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Online Massage Therapy Curriculum and Classes

Our curriculum is developed specifically for the distance education learner by instructional designers who specialize in how to develop content for adults and well-qualified subject matter experts to ensure quality content. In addition, USCI works with a program advisory council of non-USCI employees who work in the massage therapy field to review content annually to ensure students receive content that is up-to-date, relevant, and accurate.

Program Goal:

To prepare students to take the MBLEx exam and gain entry-level employment as a massage therapist.

The coursework trains students to:
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Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of various bodywork approaches.

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Apply professional standards, regulations and ethics in a professional setting.

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Understand basic human biology and the functional relationship among body parts.

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Practice self-care using proper massage mechanics, practices, guidelines and techniques.

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Apply scientific bodywork approaches.

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Demonstrate a thorough understanding of therapeutic guidelines relating to various pathologies and contraindications.

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Recognize key aspects of credentialing, self-insurance and client insurance.

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Be prepared to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) certification exam.

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Program Curriculum Breakdown

Your Online Massage Therapy Classes are broken down into 5 units.

Students learn about the demand for massage therapy and the many business opportunities for the massage therapist. They learn about the common bodywork approaches and the importance of ethics in the therapeutic setting. In addition, students begin their study of anatomy, physiology and body movements. From the respiratory system to the musculoskeletal system and every system in between, students learn how each body system works and the diseases and disorders of each. Students will learn how to identify major muscles, bones and bony landmarks.

Students learn about the shoulder girdle and arm. After exploring safety precautions, students learn about Swedish massage theory and techniques. In addition, students learn about safety precautions for the practitioner and the client. Students learn about movement and support for the forearm, hand, head and neck.

After exploring the movement and support of the torso, students learn the principles of Chinese medicine and how to integrate this knowledge into their massage practice. Students continue their study of conditions and assessment skills, focusing on the pelvis, thigh, knee, leg and foot. Students learn how to create a client-centered therapeutic setting and how to create and chart client records. Students also learn about energy techniques and theory. They also learn about hydrotherapy techniques and its purpose and benefits.

Students learn theory and techniques for neuromuscular, deep tissue and sports massage. Massage contraindications and cautions, as well as safety precautions for the therapist and client, are also covered. Students are taught basic first aid and about HIV and AIDS. Students also learn about the common disorders that massage therapists treat. Finally, legal issues for the massage therapist are covered.

The course concludes with an on-site hands-on training program in which students master their massage skills under the supervision of certified massage therapy instructors. The 200 hours of hands-on training are required to graduate and is condensed into 4 weeks of onsite training at our Fort Collins, CO school. We generally hold between 6-8 sessions of hands-on-training per year.
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