The student enrolled in a massage therapy course shall consist of six hundred (600) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a massage therapist specialist. Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person:MINIMUM SPECIFIED PRACTICAL OPERATIONS:
05 Disinfection & Sanitation10 Introduction System Massage
20 Business Practice/Massage Business
20 Face and Scalp Massage
25 Basic Swedish Massage
30 Application of Massage Technique
60 Shiatsu Application
70 Classification of Message Movement
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE
SUBJECT OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION:
(Minimum Hours of Technical Instruction)- 1. Health Safety/Hazards/HIV Aids (10)
- 2. Disinfection/Sanitization (10)
- 3. Histology/Anatomy/Physiology (10)
- 4. Ethics/Nutrition/Principle/Techniques (10)
- 5. Effects, Benefits of Massage (5)
- 6. Indications and Contraindications of Massage (10)
- 7. Basic Swedish Massage (20)
- 8. Basic Shiatsu (20)
- 9. Aromatherapy (5)
- 10. Front/Back/Side Channels (Acupressure) (10)
- 11. Introduction Other System Massage (10)
- 12. Sports Massage(20)
- 13. Introduction Holistic Therapy (10)
- 14. Business Practice/Massage Business (10)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT MATTER:
Salon management, communication skills, that includes professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, client service record cards.Preparing a resume, employment development, modeling, desk and reception, and care and other subjects relating to the field.
MASSAGE THERAPY PERFORMANCE OBJECIVE:
Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating California establishments practices and understand procedures.Acquire the knowledge of general theory relative to anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures and perform and acquire business management techniques common to massage therapists.
POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS AFTER COMPLETION:
Massage Therapist Specialist, product representative and company demonstrator.SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED:
Use of Proper implements relative to all massages procedures. Develop the knowledge to recognize the various skin conditions and disorders. Acquire knowledge of analyzing the hands and feet, prior to all services to determine any disorders.ATTITUDES AND APPRECIATION’S TO BE DEVELOPED:
Appreciate good workmanship common to massage therapists, possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers, appreciate honesty and integrity and have improved personality in dealing with patrons and colleagues.REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSE:
Student shall have satisfactorily completed Theory and Operations with an average grade of "C" (70%) or better.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations in Massage Therapy with a GPA of "C" (70%) or better he or she is awarded a diploma certifying his or her graduation. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
There are No Licensing Requirements. Every city has an application process that vary from city to city; students are giving this information.