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PROGRAM MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
It is expected that on completion of the diploma Program in Medical Massage therapy, the graduates will have attained knowledge, attitudes, competencies and skills through a well balanced Program integrating the theory of Basic Medical sciences, Anatomy and Physiology and the elements, principles and practices of Therapeutic Massage. The Program blends training in medical massage therapy with personal and professional development, preparing and developing graduates to enter a career of therapeutic massage.

Integrating Basic Medical sciences with theory and practice of therapeutic massage, through a well balance Program, in order to prepare students for entry-level positions in the healthcare system as professional massage therapists. Through well planned and implemented classes students acquire a scientific, proficient business and technical approach to deal with the soft tissue of the human body, as well as prognosis, assessment, and massage therapy with respect to medical conditions in both sexes
Combine the sciences, theory, technical skills, and professional skills into a practical competency-based design
Process information from Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (S.O.A.P) and develop and administer treatment plan
Prepare and implement a treatment plan according to the S.O.A.P of client/ patient management and care including appropriate referral, clear and concise records
Assure the General Health status of clients/ patients through observation, data collection from sources including the medical history, soft tissue examinations, and body readings, for indication and contraindication of massage.
Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for the rights of individuals in a multicultural society
Maintain effective therapist patient relationships especially those involving the patient education on their condition
Professional competence-: knowledge of health care system, draping and ethical/ legal issues
Practice massage therapy within the ambit of professional medical ethics and law
Maintain quality assurance initiative
Provide the requisite knowledge and skill for more advanced courses
Produce graduates with the highest level of professionalism, skills and competency
Function as a member of the healthcare team

1 year Diploma in Professional Therapeutic Massage
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.

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 ~~~