma. Students will learn to provide massage techniques to assist in relaxation. The professional massage therapist will be well-versed in wellness, nutrition, medical ethics, trigger points of the body, and business management for the massage therapist.
Course consists of 4 modules:
- Each module is 9 weeks in length (total of 36 weeks)
- Classes are Monday-Friday 8:00am-Noon or 1:00pm-5:00pm
- Module 4 consists of an externship program
- Course total of 720 clock hours– 41 semester credits
- There is an average of 255 independent home study hours for this program.
- One polo and a name badge is included with course.
- Modules 1, 2, and 3 can be taken in any order; however, module 4 will always be taken last by the student.
Course Subject Descriptions Are As Follows:
(click on course title for full catalog listing)
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
*Modules 1, 2, and 3 can be taken in any order; however, module 4 will always be taken last by the student.
Module 1
MED 123. Anatomy of Movement I
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will help the student understand how the body moves using muscles, bones, and joints. It will familiarize the student with areas of muscle attachment and how they are positioned in regards to skeletal structure.
MED 120. Anatomy & Medical Terminology I
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course familiarizes the student with human anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology. The course starts with the basics of definitions of the subject, including the composition of med terms. It covers the cells, tissues, and organs that make up the body systems. Body systems, functions, and diseases are discussed.
PMT 110. Basic Pathology I
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will familiarize the student with specific conditions or diseases that could impact them in the massage therapy field. Signs and symptoms, indications and contraindications, and notes on contagions and sanitation will be discussed.
PMT 100. Introduction to Massage
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will familiarize the student with the basic knowledge of massage from ancient times to modern day. Laws, regulations, equipment, sanitary practices, consultation, and massage techniques will also be discussed.
Module 2
MED 223. Anatomy of Movement II
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will help the student understand how the body moves using muscles, bones, and joints. It will familiarize the student with areas of muscle attachment and how they are positioned in regards to skeletal structure.
MED 221. Anatomy & Medical Terminology II
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course familiarizes the student with human anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology.
PMT 210. Basic Pathology II
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will familiarize the student with specific conditions or diseases that could impact them in the massage therapy field. Signs and symptoms, indications and contraindications, and notes on contagions and sanitation will be discussed.
PMT 200. Fundamentals Of Massage Therapy I
15 clock hours/lecture/30 lab/1 credit
This course will teach the students the details of therapeutic procedure, client intake, record keeping, massage in a spa setting, hydrotherapy, assessment techniques, massage in medicine, and working with special populations.
Module 3
MED 323. Anatomy of Movement III
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will help the student understand how the body moves using muscles, bones, and joints. It will familiarize the student with areas of muscle attachment and how they are positioned in regards to skeletal structure.
PMT 230. Specialized Modalities I
15 clock hours/lecture/30 lab/1 credit
This course will teach the students about various modalities in the massage therapy field. The student will learn about the basics of several modalities and the ideas behind their value. It will familiarize the student with which modalities require advanced training or special certifications to practice.
PMT 105. Nutrition and Diet Therapy I
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credit
This course will teach the student to be aware of not only their client’s health issues but also their own. Through knowledge of maintaining better health through diet, the massage therapist will be able to maintain a long and rewarding career. This course will discuss healthy diets, digestion, carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
CLI 220. Clinical/Swedish Massage I
15 clock hours/lecture/30 lab/1 credit
This course will familiarize the students with the techniques of a Swedish massage and how to apply the moves to the body. The course will focus on the techniques, sequence, flow, body mechanics, pressure, draping, and applications used in a Swedish massage session.
Module 4
PMT 330. Specialized Modalities II
15 clock hours/lecture/30 lab/1 credit
This course will teach the students about various modalities in the massage therapy field. The student will learn about the basics of several modalities and the ideas behind their value. It will familiarize the student with which modalities require advanced training or special certifications to practice.
PMT 250. Massage Therapy Practicum
45 lab/1.5 credits
Practicum is the time for the student to gain their clinical hours working with people from the public.
MED 220. Ethics/Business Practices I
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will familiarize the student with different types of business operations as well as the tax legalities involved with each. The course teaches students about marketing, location, recordkeeping, licenses and permits required, needed insurances, and writing resumes. The course requires students to come up with their own business plan.
PMT 400. NCBTMB Board Review
45 lab/1.5 credits
This will be a review of all the material covered throughout the course for purposes of preparation for sitting for the certification exam. Textbooks, computerized practice tests, written practice exams, handouts, and other books will be used.
| Massage Therapist Program Dates All Campuses |
|
| Start Date | Graduation Date |
| **July 23, 2012 | April 12, 2013 |
| *Sept. 24, 2012 | June 14, 2013 |
| *Nov. 26, 2012 | August 30, 2013 |
|
* Denotes Springfield & East Peoria Only ** Denotes all campuses including Moline |
|
36 Weeks/720 Clock Hours/41 Semester Credits
The professional massage therapist will be trained in performing therapeutic massage utilizing a variety of techniques. Upon completion of the program, the graduate will receive a diploma and is prepared to sit for the National Certification Examination to become a licensed massage therapist.
The program provides the student with an entry-level theory and “hands-on” clinical training in massage techniques and alternative therapies that will assist in the maintenance and promotion of physical health and well-being. Students will learn how to provide hands-on care of clients for the purpose of relieving soft tissue pain and connective tissue trauma. Students will learn to provide massage techniques to assist in relaxation. The professional massage therapist will be well-versed in wellness, nutrition, medical ethics, trigger points of the body, and business management for the massage therapist.
Course consists of 4 modules:
- Each module is 9 weeks in length (total of 36 weeks)
- Classes are Monday-Friday 8:00am-Noon or 1:00pm-5:00pm
- Module 4 consists of an externship program
- Course total of 720 clock hours– 41 semester credits
- There is an average of 255 independent home study hours for this program.
- One polo and a name badge is included with course.
- Modules 1, 2, and 3 can be taken in any order; however, module 4 will always be taken last by the student.
Course Subject Descriptions Are As Follows:
(click on course title for full catalog listing)
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
*Modules 1, 2, and 3 can be taken in any order; however, module 4 will always be taken last by the student.
Module 1
MED 123. Anatomy of Movement I
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will help the student understand how the body moves using muscles, bones, and joints. It will familiarize the student with areas of muscle attachment and how they are positioned in regards to skeletal structure.
MED 120. Anatomy & Medical Terminology I
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course familiarizes the student with human anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology. The course starts with the basics of definitions of the subject, including the composition of med terms. It covers the cells, tissues, and organs that make up the body systems. Body systems, functions, and diseases are discussed.
PMT 110. Basic Pathology I
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will familiarize the student with specific conditions or diseases that could impact them in the massage therapy field. Signs and symptoms, indications and contraindications, and notes on contagions and sanitation will be discussed.
PMT 100. Introduction to Massage
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will familiarize the student with the basic knowledge of massage from ancient times to modern day. Laws, regulations, equipment, sanitary practices, consultation, and massage techniques will also be discussed.
Module 2
MED 223. Anatomy of Movement II
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will help the student understand how the body moves using muscles, bones, and joints. It will familiarize the student with areas of muscle attachment and how they are positioned in regards to skeletal structure.
MED 221. Anatomy & Medical Terminology II
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course familiarizes the student with human anatomy and physiology as well as medical terminology.
PMT 210. Basic Pathology II
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will familiarize the student with specific conditions or diseases that could impact them in the massage therapy field. Signs and symptoms, indications and contraindications, and notes on contagions and sanitation will be discussed.
PMT 200. Fundamentals Of Massage Therapy I
15 clock hours/lecture/30 lab/1 credit
This course will teach the students the details of therapeutic procedure, client intake, record keeping, massage in a spa setting, hydrotherapy, assessment techniques, massage in medicine, and working with special populations.
Module 3
MED 323. Anatomy of Movement III
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will help the student understand how the body moves using muscles, bones, and joints. It will familiarize the student with areas of muscle attachment and how they are positioned in regards to skeletal structure.
PMT 230. Specialized Modalities I
15 clock hours/lecture/30 lab/1 credit
This course will teach the students about various modalities in the massage therapy field. The student will learn about the basics of several modalities and the ideas behind their value. It will familiarize the student with which modalities require advanced training or special certifications to practice.
PMT 105. Nutrition and Diet Therapy I
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credit
This course will teach the student to be aware of not only their client’s health issues but also their own. Through knowledge of maintaining better health through diet, the massage therapist will be able to maintain a long and rewarding career. This course will discuss healthy diets, digestion, carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
CLI 220. Clinical/Swedish Massage I
15 clock hours/lecture/30 lab/1 credit
This course will familiarize the students with the techniques of a Swedish massage and how to apply the moves to the body. The course will focus on the techniques, sequence, flow, body mechanics, pressure, draping, and applications used in a Swedish massage session.
Module 4
PMT 330. Specialized Modalities II
15 clock hours/lecture/30 lab/1 credit
This course will teach the students about various modalities in the massage therapy field. The student will learn about the basics of several modalities and the ideas behind their value. It will familiarize the student with which modalities require advanced training or special certifications to practice.
PMT 250. Massage Therapy Practicum
45 lab/1.5 credits
Practicum is the time for the student to gain their clinical hours working with people from the public.
MED 220. Ethics/Business Practices I
45 clock hours/lecture/3 credits
This course will familiarize the student with different types of business operations as well as the tax legalities involved with each. The course teaches students about marketing, location, recordkeeping, licenses and permits required, needed insurances, and writing resumes. The course requires students to come up with their own business plan.
PMT 400. NCBTMB Board Review
45 lab/1.5 credits
This will be a review of all the material covered throughout the course for purposes of preparation for sitting for the certification exam. Textbooks, computerized practice tests, written practice exams, handouts, and other books will be used.
