Curriculum For Massage Therapist Course III (100 Hours)
The student enrolled in a massage therapy course shall consist of one hundred( 100) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a massage therapist specialist. Technical instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination, Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person.
Total Theory Hours: 50
Total Practical Hours: 50
Total Hours: 100
MINIMUM SPECIFIED PRACTICAL OPERATIONS:
25 Procedure for complete body massage
10 Basic of Foot massage
10 Basic of Chairside massage
SUBJECT OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION:
(Minimum Hours of Technical Instruction)
Historical Overview of Massage (10)
Disinfection & Sanitation (10)
Law, Rules, Regulation, Limitation (10)
Procedure for Compete Body Massage (05)
Basic Foot Massage (05)
Basic of Chair Side Massage (05)
Effects, Benefits, Indication & Contradictions of Massage (05)
Introduction t other systems of massage (05)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT MATTERS:
Salon management, communication skills, that includes professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, client service record cards.
Preparing a resume, employment development, modeling, desk and reception, and care and other subjects relating to the field.
MASSAGE THERAPY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
- Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating California establishments practices and understand procedures.
- Acquire the knowledge of general theory relative to anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures and perform and acquire business management techniques common to massage therapists.
POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS AFTER COMPLETION:
Massage Therapist Specialist, product representative and company demonstrator.
SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED:
Use of Proper implements relative to all massages procedures. Develop the knowledge to recognize the various skin conditions and disorders. Acquire knowledge of analyzing the hands and feet, prior to all services to determine any disorders.
ATTITUDES AND APPRECIATION’S TO BE DEVELOPED:
Appreciate good workmanship common to massage therapists, possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers, appreciate honesty and integrity and have improved personality in dealing with patrons and colleagues.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSE:
Students shall have satisfactorily completed Theory and Operations with an average grade of “C” (70%) or better.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:
When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations in Manicuring with a GPA of “C” (70%) or better he or she is awarded a diploma certifying his or her graduation.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
In order to obtain CAMTC Certification as a Certified Massage Therapist, students have to successfully complete the curriculum in massage and related subjects totaling a minimum of 500 hours, and pass one of the following CAMTC approved exams: Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx), or Board Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCETMB).
GRADING SYSTEM:
Students are evaluated on a regular basis on theory, practical and supervisory skills. The evaluations are measured on a standard percentile basis and the percentage equated to a letter grade. Students must maintain a “C” (70%) average or better to maintain satisfactory academic status. The system detailed below is the system utilize in the school.
GRADING SCALE
ACADEMIC GRADING
100%-90% A…Superior performance
89%-80% B…Above Average
79%-70% C….Average
69%-60% D…Unsatisfactory
59%-00% F…Fail
FOR PRACTICAL WORK
POINT GRADES
(GPA 4) – 4 POINTS=A
(GPA 3) – 3 POINTS=B
(GPA 2) – 2 POINTS=C
(GPA 4) – 1 POINTS=D
(GPA 0) – 0 POINTS=F
