Massage Therapy
Students in the Massage Therapy program graduate with a Diploma which grants them the eligibility to take the state licensing exam and become a fully-licensed massage therapist. Massage Therapy students are expected to complete an externship at the end of the program in a spa, hospital, health clinic, private practice, or with the Rockford IceHogs.
Program Description
This program provides instruction in massage modalities and techniques, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, and prepares graduates to enter the field of massage therapy. This program focuses on therapeutic massage techniques used in a clinical setting. Additionally, students will complete a 180-hour externship in their last term of study.
After graduation, students will be prepared and eligible to take the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB).
Program Objectives
To provide a professional and participatory learning environment that delivers theoretical training and practical application of massage therapy skills.
To enable students through training to effectively perform a therapeutic, healing massage and become caring, contributing massage therapists.
To develop a knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology in order to understand the principles and benefits of massage.
To effectively discuss massage issues with clients and to communicate client health issues with other health care professionals.
To provide students with an understanding of clinical pathology and recognition of conditions, indications, and contraindictations for massage application in order to provide safe and beneficial service to clients.
The ability to apply ethical business practices and professional standards in a massage environment.
Gainful Employment
The Massage Therapy Diploma Occupational program is offered as a program leading to Gainful Employment. As such, we want all potential students to be able to make a reasonable decision on enrolling in this program at Rockford Career College. To that extent we offer the following information:
Massage Therapy
Potential Job Positions
Entry-level position as a Massage Therapist.
U.S. Department of Labor SOC: 31-9011.00 – Massage Therapists
Click the Standard Occupational Code for more information from O*Net Online regarding job outlook, salary ranges, education requirements and much more!
Program Length
This program requires 860 clock hours. Students are expected to complete the program in 12 months and can reasonably do so if they maintain full-time status, do not take any time off and successfully pass each course the first time.
Next Start Dates: For those wanting Day Classes – March 16 2015. For those wanting Night Classes – May 25, 2015.
For more information on the Massage Therapy program, you can contact Program Director Linda Carter at 815.967.7324 or by email at lcarter@rockfordcareercollege.edu.
Alternatively, you can call our Admissions Department at 815.965.8616 with any questions or to schedule a tour.
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