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Courses...
Semester 1
Program consists of a total of 1040 clock hours.
Orientation:
(Prior to the semester start). Is an introduction to
institution policies, including expectations and
available student services. A pre-admission
assessment is given to every student.
Please note that the following is
based on a full-time program. A part-time program is
typically eight (8) semesters.
Professional
Development & Ethics:This course teaches self-development and
recognition of communication, self-accountability,
stress management, sexual issues, ethical dilemmas,
immoral conduct, record keeping, and code of ethics.
The teaching methodology for this course will be
primarily class lecture.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Orientation
Western I:
This course introduces basic massage therapy theory,
terminology, and skills that will provide the
foundation for further study. Students will
experience giving and receiving full body classic
Western Massage with the following techniques:
effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement,
vibration, shaking, compressions, rocking, joint
movements and stretches. The use and ingredients of
topical substances used in massage are discussed,
including liniments and lubricants such as powders,
oils, gels, lotions, and creams. Effective and
appropriate draping and use of body supports and
bolsters are practiced and proper body mechanics are
demonstrated and encouraged. The student will be
encouraged to develop sensitivity, intuition, and
centeredness. Effects, benefits, and indications for
massage are introduced as well as precautions and
endangerment sites. The history and evolution of
massage therapy are discussed. By the end of the
semester the student will be able to demonstrate a
basic full-body wellness massage. The teaching
methodology for all classes will consist of a
combination of structured lecture and supervised
hands-on practice.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Orientation
Co-requisites: Professional
Development and Ethics, Anatomy and Physiology,
Kinesiology Myology I
Eastern 1:
This course covers basic Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) and shiatsu theory, Yin/Yang, The
Vital Substances, Five Element Theory, functions of
Organs and Channels, causes of disease, eight
principles, four methods of diagnosis, Water, Wood,
Fire, Earth and Metal Associations. The teaching
methodology for all classes will primarily be
structured lecture.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Orientation
Anatomy &
Physiology 1:This course covers the levels of body
organization, the control of homeostasis, basic
anatomical terminology, body cavities, the basic
principles of bio-chemicals and how they work within
the body, cell types and their functions, tissue
types and their functions, the integumentary system,
and bone tissue. The teaching methodology for all
classes will primarily be structured lecture.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Orientation
Kinesiology &
Myology 1: This course covers the bones
of the axial and appendicular skeleton, their
significant landmarks and functions, structural and
functional aspects of joints as well as their
motions and locations in the body. Also covered are
the origins, insertions and actions of several major
muscles relevant to massage therapy. The teaching
methodology for all classes will consist of
primarily structured lecture and supervised lab.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Orientation
Semester 2
Pre-requisite for the following courses: Kinesiology & Myology 1, Anatomy
and Physiology 1, Western 1, Eastern 1, Professional Development and Ethics
1
Western 2:This course covers various topics such as:
various effects of massage therapy;
indications/precautions of Swedish Massage;
approaches to care; personal health, hygiene, and
appearance; sanitation; prevention of the
transmission of HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis,
including use of gloves with massage therapy; body
mechanics for massage therapy. Various massage
techniques are taught including: joint movement,
muscle energy techniques including concepts of
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF),
post-isometric relaxation (PIR), stretching and
strengthening techniques, trigger-point therapy,
deep tissue massage and complementary body work
modalities including, but not limited to, myofascial
release (MFR) techniques, reflexology, sports
massage, chair massage, pregnancy massage and
hydrotherapy. In addition, considerations for
serving special populations, including abused
individuals are discussed. Muscle review including
hands-on palpation will also be included. The
teaching methodology of this class will be a
combination of structured lecture and supervised
hands-on practice.
Clock Hours: 104
Prerequisites: Western I,
Kinesiology & Myology 1, Anatomy & Physiology I,
Professional Development & Ethics
Co-requisites: Anatomy & Physiology
2 & Kinesiology & Myology 2
Eastern 2:
This course includes instruction of
general meridian pathways and specific point
locations pertaining to each of the 12 Primary
Channels and the 2 Extraordinary Channels
(Conception and Governing Vessels) with reference to
Western anatomical position. Students will be
expected to have a working knowledge of shiatsu
theory obtained from Eastern 1. An understanding of
shiatsu theory, meridian pathways, significant and
specific point locations, and shiatsu technique will
be combined to enable students to create and perform
a 45 minute basic shiatsu routine. The teaching
methodology for this class will be a combination of
structured lecture and supervised hands-on practice.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Eastern I ,
Professional Development and Ethics, Kinesiology &
Myology 1, Anatomy & Physiology 1
Co-requisites: Anatomy & Physiology
2, Kinesiology & Myology 2
Anatomy &
Physiology 2: This course covers muscle
tissue, the heart, the respiratory system, the
blood, blood vessels and hemodynamics, and the
lymphatic system. The teaching methodology for all
classes will consist of structured lecture.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Kinesiology & Myology
1, Anatomy & Physiology 1
Kinesiology &
Myology 2: This course covers the
origins, insertions and actions of the muscles of
the body that are not covered in Kinesiology &
Myology 1. The teaching methodology for all classes
will consist of structured lecture and supervised
lab.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Kinesiology & Myology
1, Anatomy & Physiology 1
Semester 3
Pre-requisite for the following courses: Kinesiology & Myology 2, Anatomy
and Physiology 2, Western 2, Eastern 2, Professional Development and Ethics
2
Medical Massage:
Topics for this course include the foundations of
orthopedic massage, various forms of assessment,
indications and precautions in the practice of
massage. Specific disease and injury conditions will
be discussed, including conditions that may include
limited mobility or sensation, and inflammation, as
well as specific tests and treatments for these
conditions. In addition, application of proper
technique including the use of hydrotherapy,
cryotherapy and stretches will be covered. An
introductory student clinic internship will be
included in the second half of the course. The
teaching methodology for this course will consist of
structured and supervised hands-on practice.
Clock Hours: 104
Prerequisites: Western 2,
Anatomy & Physiology 2, Kinesiology & Myology 2
Eastern 3:
This course covers assessment and diagnosis
according to Oriental theory, Yu/Shu points, Bo/Mu
points, source points, hara palpation, excess and
deficiency of the Five Elements, chair and table
shiatsu. A shiatsu clinic internship is included
with this class. The teaching methodology for
classes will be structured lecture and supervised
hands-on practice.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Eastern 2,
Kinesiology & Myology 2, Anatomy & Physiology 2
Neurology:
This course covers significant structures,
divisions and functions of nervous tissue,
significant structures, divisions and functions of
the spinal cord and spinal nerves, significant
structures, divisions and functions of the brain and
cranial nerve, how the autonomic nervous system
works to maintain homeostasis, sensation,
perception, motor pathways and kinesthetic
awareness, the integrating functions of the
cerebellum, smell, taste, sight, equilibrium and
hearing. The teaching methodology for this course
consists primarily of class lecture.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology
1
Pathology 1:
This course covers integumentary,
muscular, circulatory and lymphatic system
conditions commonly encountered by, and relevant to,
massage therapists. The teaching methodology for
this class consists of structured lecture.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology
2
Semester 4
Pre-requisite for the following courses: Neurology, Pathology 1, Medical
Massage, Eastern 3, Professional Development & Ethics 3
Clinic Internship: Under supervision of our own Licensed Massage
Therapists, students work at our on-site clinic to
practice treatments on a variety of body types. The
student learns how to take client history, use
intake procedures, research medical literature and
assess each individual client to determine
appropriate treatments and tailor the massage
therapy session toward the client. All sessions will
be charted by the student using SOAP notes. Students
are also taken to off-site activities such as United
Way events and nursing home activities. One
four-hour supervised weekend off-site activity is
mandatory and included in the curriculum. The
teaching methodology for this course will consist
primarily of supervised hands-on practice.
Clock Hours: 84
Prerequisites: Medical Massage,
Eastern 3, Anatomy & Physiology 2, Kinesiology &
Myology 2, Neurology, Pathology1
Co-requisites: Anatomy & Physiology
3, Kinesiology & Myology 3, Pathology 2, Business
Business
Practices: The purpose of this course is
to develop skills necessary for career planning and
how to establish, manage, market, maintain and grow
a practice. This course also reviews New York State
laws and professional conduct. Maintaining accurate
records to satisfy state, local and federal
government will be discussed. Students will develop
a business card, resume with cover letter, build a
resource file, learn how to construct a business
plan and design a brochure. The teaching methodology
for this course will primarily consist of structured
lecture.
Clock Hours: 24
Prerequisites: Professional
Development and Ethics, Eastern 3, Medical Massage
Co-requisites: Clinic Internship
Anatomy &
Physiology 3: This course covers the
endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive
systems, metabolism, fluid electrolyte, acid/base
homeostasis, and development and inheritance. The
teaching methodology of this course consists
primarily of structured lecture.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology
2
Kinesiology &
Myology 3: This course covers a review of
the major muscles learned in Kinesiology & Myology 1
and 2, as well as range of motion, muscle testing
and nerve innervation of muscles relevant in
assessing common muscular-skeletal dysfunction. A
review of the biomechanics of the skeleton is also
discussed. The teaching methodology will be a
combination of structured lectured and supervised
hands-on palpation and practice.
Clock Hours: 48
Prerequisites: Kinesiology & Myology
2, Anatomy & Physiology 2, Neurology, Pathology 1
Pathology 2:
This course covers pathologies of the nervous,
respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary and
reproductive systems and miscellaneous conditions
commonly encountered by, and relevant to, massage
therapists. The teaching methodology will consist of
structured lecture.
Clock Hours: 52
Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology
2, Neurology, Pathology 1 |