Massage Therapy Program - Diploma
Objectives: The goal of the Massage Therapy Program at Eastern International College is to provide students with the skills needed to work successfully as a massage therapist.
Students will be able to perform touch therapy, educate clients on the benefits of massage therapy, operate their own business or work in a healthcare environment and treat a multitude of ailments of the human body with massage therapy.
The student will enter the workforce as an entry-level massage therapist and will qualify to sit for the national certification exam. They will be prepared for the New York and National license exams by instructors who are nationally certified massage therapists.
Graduates will receive a diploma in Massage Therapy upon completion of the program, and may go on to obtain national certification through successful completion of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork examination.
After graduation and certification, students have a multitude of career opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, health and fitness environments, and private practices.
Program Outline
| Course umber | Course Title | Total Credit Hours |
| MASS 1100 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
8.75
|
| MASS 1101 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
8.75
|
| MASS 1102 | Kinesiology and Myology: Theory and Application |
11.25
|
| MASS 1103 | Massage Theory and Technique I |
6.25
|
| MASS 1104 | Massage Theory and Technique II |
6.25
|
| MASS 1105 | Communication and Interpersonal Skills |
3
|
| MASS 1106 | Pathology I |
5
|
| MASS 1107 | Pathology II |
5
|
| MASS 1108 | Deep Tissue Massage |
2.5
|
| MASS 1109 | Reflexology |
2.25
|
| MASS 1110 | Chair Massage |
3
|
| MASS 1111 | Medical Massage |
2.25
|
| MASS 1112 | Shiatsu I |
2.25
|
| MASS 1113 | Shiatsu II |
2.25
|
| MASS 1114 | Sports Massage |
2.25
|
| MASS 1115 | CPR, First Aid, & Hygiene |
2.75
|
| MASS 1116 | Massage Therapy Clinic |
5
|
| Total Credit Hours |
79
|
Eastern International College is committed to the educational and professional enrichment of each student. The curriculum and environment provide an atmosphere in which students can excel and develop competence in their chosen field.
The school takes pride in preparing individuals for the workplace. With a hands-on approach to training, students acquire practical, marketable skills.
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Eastern International Colleges is accredited by ACCSC and approved by the NJ Commission on Higher Education.
All our medical training programs have been approved for "Title IV" by US Dept. of Education
Eastern International College will help you obtain financial aid if it is available to you and if you qualify. We also provide job placement assistance so you can put your newly acquired skills into immediate use.