2008-2009 Florida Community College at Jacksonville Catalog
Massage Therapy (5700)
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Workforce Certificate
Mission
Creating competent, ethical, confident entry–level health care practitioners committed to professional development through life–long learning in a positive, non–discriminatory and supportive learning environment.
The Program
This program prepares students for employment as massage therapists. This program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy to allow graduates to take the certification examination and to apply for licensure in the state of Florida.
This program will cover the theory and practice of massage, theory and practice of hydrotherapy, hygiene, practice demonstration, human anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical aspects of massage practice, allied therapies, leadership and human relations skills, health and safety, and employability skills.
The student will develop skills in manipulation of superficial tissues of the body through instruction by demonstration. Student practices will include massage techniques, use of hydrotherapy such as sauna, steam room treatment tables, local and full immersion baths, whirlpool baths, hot and cold packs and paraffin baths.
Earnings
According to the American Massage Therapy Association, median full-time annual earnings are $29,000.
Certification and Licensing
Graduates will be eligible to take the Board of Massage Therapy certification examination and to apply for the required licensure in the state of Florida.
Application Procedure
To meet the minimum requirements for consideration for acceptance to the Massage Therapy program, students must:
- Submit massage therapy application
- Have Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores
Physical exams are required of admitted students.
The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. Students who fail to meet the State of Florida’s designated exit score will be required to complete the Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI). In order to complete the program successfully, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s). See Standards of Academic Progress.
Need More Information? Contact:
Josh Coram, Program Manager, North Campus, (904) 766-6599
Janet Frazer, Administrative Specialist, North Campus, (904) 766-5572
Curriculum
Total Contact Hours: 750
Total Workforce Credits: 25.50 |