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The Therapeutic Massage program addresses the theory and hands-on techniques of therapeutic massage. Massage skills include assessment, relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, deep tissue, sports massage, hydrotherapies, applications for special populations including pregnant women, children, geriatrics and the disabled. Anatomy, physiology, disease conditions, pharmacology and their effects on the body alone and during massage applications are studied thoroughly, to promote understanding of massage indications and contraindications. Psychological and emotional issues, legal and ethical aspects, and business development are addressed. The program is designed to prepare you for beginning entry into the massage profession, with an emphasis on working within the wellness community.
SAMPLE CAREER IN THIS FIELD: Massage Therapist
DEGREES AVAILABLE: Associate of Applied Science, Technical Certificate. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CERTIFICATE
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. Each program contains a sequence of required courses in a recognized concentration within one of the programs at the College. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and algebraic skills.
Completion of the Technical Certificate provides the student in excess of 700 hours of training and preparation to sit for the NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork) National Certification Exam. Completion of the AAS degree provides the student in excess of 1000 hours of preparation to sit for the National Certification Exam. Program and Employment Information
To earn this degree, you must have 49-51 credits in the following areas:
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
To earn this degree, you must have 67-69 credits in the following areas:
CURRICULUM
View the curriculum for this program and all others currently available at Ivy Tech.
LOCATIONS
The Therapeutic Massage program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information:
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