MEDICAL SCIENCES (200 HOURS)

Human Anatomy & Physiology            (120 hours)
Kinesiology & Palpation                       (20 hours)
Clinical Pathology                               (12 hours)

HIV/CPR/ First Aid                                (8 hours)
Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology     (8 hours)
TMJ Dysfunction                                   (4 hours)
Clinical Oncology                                  (8 hours)
Medical Terminology                           (20 hours)

 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Anatomy is defined as the study of the gross structure of the body or the study of an organism and the interrelations of its part e.g. when we describe the skeleton or another anatomic part and how they relate to one another, we describe anatomy. 

 

PHYSIOLOGY

Is the science and study of the vital processes, mechanisms and functions of an organ or system of organs. When we describe how the organs or parts of the body function and how their functions relate to one another we refer to the skin, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system, circulation system, endocrine system and to have general knowledge on the respiratory, digestive, excretory and reproductive system.

 

KINESIOLOGY

Is the scientific study of muscular activity and the anatomy, physiology and mechanism of body movement. This course will be taught through visual aids, texts and hands on palpation with in-depth study of muscles, joints and the dynamics of movements.

PATHOLOGY

Is the study of the structural and functional change caused by disease. In this class students will be focused on commonly encountered conditions that will be manifested by stress, injuries and chronic maladies.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Students will be able to appreciate and apply information in the context in which it is used in the medical environment.

HIV/CPR/First Aid

Defines aids in detail, identify behaviors that could result in transmission of HIV.  First aid CPR describes the steps to perform CPR.

PROFESSIONALTHERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Massage Theory + Allied Modalities & related subjects (200hours)

 

COURSE OUTLINE FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE:

Massage Theory                               (72hours)
Student Supervised Home Practice    (12 hours)

Research Paper                                (24hours)

Course Work                                    (12hours)

Allied Modalities & related subjects (80 hours)
Breakdown
~ Hydrotherapy / Heliotherapy         (8 hours)
~ Aroma-therapy                             (4 hours)
~ Polarity & Reiki                             (4 hours)
~ Nutrition                                      (4 hours)
~ Herbs                                          (4 hours)
~ Reflexology                                  (8 hours)
~ Sports Massage                           (8 hours)

~ Business                                     (24hours)
~ Traditional Massage                      (8hours)

~ Introduction to Spa Technologies    (8hours)

~ Student Supervised Practice      (200 hours)

~ Student Supervised Clinic            (30 hours)

~ RESEARCH PAPER                           (111HOURS)

~ UNSUPERVISED HOME PRACTICE  (85HOURS)

~ SUPERVISED HOME PRACTICE       (38HOURS)

~ COURSE WORK                                  (90HOURS)

TOTAL=954HOURS

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

 - is personal health service employing various soft tissue manipulation for the improvement of the client's health and well being, therefore, the massage practitioner has an ethical responsibility to the public and to individual clients. In addition to being technically well trained, the practitioner must understand the laws, rules and regulations limitation and allied modalities obligation concerning the practice of massage. This part of the study is based on the techniques of Swedish massage as developed by Ling, Mezger, Tappan et al. The three areas covered are 

 

1. Theory/Allied Modalities 
2. Practice

The topics include the history of massage, the medical principles for indications and contraindications as well as effects and benefits. Emphasis placed on proper body mechanics for the therapist, client draping, clinic preparation classes, safety and sanitation, procedures for completing full body massage and written testing. This section is also based on the theory of touch (see allied modalities). This system incorporates the mind, body and spirit (the holistic approach).

PRACTICAL STUDENT CLINIC

To allow the student the practical hands on experience aspect of this course, with demonstrations by instructors, to practice in the presence of instructors, make comments and queries to be discussed with any of our clinic instructors.  Students will practice on each other and do practical in a clinic setting supervised by instructor.  Students will bring for their supervised practical sessions, three (3)different clients for one (1) hour session each for ten (10) Saturdays from 1-4pm.

ALLIED MODALITIES & RELATED SUBJECTS
This section gives additional knowledge and information to show that massage is related to other health areas and can safely work in collaboration to aid in the relief of pain and stress giving the client maximum comfort.

Hydrotherapy / Heliotherapy

Aromatherapy

Herbs

Polarity/ Reiki

Reflexology

Sports Massage

Nutrition

INTRODUCTION TO SPA TECHNIQUES Massage therapists in spas have the opportunity to do a wide range of new treatments that appeal to widely traveled spa guests who are looking for new and more exotic body therapies.  There is a strong trend to integrate spa techniques with the massage.  Areas of study will include History of Spas, Body wraps, Body Treatment and treatment development, Exfoliation, Mud treatments and Seaweed treatments. BUSINESS This course gives the students the guidelines for starting and managing their own business, partnership, information on insurance procedures, record keeping, marketing and most of all factors to consider before opening massage business.  Familiarity, with the massage therapy Act B of 1998.  The importance of certification, license, personal and business ethics for the massage therapist RESEARCH PAPER-111 Hours Students are required to choose a topic related to therapeutic massage and must consist of 1200 - 1500 words, to be submitted in the third term (2 copies). In addition, students will be required to present research material to a panel of examiners. WHAT IS ETHICS? Ethics is the standard of acceptable and professional behavior by which a person or business shall be conducted. We are guided by the AMTA Standard of Ethics and the Trinidad & Tobago Massage Association.

Our one year Medical Massage Program is GATE approved

~~~  On successful completion of the course a Diploma is awarded  ~~~

 

Sample Class Schedule     MONDAY   Medical Sciences 5 - 9pm TERM I   WEDNESDAY   Massage Theory 5 - 9pm     THURSDAY   Supervised   Practical Classes 5 - 9pm     MONDAY   Medical Sciences 5 - 9pm TERM  II   WEDNESDAY   Massage Theory 5 - 9pm     THURSDAY   Supervised   Practical Classes 5 - 9pm     MONDAY   Medical Sciences 5 - 9pm TERM III   WEDNESDAY   Massage Theory 5 - 9pm     THURSDAY   Supervised   Practical Classes 5 - 9pm     SATURDAY   Supervised  Student Clinic 1 - 4pm For ten(10) Saturdays