Massage therapy - Health Works Institute

Massage therapy from Health Works Institute is a Campus Certificate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. As a graduate of the Massage Therapy Program at Health Works Institute , you will be eligible for state licensure and national certification. You will have the knowledge and skills required for private practice as well as employment in a variety of settings including medical facilities, spas, massage clinics, cruise ships, athletic training centers, and numerous other sites. At Health Works, we believe that your success depends largely upon not only broad and deep knowledge and skills, but also upon the ongoing development of your emotional and spiritual intelligence. The competent practice of massage therapy depends upon your ability to establish and maintain healthy and productive working relationships with every client, your employer, other health care practitioners who refer clients to you, and your massage therapy colleagues. Every course in our program provides opportunities for you to grow emotionally and spiritually, and the learning environment is open, supportive, and inspiring. The entire program serves as a springboard to launch you into a satisfying and financially successful career. Massage Program Objectives: Graduates of the 29-credit-hour program will be prepared for an entry-level position in the occupation of massage therapy with the ability to: ? demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the human body ? demonstrate palpation skills necessary for assessment and treatment that are within the scope of practice for massage therapy and bodywork ? skillfully perform Swedish massage , sports massage, neuromuscular/trigger point therapy, myofascial release therapy, selected techniques related to the theory and practice of Asian bodywork, and mind/body therapy ? demonstrate an understanding of selected potential manifestations of the connections among the body, mind, and spirit ? demonstrate an understanding of the importance of strength, stamina, flexibility, and proper body mechanics for providing effective massage therapy/bodywork and avoiding unnecessary fatigue or injury to the practitioner ? communicate directly, honestly, accurately, respectfully, and in a manner that allows clients to feel a sense of trust ? recognize and refrain from treating areas or conditions that are contraindicated for massage therapy/bodywork ? perform selected assessments that can indicate which massage therapy/bodywork techniques are likely to be appropriate to the client's individual conditions and requests ? use proper terminology to describe clients' conditions and produce written records of massage therapy/bodywork sessions ? effectively manage selected aspects of the operation of a massage business ? create a business plan directly related to the student's professional goals in the field of massage therapy/bodywork ? demonstrate an understanding of standards of ethics and professionalism ? recognize important aspects of giving and receiving referrals to and from health care practitioners and personal care providers ? provide information to the public about massage therapy/bodywork ? demonstrate knowledge of the significance of credentials, regulation, and the activities of professional associations to the practice of massage therapy/bodywork. View more details on Health Works Institute . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.