The 640 Hour Massage Therapy program is designed for those individuals who are seeking a career in therapeutic massage and bodywork. The program is also suitable for those who are adding skills to their profession as health care workers in nursing, physical or occupational therapy or any other related field.

To train individuals in the art and science of therapeutic massage. The knowledge and skills acquired by the students will prepare them for the occupation of massage practitioner. This course is also designed for students who wish to take the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

This program is designed for those individuals who are seeking a career in therapeutic massage and bodywork. The program consists of course work, practice sessions, and work in a clinic.

Meet admissions requirements. Be in good health and have the physical ability to stand on your feet, move tables, and perform massage therapy.

Diploma

Course #	Course Title	Theory	Lab/	Clinic	Clock Hours
	Totals	375	225	40	640
AP 101	Anatomy Medical and anatomical terminology, anatomical positions of the body, body systems.	50			50
AP 102	Physiology The study of functions and vital processes of organs and their systems. Manipulating limbs, joints and muscles. The study of physiology will help students gain a holistic perspective on the ways in which ailments, aches and problems are treated.	50			50
AP 103	Pathology The study of disease - grounding in pathology can help a massage therapist recognize his/her limits - where massage therapy is an appropriate treatment, and where the expertise of other health practitioners is required.	50			50
MTP 201	Kinesiology The study of movement - Learn movement in order to treat muscles and joints. Learn to use massage therapy to make the body less static. Discover how a person moves now, and how they should be moving in the future.	20	5		25
MTP 202	Contraindications An overview of situations when massage should not be performed such as open wounds, muscel ruptures, and other	20	5		25
MTP 203	Benefits of Massage The importance of touch therapy, touch to improve development during pregnancy, infancy, adolescence, adultood. Touch to relieve pain.	20	5		25
MTP 204	Classification of Movement Overview of Petrissage when the muscles are needed and pressed and tapotement, which is a type of massage that uses tapping in a rhythmic manner.	15	10		25
MTP 205	Equipment An overview of supplies and equipment, how to use, select, and purchase including tables, chairs, massage oils, spa equipment, and more.	10	15		25
MTP 206	Sanitation and Safety Infection control, sanitary conditions and safety measures, dealing with the physical demands of the massage therapist.	15	10		25
MTP 207	Draping Proper covering of client to ensure proper draping while allowing access to the body parts to be massaged. Use of sheets and techniques.	10	15		25
MTP 208	Techniques You will learn how to give a http://www.massagetherapy101.com/massagetechniques/massage-techniques.aspx massage - how to use your hands and fingers, your elbows and feet. You'll also learn best practices, not just for clients, but also for yourself.	5	20		25
MTP 209	Business Practices and Ethics This class explores the personal awareness of the professional skill development necessary to give the student guidelines for developing a prosperous massage practice and the related legal requirements for Massage establishments.	25			25
AM 301	Prenatal Massage Learn to adapt your own massage routines for expectant women using the solid theoretical and practical foundation taught in this course.	10	15		25
AM 302	Face and Scalp Massage Learn to give uniquely designed facial massage which combines facial pressure points, rhythmic contouring strokes and specific sculpting moves will relax, uplift, and tone your facial muscles. By stimulating Acupressure points on the face to open the energy medians, deeper muscle tension is released. Also sinus pressure points are activated to open a fresh and new aliveness for clearer breathing.	5	15		20
AM 303	Clinical and Sports Massage Techniques that apply to various athletic movements are examined, giving practitioners greater insight to patterns of strain placed on athletes, along with advanced protocols and manual skills to correct any dysfunction.	5	20		25
AM 304	Lymphatic Drainage Massage Learn skills related to normal lymphatic physiology and the differences encountered in a diseased state: -demonstrate an understanding of the proper clinical applications of MLD (indications) -demonstrate an understanding of the improper clinical applications of MLD (contraindications) -demonstrate an understanding of clinical applications where caution should be exercised	5	20		25
AM 305	Chair Massage Basic techniques of chair massage and how to offer a "15-minute" chair massage	5	20		25
AM 306	Trigger Point and Deep Tissue Massage Learn how to treat trigger points that cause such common pain complaints as low back pain, abdominal pain, sciatica, many variations of hip and knee pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and more	5	20		25
AM 307	Spa Massage Techniques Learn techniques for services typically offered in spas such as wraps, hot stone massage, body scrubs, body masks, and more.	5	20		25
AM 308	Hydrotherapy How water in its three forms (solid, liquid and vapor) can be used for therapeutic purposes. Thermal, mechanical and chemical effects on the body are presented and practiced.	5	10		15
FSR 104	HIV/AIDS/CPR Specific instruction on the topic of AIDS / HIV is covered in this course which also discusses universal precautions, endangerment sites, contraindications and the Florida Omnibus Aids Act.	5			5
FSR 105	Florida Statues/Rules/History of Massage The Florida Massage Practice Act (Chapter 480) of the Florida Statutes and Regulations of 61G-11 are presented and discussed as well as history of massage.	10			10
FSR 106	Medical Errors and Omissions Errors and omissions in practice details, workplace safety, and communicating with clients/patients, as well as with colleagues in the medical profession. Identification of potential problems and how to prevent these occurrences.	5			5
CLC	Clinic Externship Each student is required to participate in 40 hours of clinic during the second half of his or her training. These hours are scheduled outside of the basic class time and occur during selected evening hours and on Saturdays.			40	40
PLC 101	Placement and Job Search Skills Employment skills training with focus on setting up one’s own practice or working free-lance.	20			20

Tuition Fee ……………………………………………………………………………. $3,500.00
Registration Fee (Non-refundable)……………………………………………. $100.00
Books & Materials (Non-refundable) ……………………………………….. $275.00
Total Program Cost ………………………………………………………………… $3,875.00

Tuition and other registration fees are due on or before the last day to register for any given semester. Students should consult the Academic Calendar regarding the registration deadline. Students will not be officially enrolled in Healing Hands Institute until all fees are fully paid. Any students owing money to Healing Hands Institute, regardless of the debt, will not be permitted to register.

The selection process of Healing Hands Institute will allow for admission of students on the basis of the applicants’ academic credentials in addition to a review of all the information contained in the application, both academic and personal. For that reason, applicants may also submit letters of recommendation in order to give Healing Hands Institute a complete picture of the applicant, as a student and as a person.

Admissions requirements to specific graduate programs may vary – students should refer to the program descriptions found in the Catalog for additional information.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Institute. An applicant’s total undergraduate record including grades, educational objective and pattern of courses completed, as well as personal and professional goals will be considered.

Financial Aid Advisement
The school is not accredited or approved for Title IV funding. The school does not offer Financial Aid. The admissions representative provides information about payment plans. Advisement includes determining if the individual wants to pay in full or make a deposit and pay the balance in installments. Tuition and fees may be paid by credit card, check, or money order at the Administration Department. On or before the last day of the Registration Period, the students should have either

1. Paid in full;
2. or paid a deposit of $100.00 or more and elected to participate in the Payment Plan that allows students to pay in installments.

Those students who choose to pay in installments during the semester must do so according to the Payment Plan, with a minimum deposit of $100.00 and the rest paid in installments with no interest charges, payable on Installment Due Dates, as set forth by each individual student. All installments must be paid one month prior to the end of the semester. All late payments will have a penalty of $25 late fee charge to the account.

• 640 Clock Hours
• 8 to 9 Month Part time
• 6 to 7 Month Full time
• Clases are Bilingual

• Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx)
• English or Spanish
• 125 questions in 2.5 hours
• Certification in Florida

• Granted when passing MBLEx
• Renewed every 2 years by August 31^st
• Minimum of 24 CEU’s should be taken to renew

-12 General CEU (Ethics, Medical error, HIV. could be online)

-12 Live CEU (Must be hands-on)

• Title “LMT” Licensed Massage Therapist

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