| Number of hours/brief descriptions |
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| Anatomy/Physiology |
| -Hours |
120 |
| -Description |
Structure & Function of the Human Body. Working knowledge of those aspects of anatomy & physiology most relevant to massage and neuromuscular therapy, specifically the bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. |
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| Kineseology |
| -Hours |
80 |
| -Description |
Definition and description of the muscle as well as origin, insertion, action. Musculoskeletal structure, function and association with soft tissue manipulation. |
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| Massage Theory |
| -Hours |
200 |
| -Description |
Theory and history of numerous massage modalities such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Orthopedic, Neuromuscular, Oriental, Pregnancy, Infant, Reflexology, and energy. |
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| Pathology |
| -Hours |
20 |
| -Description |
presented in anatomy & physiology. Pathological conditions, etiology, and contraindications to massage |
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| Professional Practice/Business |
| -Hours |
60 |
| -Description |
Hands-on approach to successful business as a private practice, group practice, or employee. Development of time management, client communications, bookkeeping and marketing. |
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| Technique: Practice |
| -Hours |
600 |
| -Description |
Hands on practice of technique in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports, Oriental, Pregnancy, Infant, Reflexology, Energy, Spa Therapies, Chair Massage and Orthopedic assessment. |
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| Number of months to complete basic program |
10 |
| Clinic, internship and community outreach components of program |
100 hours of supervised clinic
Unlimited outreach opportunities in the
community |
| Placement Service
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Yes |
| Post Graduate Training:
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| Number of hours/credits for certificate: |
| -Classroom
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920 |
| -Clinic
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100 |
| Program Accreditation(s):
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| Institutional Accreditation(s):
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Accrediting Bureau of Health Education
Schools |
| Location of facility(ies):
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3590 Pleasant Valley Road
Mobile, Alabama |
| Description of facility(ies):
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Modern facilities equipped with
everything necessary to obtain a in-
depth education in Massage Therapy.
Seperate facility for Clinic and
Technique classes next door to main
campus where lecture classes are taught. |
| Tuition Information:
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$7,465 |
| Financial Aid:
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Pell Grant (Title IV) |
| Application Fees(s):
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$25 |
| Enrollment Periods:
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Day classes start Jan, May, Sep
Night Classes Mar, Jul, Nov |
| For Catalogs and Applications:
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3590 Pleasant Valley Road
Mobile, AL 36609
251-344-1203
poweroftouch.net |