Description

The New York College of Health Professions Massage Therapy program is offered as an advanced 72 credit Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree program. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the New York State licensing exam, as well as to sit for the Massage Board Licensing Examination (MBLEx). New York College of Health Professions Massage Therapy Program offers many currently practiced modalities of massage therapy in addition to its core curriculum of European Swedish massage therapy, which is based on standard Western anatomy and physiology, and Asian Bodywork, which is based on the principles of oriental medicine. The therapeutic benefits of massage and bodywork therapy have become widely recognized. Documentation on the effects of massage show that it improves circulation, can help heal sports injuries, alleviate stress, headaches and other aches and pains. When practiced in a full continuum of holistic health care, massage also can be used to help arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis and neuromuscular diseases, among others. Licensed Massage Therapists from accredited schools of massage therapy have their choice of career paths practicing in spas, resorts, gyms and health clubs, on cruise ships, with athletic programs and professional sports teams, in holistic clinics, wellness centers, many prestigious hospitals, or in private practice. An advanced massage therapy education can also lead to a career in growing specialties like academics, research, sports medicine and stress management programs.

Course Curriculum

The 72-credit recommended course of study for the Massage Therapy program, with electives, outlined below is designed to be completed in 6 trimesters (or 2 academic years), but can be completed in 5 trimesters or 20 months as well. For students who must work at a full-time or part-time jobs while in attendance or have other responsibilities outside of school, students may attend New York College as part-time students. Part time students must complete their course study of AOS Massage Therapy program within the maximum of 3 academic years.

Benefits

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills in the art and science of Eastern
• Western
• and Therapeutic Medical Massage modalities as entry-level practitioners Integrate the knowledge of Western Health Sciences and both Eastern and Western Massage Therapy Principles to promote critical thinking
• enhance problem solving
• and consistently document massage therapy sessions thoroughly and accurately within a clinical setting Develop a strategy of self-care
• successful practice
• business
• or employment within the field of massage therapy Demonstrate ethical and legal behavior
• cultural sensitivity
• and effective communication with clients and other healthcare professionals

Trainer Expertise

MASSAGE THERAPY 76

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