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Course Listings as of November 21, 2009 at 8:30pm

Massage Therapy Day Classes

** May Qualify for Financial Aid – Contact 512.223.7872 **

Designed for individuals who wish to become licensed to practice Massage Therapy in the state of Texas. For admission to the Massage Therapy program, each student must meet the following requirements:
-Be at least 18 years of age
-Hold a high school diploma or GED
-Have no criminal record
-Be in good general health

Passing score on appropriate assessment and/or department approval required. All students must contact 512.223.7583 before registering.

CPR and First Aid required before registration.

The following nine courses make up the required curriculum for the basic certificate and licensure in Massage Therapy.

MSSG 1013 Anatomy & Physiology for Massage
MSSG 2014 Physiology for Massage
MSSG 2013 Kinesiology for Massage
MSSG 1005 Hydrotherapy/Therapeutic Modalities
MSSG 1007 Business Practices & Professional Ethics
MSSG 1009 Health & Hygiene in Massage
MSSG 1011 Massage Therapy Fundamentals I
MSSG 2011 Massage Therapy Fundamentals II
MSSG 2086 Massage Therapy Internship MSSG 2014 Pathology for Massage (45.0 hours/$315.00)
General discussion of pathologies as they relate to massage therapy. Includes universal precautions and their management in professional practice. Also covers etiology, signs, symptoms, and the physiological and psychological reactions to disease and injury. Meets the minimum 40-contact-hour requirement for licensure for Massage. Text for this class is: The Essential Massage Companion, ISBN: 0974925802. Prerequisite: MSSG 1013: Anatomy & Physiology. Classes are held on Fridays.
 12 96611 Aug 28 - Oct 23    9:00am - 2:00p F        RVS X300    OH Matthews, Alex D

Last Updated: November 21, 2009 at 8:30pm
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