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THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
PROGRAM
The objective of A.C.I. Career College, Inc.
Massage Therapy course is to provide a sound educational environment
for instruction and training to equip it’s graduates for entry level
jobs as massage therapy specialists. This is accomplished through
approximately one half of the course consisting of
lecture/demonstration and one half hands on laboratory procedures.
Massage
therapy is a service oriented career, providing the skilled
application of a variety of massage techniques and modalities and
helping to access what type of work would be most beneficial for the
client/patient. A strong background in anatomy and physiology will
benefit the therapist in understanding movement and dysfunction.
Business skills include marketing, office procedures, charting, and
client communications.
Emphasis is placed on law and ethics, medical
terminology, anatomy and physiology and principles of therapeutic
massage. Therapeutic modalities as adjuncts to Swedish Massage,
connective tissue massage, Shiatsu, chair massage, reflexology,
sports massage, and spa therapy techniques.
The program is designed for those applicants
who desire a career in massage therapy. Professional duties may
include: Swedish Massage, Shiatsu Massage, Sports Massage, and
Hydrotherapy.
Occupational outcomes for which the graduate
may qualify include entry level work in the graduates private
practice or in various offices of physicians, chiropractors, and
physical therapists.
A.C.I. Career College, Inc. Massage Therapy
academic program is three (3) quarters in length, each quarter
consisting of twelve (12) weeks. The program length will be
approximately thirty six (36) weeks in duration. A typical student
will attend classes in the morning
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Evening classes are 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Classes are
based on the standard educational hour of fifty (50) minutes.
Appropriate class breaks will be provided.
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