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Course Description

This course of study provides the necessary foundation of knowledge and competencies for safely and skillfully applying massage therapy techniques. Massage therapy is a personal health service utilizing soft-tissue manipulations to treat pain, improve range of motion, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Massage therapists obtain the basic medical history for a client, assess any problems or conditions, and perform appropriate massage techniques based on the current health of the client. Licensed massage therapists may find work at spas, fitness centers, athletic teams, chiropractor and physician clinics, hospitals, physical therapy clinics, or be self-employed. The Massage Therapy Certificate of Competence fulfills the requirements to take the State of Hawaii licensure examination for massage therapists. Curriculum totaling to 600 hours consists of human anatomy, and structural kinesiology; theory and demonstration; hands-on practice; and clinical experience.

Course Outline

Certificate of Competence Requirements

The requirements for this certificate are met by satisfactory completion of non-credit courses below:

  • HLTH6301 Introduction to Massage Therapy (11.5 hours of in-class coursework)

  • HLTH6302 Massage Therapy Procedures (18 hours of in-class coursework)

  • HLTH6303 Swedish Massage (29.8 hours of practical training)

  • HLTH6304 Basic Techniques, Assessment, & Record-Keeping for Massage (25.2 hours of in-class coursework)

  • HLTH6305 Anatomy & Physiology for Massage (55.2 hours of in-class coursework)

  • HLTH6308 Pathology and Treatment Planning for Massage (25.5 hours of in-class   coursework)

  • HLTH6306 Lomilomi (40.8 hours of practical training)

  • HLTH6307 Orthopedic Massage (42.5 hours of practical training)

  • HLTH6309 Sports Massage & Applied Kinesiology (42.2 hours of practical training)

  • HLTH6310 Spa-Based Treatments (22.5 hours of practical training)

  • HLTH6311 Massage Student Clinic (73 hours of practical training)

  • HLTH6312 Overview of Other Massage Modalities I (45.5 hours of practical training)

  • HLTH6313 Business Practices and Exam Prep for the Massage Profession (28.8 hours of in-class coursework)

  • HLTH6314 Overview of Other Massage Modalities II (62 hours of practical training)

  • HLTH6316 Clinical Operations Training for Massage (29 hours of practical training)

  • HLTH6318 Advanced Techniques (40 hours of practical training)

  • HLTH6621 American Heart Association CPR, AED, & First Aid (8 hours)

Learner Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Recognize the role and scope of the massage therapist as a member of the healthcare team

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic principles of human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology for massage therapy

  • Understand the theory and rationale for the various massage techniques learned, along with indications, contra-indications and precautions in applying specific massage techniques to treat dysfunctional soft tissues of the body

  • Safely and effectively apply massage therapy techniques to meet the needs of various situations and people, including in an on-campus clinical practice setting

  • Demonstrate understanding and application of basic principles of sanitation, documentation, ethics, legal liability, and business practices involved in a massage therapy practice

Prerequisites

Student must be confident that: 

  1. his/her proficiency in the English language is sufficient to understand the course materials and to communicate with English-speaking clients and

  2. that he/she meets technical standards which include:

  • auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs

  • mobility sufficient to support and move clients; must be able to perform one-hour massage sessions

  • while standing, bending over clients, reaching for supplies.

  • motor skills and arm strength sufficient to keep uniform pressure on client and adjust based on client response

  • tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.

  • visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in massage therapy setting

  • ability to work calmly and quickly while providing massage services to the satisfaction of the client

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