Massage Therapy Certification
Curriculum: 660 Hours/10 Month Program
Become a massage therapist in only ten months by completing 660 clock hours of work in our part-time program. Upon completion of the program, you will earn a certificate in Massage Therapy that will enable you to take the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage to become nationally nertified and licensed to practice massage therapy in the state of Illinois.
Therapeutic massage is a holistic approach to healthcare that impacts and rejuvenates mind, body, and spirit. Not only can it promote relaxation, but it can also treat and prevent injury, improve circulation, and reduce stress and tension held in the muscle tissues.
With hands-on instruction and student clinicals, you will have the skills necessary to impact and enhance your clients’ lives. You will receive the necessary training and preparation to become a confident and competent therapist in the massage therapy field.
Because Lincoln College–Normal is a fully accredited baccalaureate degree-granting institution, there are great benefits to attending including the option of living on-campus in apartment suite housing, and the ability to enroll in college level courses in Marketing, Business, and Accounting, or even to pursue an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Therapeutic Massage Theory and Application - 419 Hours
- Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage
- Body Mechanics and Preparation
- Therapeutic Massage Assessment
- Massage Technique Applications
- Complementary Therapies
- Student Clinic
Professional Standards - 26 Hours
- Ethics and Legal Issues
- Business Considerations
- Career Development
Pathology - 40 Hours
General Knowledge of Body Systems - 64 Hour
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology I
Detailed Knowledge of Body Systems - 84 Hours
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Kinesiology
Related Electives - 27 Hours
- CPR Certification
- Review for National Certification
- Supervised Field Trips
- Guest Speakers
Start Dates: Massage Therapy Program (10-month)
Classes start:
- Schedule 1 - January 10, 2011
Classes meet Mon, Wed 5:00pm to 9:00pm & Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
(plus an additional night for Anatomy & Physiology class TBD)
- Schedule 2 - August 16, 2010
Classes meet Tues & Thurs 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Wed 5:30pm - 9:30pm, & Sat
8:30am - 3:30pm
- Schedule 3 - August 16, 2010
Classes meet Mon - Tues 10:00am - 2:00pm, Wed 5:30pm - 9:30, & Thurs
8:30am - 3:30pm
With supervised classroom instruction and hands-on learning, you will be introduced to the following curriculum:
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Anatomy & Physiology II
- Kinesiology
- Pathology
- Massage Fundamentals (History & Theory)
- Massage Technique/Application
- Wellness Education
- Professional Ethics
- Business/Career Development
- Complementary Therapies
- Student Clinic
Updated 11/14/11