NWCCD 2024-2025 Catalog 
  
    Apr 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2024-2025 Catalog

Massage Therapy Certificate


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The Massage Therapy Program (MT) curriculum develops knowledge and skills necessary for practicing massage therapy.  Core courses emphasize Massage Therapy principles (pathology, client histories and indications/contraindications, ergonomics, and kinesiology), therapist-client ethical standards, and relaxation techniques.  Massage Therapy techniques along with draping, hygiene practices and preparing the massage environment are also covered.  Clinical experience is provided.  

Program Outcomes:
  1. Identify contraindictions to MT  
  2. Integrate protocols of a given modality as needed during treatment.  
  3. Demonstrate effective use of techniques of a modality in the clinical setting  
  4. Design a comprehensive business plan.  
  5. Assess workforce readiness through self-appraisal.  
  6. Correlate Body Structure and Function to maintain health. 

Required Course of Study:

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