Therapeutic Massage & Spa Specialist
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
Upon completion of this program students will have the skills and knowledge to apply and sit for the licensing exam by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. In addition to the therapeutic massage curriculum this program contains in depth study of the theory and practice of the most required spa treatments offered in today's best resorts and spas. This program will provide students with skills necessary to seek employment in the spa industry, clinic, or resort settings where a variety of spa treatments are offered.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
| COURSE TITLE |
CLOCK HOURS |
| TMT01 |
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY |
210 |
| TMT02 |
MASSAGE THEORY & CLINICAL PRACTICUM |
255 |
| TMT03 |
THEORY & PRACTICE OF HYDROTHERAPY |
15 |
| TMT04 |
INTRODUCTION TO ALLIED MODALITIES |
100 |
| TMT05 |
FLORIDA STATE LAW |
10 |
| TMT06 |
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES & DEVELOPMENT |
6 |
| TMT07 |
H.I.V./AIDS |
4 |
| SPA10 |
SPA THEORY SANITATION & EQUIPMENT |
20 |
| SPA20 |
WATER THERAPIES |
20 |
| SPA30 |
AROMATHERAPY FOR SPA |
20 |
| SPA40 |
EXFOLIATION TREATMENTS |
20 |
| SPA50 |
BODY WRAPS |
30 |
| SPA60 |
SPA FOOT TREATMENTS |
25 |
| SPA70 |
FANGOTHERAPY & CHOCOTHERAPY |
30 |
| SPA80 |
THALASSOTHERAPY |
30 |
| SPA90 |
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE |
30 |
| SPA100 |
STONE MASSAGE |
25 |
| SPA110 |
SPA TREATEMTS PRACTICAL TRAINING |
50 |
| TOTAL |
900 |
This program has 900 hours of theory and practice.
Services: all students are required to complete at least 90 services as part of their applied clinical training.
Services are:
Face and neck massage |
|
10 |
|
Sanitation & Equipment |
|
2 |
Hands and arms massage |
|
10 |
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Water Therapy treatments |
|
2 |
Abdomen massages |
|
10 |
|
Aromatherapy treatments |
|
2 |
Feet and legs massage |
|
10 |
|
Exfoliation treatments |
|
2 |
Back massage |
|
10 |
|
Body Wraps treatments |
|
2 |
Full body massages |
|
10 |
|
Spa foot treatments |
|
2 |
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Fang therapy & Choc therapy treatments |
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2 |
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Thalassotherapy treatments |
|
2 |
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Lymphatic Drainage treatments |
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2 |
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Stone Massage treatments |
|
2 |
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Spa treatments practical training |
|
10 |
A student who has completed the 600 hours (theory, practice and services) of the Therapeutic Massage Technician portion of the program may sit for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Upon passing, students can apply to receive their Florida State License.
Student completing the program will also be able to apply for licensing as a Body Wrapper to the Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
Students successfully completing the 900 hours will receive a diploma.
For additional information, please contact:
admissions@the-praxisinstitute.com
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