LA Vocational Institute
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| Date Program Established |
August, 7, 2000 |
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| Basic Certificate Program Information: |
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-Required Hours
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300 hours |
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-Description
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The 300 hour Massage Therapy Program consists of an introduction to bodywork providing instruction in anatomy and physiology, Swedish, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Stone Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Aromatherapy, Sports, Deep Tissue and Chair Massage, and many others. The class was designed to specifically prepare the student for licensing tests and for entry level positions is clinics, health clubs and beauty salons. |
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| Anatomy/Physiology |
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60 hours |
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All the esential knowledge needed to effectively practice Massage Therapy. This includes the skeletal system, muscular system, organization of tissue structure and mechanisms. |
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| Kineseology |
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| Massage Theory |
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4 hours |
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The classification and descriptions of massage movements, basic strokes and their application, percussion movements, rhythm and pressure in massage, understanding massage movements and joint movements. |
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| Pathology |
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| Professional Practice/Business |
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4 hours |
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Draping procedures, maintaining contact with the client, educational requirements, license requirements, professional ethics for the massage practitioner, health requirements, the consultation and intake, determining the clients need and the preliminary assessment |
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| Technique: Practice |
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232 hours |
| -Description |
Practice of Swedish, Reflexology, Hydrotherapy, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Stone Therapy, Aromatherapy, Herbology, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports, Deep Tissue, Chair Massage, Polarity, Lymphatic, and other Speciality Massage. |
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| Number of months to complete basic program |
15 weeks |
| Clinic, internship and community outreach components of program |
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| Placement Service
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Yes |
| Post Graduate Training:
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| Program Accreditation(s):
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Certification and Transcript |
| Institutional Accreditation(s):
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Certification and Transcript |
| Location of facility(ies):
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3540 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 410
Los Angeles, Ca 90010 |
| Description of facility(ies):
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LAVI is located in the Mid-Wilshire
district of Los Angeles. Our classroom
accommodates 20 students for lecture
and practical work. The rooms are air-
conditioned and heated for comfort. |
| Tuition Information:
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For the 300 hour course, the tutition
is $2020.00 which includes text book
and all supplies.
For the 500 hour course, the tutition
is $3320.00 which includes text book
and all supplies. |
| Financial Aid:
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No interest payment plans available |
| Application Fees(s):
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A $100.00 registeration fee is required |
| Enrollment Periods:
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| For Catalogs and Applications:
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Call (213) 480-4882 or visit the web
site at www.lavocational.com |
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