MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM
(725 Hours)
According to the Colorado State Barber and Cosmetology Act: “Massage Therapy” is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. Today, the benefits of massage are varied and far-reaching. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, smoking cessation, depression, and more. And, as many millions will attest, massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.
The Curriculum of the Massage Program includes seven hundred and twenty five (725) Contact Hours or 24 Credits of technical instruction and practical operations covering all aspects of massage therapy. Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person.
1. Professional Image 30 Hrs
2. Anatomy and Physiology 75 Hrs
3. Swedish Massage 80 Hrs
4. Deep Tissue 120 Hrs
5. Neuromuscular Therapy 40 Hrs
6. Sports Massage 60 Hrs
7. Integrative Massage 60 Hrs
8. Palpation 120 Hrs
9. Aroma Therapy 60 Hrs
10. Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Sales Course 40 Hrs
11. Externship 40 Hrs
MAssage Therapist Performance Objectives:
- To successfully acquire the knowledge of the Laws and Rules regulating Colorado Cosmetology Establishment practice;
- To successfully acquire knowledge of the general theory relative to massage, including Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures performed;
- To successfully acquire business management techniques which are common to the massage therapy field.
Massage therapy Program Tuition and Fees:
Tuition = $ 5,600.00
Registration Fee = $ 50.00
Text Books / Equipment Kit = $ 500.00
Courses Description |
Theory Hrs |
Lab Hrs |
Total Hrs |
1. Professional Image | 6 | 24 | 30 |
2. Anatomy and Physiology | 15 | 60 | 75 |
3. Swedish Massage | 16 | 64 | 80 |
4. Deep Tissue Massage | 24 | 96 | 120 |
5. Neuromuscular Theory | 8 | 32 | 40 |
6. Sports Massage | 12 | 48 | 60 |
7. Integrative Massage | 12 | 48 | 60 |
8. Palpation | 24 | 96 | 120 |
9. Aroma Therapy | 12 | 48 | 60 |
10. Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Sales Course | 8 | 32 | 40 |
11. Externship | 40 | 40 | |
TOTAL | 145 | 580 | 725 |