Massage Therapy school training courses in Baltimore, MD (public, in-house or online)

Have you ever entertained the idea to become a massage therapist? Fortis proudly offers a massage therapy program at select campuses in Alabama, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida and New Jersey! The Fortis Massage Therapy program provides students with a basic education and understanding of the fundamentals of massage. Through lecture and hands-on instruction in Swedish techniques, pathology, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, students are thoroughly educated to pursue their massage certificati...

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The Community College of Baltimore County Associate Degree Program in Massage Therapy adheres to the mission of the college by providing a quality education to students and recognizing individual learning needs. The Massage Therapy curriculum is designed to be completed two years for full-time students or longer for part-time students. Graduates receive an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Massage Therapy. Graduates of the program are prepared as skilled and responsible therapeutic massage ...

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Graduates will be prepared to enter the field of Massage Therapy as entry-level therapists in a variety of professional work settings. After successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to take the certification exam offered by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). Graduates will also be eligible for membership in the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

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This program provides students with an understanding of the body and its functions, and teaches relevant massage techniques and therapeutic skills. These include, but are not limited to, specialized massage such as sports massage, therapeutic massage, neuromuscular therapy, and kinesiology. Skills for client-therapist relations, communication, and promotion complete this well-rounded degree that prepares the student for entry into massage career opportunities and to pursue national certification...

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This program teaches the necessary skills for applications and treatment goals of muscular and general relaxation, stress reduction, pain management, recovery from injury, health promotion, education, and body awareness. The successful practitioner must, therefore, be proficient at more than a simple massage; he or she must understand the body and its functions, master a variety of techniques, and hone such skills as client assessment, communication, and self-evaluation. Upon completion of this ...

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