1000 Hour Massage Program
For detailed course descriptions, choose one of the courses listed below:
| Course Prefix | Course Title | Course Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-120 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 60 | 6 |
| BIO-130 | Pathology | 40 | 4 |
| BIO-220 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 40 | 4 |
| CHM-110 | Chair Massage | 24 | 1.6 |
| CPM-170 | Clinical Practical – Lev 1 | 60 | 3 |
| CPM-200 | Clinical Practical – Lev 2 | 42 | 3 |
| CPM-300 | Clinical Practical – Lev 3 | 42 | 3.1 |
| CPM-400 | Clinical Practical – Lev 4 | 42 | 3 |
| CPM-500 | Clinical Practical – Lev 5 | 64 | 3.1 |
| HWE-110 | Herbology | 40 | 3.5 |
| HYD-210 | Hydrotherapy | 40 | 3 |
| MAN-140 | Entrepreneurship | 40 | 4 |
| NMT-220 | Neuromuscular Therapy I | 40 | 2.5 |
| NMT-230 | Neuromuscular Therapy II | 40 | 2.5 |
| NUT-110 | Nutrition & Exercise | 30 | 2.5 |
| PDI-220 | Prenatal, Delivery, Infant Massage | 36 | 1.5 |
| RFL-220 | Reflexology | 40 | 3 |
| SHM-110 | Shiatsu | 40 | 3 |
| SPE-130 | Communication and Ethics | 40 | 4 |
| SPM-210 | Sports Massage | 40 | 3 |
| SWM-210 | Swedish Massage | 60 | 4 |
| TPT-220 | Trigger Point Therapy | 40 | 3 |
1000 Clock Hours/69.2 Quarter Credit Hours
Program cost is $22,000 ($22 per hour, including books). See financial tab for payment plans.
1000-HR PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The knowledge gained at the Academy incorporates the elements of massage, with advanced skills, to enhance the overall health and well-being of the client.
Students are provided with the educational tools necessary to:
• Acquire an in-depth foundation of the scientific knowledge related to massage techniques and applications.
• Understand the effectiveness of massage therapy in relationship to the body, and recognize its limitations.
• Demonstrate safe and effective means for assessing the mind-body status of the client and to determine most effective means of intervention.
• Increase student’s self-awareness and enhance his/her ability to effectively contribute to the physical, mental, and emotional well being of clients.
• Develop an understanding of proper ethical practices as a Massage Therapist.
• Demonstrate confidence and professionalism in the practice of massage therapy.
• Integrate the various approaches of mind-body therapy and scientific knowledge into a functional understanding of the human body as a whole.