Massage Therapy
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The document summarizes the massage therapy program at Colby Community College. The two-semester certificate program provides classroom, lab, and externship training in massage techniques, anatomy, pathology, ethics, and business practices. Graduates are eligible for national certification and employment in the fast-growing massage therapy field is expected to increase 20% by 2016. The program adheres to national standards and codes of ethics.
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Massage Therapy
- 1. Massage Therapy in Colby Community College
- 2. Massage Therapy as a Profession The Massage Therapy Program at Colby Community College adheres to the standard of excellence and the code of ethics of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage Body Work.
- 3. Massage Therapy is among the fastest growing occupations in the nation and continues to increase its acceptance as both an alternative and complimentary modality in the medical industry. The spa industry continues to expand as our lives become more complex and stressful.
- 4. Massage Therapy Curriculum The curriculum for the Massage Therapy Program at Colby Community College utilizes classroom lecture ,laboratory procedures and extensive hands-on practice. In addition, students complete an externship in professional settings as part of the training.
- 5. My major in CCC The program is a two-semester certificate program which includes a externship. Completion certificates are awarded in May. Graduates of the CCC program are academically qualified to take the National Certification Exam for Massage and Bodywork
- 6. My major classes in CCC: Structural Anatomy Basic Massage Techniques Ethics & Business Practices for Massage Therapy Massage Lab Massage Clinic Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapy Pathology Basics for Massage Therapy Advanced Massage Techniques Kinesiology for Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Externship
- 7. Massage Therapy Certificate of Completion CCC Face-to-Face Courses MT 120 Structural Anatomy 2CrHr MT 130 Basic Massage Techniques 2CrHr MT 140 Ethics and Business Practices for Massage Therapy 2 CrHr MT 150 Massage Lab I 4 CrHr MT160 Massage Clinic I 2 CrHr MT178 Anatomy and Pysiology for Massage Therapy I 2CrHr MT 220 Pathology Basics for Massage Therapy 2 CrHr MT 230 Advanced Massage Techniques 2 CrHr MT 240 Kinesiology for Massage Therapy 2 CrHr MT 250 Massage Lab II 4 CrHr MT 260 Massage Clinic II 2 Crhr MT 278 Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy II 2 CrHr MT 299 Massage Therapy Externship 3 CrHr 31 Credit Hours Total are Needed for this Certificate
- 8. Employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 20% from 2006-2016, faster than average for all occupations. - U.S. Department of Labor
- 9. Application Procedure Massage therapists must enjoy working with people, have a sincere interest in helping others and be willing to complete an intense course of study. Enrollment is limited in the Massage Therapy Program. Applicants must complete the following requirements for consideration.
- 10. Application Details Submit high school transcripts or proof of GED Submit all transcripts from post-secondary institutions Complete the ACT or COMPASS test Complete personal interview with program directors
- 11. Did You Know ? In 2008, the average annual income for a massage therapist who provided 15 hours of massage per week was $31,500. Almost one-fourth of adult Americans say theyve used massage therapy at least one time for pain relief. Eighty-eight percent agreed that massage was effective in reducing pain.
- 12. Life on CCC campus
- 13. Why Colby Community College? Ranked #10 in Community Colleges in the Unites States 3 National Championships 22 Academic All-Americans since 2005 Hands on learning 9 Varsity Sports