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Become a Licensed Massage Therapist
- A St Petersburg, Florida massage
therapy school providing a
comprehensive education leading to
certification and a wonderful
career. Located only 30min from
Clearwater or Tampa. |
Therapeutic Massage Course
600 hours |
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20 weeks at a 30 hour per week Day
Schedule or
8 months on an Evening Schedule
Qualifies for Federal Financial Aid |
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Students share a lounge, large library, and office
staff with the rest of the academy, but meet in 3 large private
classrooms in a separate area of the
building with the latest in air quality
control.
Senior students practice full body massages
on live clients in a massage clinic
featuring close supervision, private
booths, soft lighting and music.
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Massage Course Details and
Outline |
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The theory portion consists of
classroom lecture,
demonstration, a variety of
visual learning aids, and
written assignments. The
practical application takes
place in both classroom and
clinic environments.
Approximately 50 hours/
services are completed on
clients in the clinic with an
Instructor's direction,
supervision, and evaluation.
This program initiates students
into the experiential process
of being a professional massage
therapist by integrating the
scientific analysis of the
body, and its systems with the
creative, intuitive processes
at work in massage therapy.
Human Anatomy, Physiology, and
Kinesiology come alive. An
in-depth study of the
Musculoskeletal system is
presented in ways easily
understood. Hands-on
applications of these
principles link the mechanical
functions to the sometimes
indefinable results of
bodywork.
Massage Therapy and Bodywork
theories and assessments
introduce the fundamentals
through hands-on experience.
The student will be exposed to
and instructed in a wide
variety of massage and body
work therapies to empower the
creation of an individual
approach to healing.
Hydrotherapy, Eastern
Techniques, Sports Massage,
Movement, Seated Massage and
Neuromuscular Therapy
techniques are presented and
practiced providing students
with the basics of these and
other modalities and
specializations.
Body Mechanics, Posture, and
safe, effective ways of
stretching and exercising are
an integral part of this
program.
Business Management and
Insurance Processing classes
are a particularly popular part
of the curriculum, as students
explore career opportunities.
The Massage Clinic features
private massage booths, as well
as soft music and lighting,
offering students the
opportunity to practice in a
professional environment with
the supportive benefit of a
closely supervising instructor |
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I. |
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Orientation and Introduction to
Therapeutic Massage |
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A. |
Scope of Practice |
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B. |
History, Culture, Context |
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C. |
Professional Massage Therapy
(Law, Health, Equipment, Image) |
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D. |
The Client |
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E. |
Professional Ethics and
Informed Referrals |
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F. |
Health and Well-Being of
Therapist |
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Human Anatomy, Physiology and
Kinesiology |
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A. |
Introduction & Relationship to
Massage Therapy |
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B. |
Health and Wellness Model
(Healing Mechanism of the Body) |
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C. |
Terminology |
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D. |
Structure of the Body |
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E. |
Function and Location of Organ
Systems of the Body |
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F. |
Histology and Levels of
Complexity |
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G. |
In-depth study of
Musculoskeletal System |
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H. |
Origins, Insertions, and
Actions of Muscles |
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Efficient and safe movement
patterns
- (Range of Motion, Body
Mechanics, Dynamic Posture.) |
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III. |
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Pathology and Recognition of
Various Conditions |
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A. |
Contra-Indications of Massage
Therapy |
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B. |
Signs and Symptoms of Disease |
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C. |
Physiological Changes during
Disease |
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D. |
Medical Terminology |
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E. |
Injuries |
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F. |
Disorders, Dysfunctions, and
Conditions |
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G. |
Emotional States |
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H. |
H.I.V. / AIDS |
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C.P.R. and First Aid |
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Massage / Bodywork Theory and
Assessment |
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A. |
The Client Interview and
Assessment |
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B. |
Observation, Palpation,
Endangerment Sites |
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C. |
Basic Theory and Massage
Movements |
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D. |
Massage / Bodywork for soft
tissue, fascia, and energy
systems. |
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E. |
Stretching, Joint Mobilization |
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F. |
Postural Assessment |
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G. |
Specific Muscle Techniques |
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H. |
Athletic and Sports Massage |
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Neuromuscular Therapy |
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J. |
Specialized Massage / Bodywork
Therapy |
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K. |
Eastern Theory |
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L. |
Energy Techniques |
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M. |
Massage in Nursing Homes and
Other Health care Environment |
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N. |
H.I.V. Infected Individuals |
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O. |
Other Allied Modalities |
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Practical Application of
Therapeutic Massage |
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A. |
Safety & Sanitary Practices and
Procedures |
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B. |
Client Safety, Positioning, and
Draping |
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C. |
Client Assessment and Intake |
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D. |
Therapist Posture and Body
Mechanics |
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E. |
Therapeutic Relaxation Massage
with varied clients
- (age, gender, body types) |
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F. |
Isolated Muscle Massage and
Stretching |
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G. |
Athletic and Sports Massage |
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H. |
Neuromuscular Application |
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Specialized Massage and
Bodywork Application |
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Related Methods and Techniques |
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A. |
Hydrotherapy Theory and
Application |
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B. |
Therapeutic Exercise |
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C. |
Stress Management |
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Business Administration /
Professional Practices |
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Insurance Administration |
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B. |
Office Management |
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C. |
Business Ethics |
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D. |
Basic Bookkeeping |
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E. |
Marketing |
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F. |
Business Law |
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G. |
Business Planning |
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VIII. |
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Florida State Laws and Rules |
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- Florida Statutes Chapters 455
and 480 |
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- Florida Administrative Code
Chapter 61611 |
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Evaluations / Completion
(75% minimum grades accepted) |
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A. |
Written Tests and Assignments |
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B. |
Graded Practical Assignments |
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C. |
Graded Practical Applications |
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D. |
Notebook, Job Application,
Resume |
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E. |
Required Specific Bodywork
Applications |
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F. |
Satisfactory Academic Progress |
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G. |
Job Placement Service |
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H. |
Graduation Ceremony and
Diplomas |
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Job
Demand Survey 2007
Results for Florida |
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 The Associated Bodywork & Massage
Professionals (ABMP) latest member survey shows
$18,900/part time, averaging 13 or 14
clients per week. Most maintain a second
job at least for a while. This works out to
about $30/hour.
Since 1990, NACCAS has commissioned several Job Demand Surveys,
to provide quantitative data on cosmetology careers,
earnings potential, and job openings. The most
recent survey, completed in May 2007, compiles data
from 6,203 salons responding to a national survey.
The 2007
Job Demand Survey results indicate that salons in
Florida plan to hire 39,686 new employees in the
next twelve months. The average annual salary for a
salon professional in Florida is $39,015. This
amount does not include tips and gratuities.
Nationally, the average salon professional’s salary
is $35,973.
Most importantly, 81 percent
of Florida salon owners who attempted to hire new
employees in 2006 said they were unable to find
properly-trained applicants. This means that
jobs would be immediately available for salon
professionals
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Chart 1 –
Percent of anticipated new hires by job category.
As of
January 2007, there were 167,713 professionals
employed at Florida’s 22,832 salons. 63 percent of
salons in the state are employer-owned, and 13
percent are booth-rental salons. The other 24
percent are a combination of the two.
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percent of Florida salons are classified by their
owners as full-service salons; 11 percent are listed
as haircutting salons. Barbershops make up 17
percent of the total. Nationally, 58 percent of
salons are listed as full-service, meaning that
Florida has a somewhat higher percentage of
specialized establishments.
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Our
job placement department and our
instructors are interested in helping
graduates find the position most suited for
each of them. There is strong and growing
demand by wellness centers, salons,
chiropractors, hotels, health clubs and
massage clinics. Massage therapists also
work independently, going to clients' homes
or offices as well as licensing their own
massage establishments
Standard day schedule is 8:30 am to 4:00
pm, Monday - Thursday, and 8:30 am to 5:00
pm. on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
Evening Classes meet 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Monday -Thursday, and 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
on the 3rd Saturday of the month.. This
program can be completed in 20 weeks on a
30 hour per week day schedule or 30 weeks
on an 18 hour per week evening schedule
Housing is not provided by
the school. There are plenty of apartments
and rooms to rent nearby, with easy access
to public transportation. We will be happy
to assist out-of town students in their
selection of a suitable place to stay.
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The school admits as regular students: |
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High School graduates |
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Holders of GED's |
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And those age 18 or older who demonstrate the
ability
to benefit from the training. |
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- Therapeutic Massage students must
be 18 or have a High School diploma
or GED |
Course Price - Go to: Therapeutic Massage
Course Price
Course Kit - Go to: Course Kit
List
Course Dates: Call Judy at extension
103, as detailed below
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