The Therapeutic Massage Program prepares the student to work in the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine as a Massage Therapist, performing Therapeutic Massage. The program prepares the student to perform massage in many different settings including, relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, pregnancy massage, infant and children's massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, shiatsu, and geriatric massage. Anatomy and physiology, disease conditions, pharmacology and their effects on the body alone and during massage applications are studied thoroughly to promote the understanding of indications and contraindications of massage. Psychological and emotional release, legal and ethical aspects, and business development are addressed. The program exceeds the requirements of the Indiana state massage regulation of 500 hours, and prepares the student to take the certification exams to obtain state certification. The programs also meet the requirements of local city regulations.

Completion of the Technical Certificate provides the student approximately 1000 hours of training. Completion of the AAS degree provides the student approximately 1300 hours. Both prepare the graduate to sit for the NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) National Certification Exam, the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards MBLEx, (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination) or the NBCA (National Board Certification Agency's Massage Therapy Certification Exam) with the American Medical Massage Association.

Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.

Curriculum
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Sarah Aldrich
2001 graduate