Institute of Professional Practical Therapy
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| Program Title
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Full-Body Clinical Massage |
| Date Program Established |
1996 |
| Number of grads per year |
300 |
| Basic Certificate Program Information: |
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-Required Hours
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120 |
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-Description
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This course teaches students how to perform healing, clinical full body massages. Students in this course learn the fundamental methodology and techniques of circulatory, relaxation and Deep Tissue styles of massage. During the course, students also learn about basic anatomy and physiology, professional ethics, hygiene and the health benefits of massage. On the average, independent Massage Therapists usually charge their clients $55 - $100 for a one hour massage session. On average, Massage Therapists who work for chiropractors, physical therapists, spas, gyms, health clubs and other places that offer massage usually earn $25 - $35 per one hour massage session. This course is twenty weeks in length. |
| Number of hours/brief descriptions |
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| Anatomy/Physiology |
| -Hours |
24 |
| -Description |
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| Pathology |
| -Hours |
7 |
| -Description |
Learning counter-indications for Full-body Massage |
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| Professional Practice/Business |
| -Hours |
4 |
| -Description |
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| Technique: Practice |
| -Hours |
83 |
| -Description |
Over 80% of the program is hands on training |
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| Number of months to complete basic program |
1 to 5 |
| Clinic, internship and community outreach components of program |
Available. Call school for details. |
| Placement Service
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Yes |
| Post Graduate Training:
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50 hour "Orthopedic Massage" Course,
50 Hour Acupressure Course,
130 Hour Chiropractic Massage Course,
100 Hour Anatomy & Physiology Course,
Over 30 continuing education courses
available ranging from 3 to 16 hrs. |
| Number of hours/credits for certificate: |
| -Classroom
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Varies |
| -Clinic
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Varies |
| Program Accreditation(s):
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California Bureau for Private Post-Secondary & Vocational Education |
| Institutional Accreditation(s):
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California Bureau for Private Post-Secondary & Vocational Education |
| Location of facility(ies):
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1835 S. La Cienega Blvd #260, Los
Angeles, CA 91316
Satelite: 17929 Ventura Blvd., #4
Encino, California 91316 |
| Description of facility(ies):
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Big, bright class-rooms with state-of-
the-art physical therapy equipment
(for
Physical Therapy Aide Courses),
inside
a newly rebuilt building. |
| Tuition Information:
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$1,200- (120 hr Massage Therapy Course)
$600- (50 hr Orthopedic Massage Course)
$500- (50 hr Acupressure Course)
$800- (130 hr Chiropractor
Massage Course)
$1000- (100 hr Anatomy &
Physiology
Course) |
| Financial Aid:
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Sallie Mae Student Loans. Monthly payment plans available to all students. |
| Application Fees(s):
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$100 (non-refundable). The application
fee is included in the prices. |
| Enrollment Periods:
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Year around. Average 3 new classes
open each month. Classes available
7
days a week, mornings, evenings,
weekends and accelerated courses. |
| For Catalogs and Applications:
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Call (310) 836-8811, (818) 998-8995 or visit our website at www.ippt.com |
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