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Massage Therapy Program
3 semesters
Massage Therapy Program Informational Open House to be held April 10...find out more!
 This program is designed to prepare individuals to work as massage
therapists. Licensed massage therapists may be self-employed or
employed at health clubs, medical clinics, chiropractic offices, athletic
departments, spas, salons, and holistic health centers. Upon successful
completion of the program, students may seek licensure from
the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy.
Massage Therapy is a massage therapy auxiliary field. As auxiliary
team members, students in the Massage Therapy program are taught
to be generalists. They perform a variety of functions in the massage
therapy office requiring communication skills, critical thinking and
sound judgment. Massage Therapists may provide assistance to the
therapist, perform work in the massage therapy laboratory, provide
client instruction, and perform office managerial duties. Through
evaluation techniques, Massage Therapists enhance the quality of
care the patient receives.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Certificates are programs of study designed to give students specific
skills in a technology. Should students later wish to pursue a degree
program, many courses within the certificate will apply toward the
degree.
The Massage Therapy program is recognized by the Council on
Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of
Education. The Massage Therapy program is operated with the
approval of the Alabama Board of Massage Therapists.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Massage Therapy program, the
graduates will be able to:
- Utilize effective communication skills;
- Participate as a member of the massage therapy health team in
the coordination and delivery of Massage Therapy.
- Enter the work force as entry-level massage therapists.
- Use the principles and techniques of massage to assess and appropriately
treat disorders of the human body which may benefit from
massage.
- Have adequate information, demonstration and practice to perform
massage procedures competently and safely.
- Possess the necessary information and knowledge to understand
the business, marketing, budgeting, insurance, advertising, ethical
and legal principles, issues and concerns of the profession.
- Communicate effectively with clients, other heath care providers and
the community at large as to the benefits and advisability of massage.
- Have the knowledge and skills necessary to open and manage a private
practice.
As a Calhoun Community College Therapeutic Massage Therapy student,
you will be given the skills and knowledge required to succeed
as a professional massage therapist, including proficiency in the
major massage therapy techniques including Swedish, Trigger Point
Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Deep Tissue, and Myofascial
Release.
Skills and Knowledge gained:
- Knowledge of the basic principles of anatomy and physiology and
their relationship to the theory and practice of Massage Therapy.
- Accurate palpation and description of the major muscles and
anatomical landmarks of the human body.
- Ability to communicate effectively with your clients and other health
care professionals.
- Skillful application of record-keeping and other business skills
needed for a successful massage practice.
- Ability to apply basic hydrotherapy techniques in a Massage Therapy
practice.
- A clear understanding of the benefits and limitations of Massage
Therapy and willingness to refer clients to other health care
providers when necessary.
This 665 hour program is designed to provide an excellent education
in the fundamentals of therapeutic massage and bodywork, preparing
the Calhoun Community College Therapeutic Massage student to
obtain a massage therapy license and start a successful practice. Our
program qualifies graduates for the national certification exam.
To enroll in the Massage Therapy program, students must:
- meet the admission requirements of Calhoun Community College
and submit to the Department of Allied Health a completed Massage
Therapy application for admission.
- be at least 18 years of age.
- provide proof of successful completion of high school or have a GED
certificate.
- provide official copies of transcripts for any high school, GED, or
college work previously undertaken
- have a one-on-one interview with the Massage Therapy Program
Director.
Students enrolled in the Massage Therapy program will be required
to:
- Submit a current student Health Examination form completed
appropriately by a licensed physician or Family Nurse Practitioner.
Form furnished by Allied Health Department.
- Provide medical verification of two-step Mantoux skin test (chest
x-ray if positive) indicating he/she is free of tuberculosis.
- Provide documentation of immunity for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps,
Rubella (German Measles) through one of the following:
a. History of having had the disease
b. Titer that demonstrates immunity
c. Immunization record
- Purchase professional liability insurance through the College by
the first week of class. (Forms available in the Allied Health Department)
- Arrange transportation to and from clinical facilities as required
by the program.
- Abide by the policies of the College and Massage Therapy Policy
Manual.
Massage Therapy classes are admitted once a year, Summer or Fall
Semester. For more information/appointment, contact Ms. Carolyn
Walls, Massage Therapy Director, 256/260-1437 or Ms Diane Blanton,
MT instructor, 256/260-1437, or the Allied Health Department,
256/306-2786.
See photo of the new Health Sciences Center.
For more information, contact:
Tracy Jobe
Program Director
Massage Therapy
Calhoun Community College
P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609
(256) 260-1437
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