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Tunxis Continuing Education Healthcare Careers Programs Massage Therapist Massage Therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. With their touch, they relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients. Massage Therapists work in health clubs, gyms, day spas, corporate settings, massage clinics, with chiropractors or own their own business. Program Description The Massage Therapy program includes topics such as anatomy and physiology, pathology, kinesiology, hands-on techniques, massage theory and more. This comprehensive program prepares students to work with a wide variety of clientele in various environments. The Massage Therapy program prepares students for licensure in the state of Connecticut. The following classes must be completed to receive a certificate and to apply for the national certification exam: • Pathology I, II, III • Skeletal and Muscular Anatomy of the Upper Body • Skeletal and Muscular Anatomy of the Lower Body • Massage Therapy 1, 2, 3 • Anatomy & Physiology • Kinesiology • Massage Theory and Practice • Massage Therapy Clinical • Special Populations • Chair Massage • Ethics • Eastern Theory • Business of Massage Therapy • MBLEX Review Class (Optional) Students who complete this program will be eligible to take the national Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). The MBLEx is governed by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). It is designed to provide a standard examination for students of massage for entry-level professional scope of practice in gaining licensure. This examination is required to obtain a license in the state of Connecticut. Employment Outlook Massage therapy is one of the fastest growing and most diverse occupations in the health care field. Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 22% from 2016 to 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earning potential for this profession is $39,860. Tunxis Community College • 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032 • 860.773.1448 Rev. 7/19 Massage Therapy Program Admissions Requirements • Submit a registration form • Must be 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED Please be advised that if you have been convicted of a felony, you may not be eligible for clinical experiences, internships, externships or certifications associated with certain allied health courses or programs. Those with previous convictions may also find it difficult to secure employment within a health care setting. Time Commitment This 13-month program includes 754 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of hands-on clinical training. Classes meet four evenings per week. Offered in the spring and fall. Payment Information Total cost of the Massage Therapy program: see attached sheet. • Total cost includes tuition, administrative fee, internship, books, uniforms, and MBLEx. • WIOA approved. • Does not include licensing fee. • A payment plan is available. Academic Success & Tutoring Center The following free services are available to Tunxis students on an individual and/or group basis. • Student Accessibility Services - 860.773.1526 Students with documented disabilities may be eligible to receive certain academic adjustments. • Learning Strategies Workshops • Study Skills For more information or to register, contact: Continuing Education and Workforce Development 860.773.1448 or [email protected] Tunxis Community College • 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032 • 860.773.1448 Rev. 7/19 Massage Therapist Fall 2019 Course Dates: September 9, 2019 – September 30, 2020 Days: Mondays - Thursdays Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm CRN: 3758 Room: 2-206 Scholarships Available through American Job Center To apply for the WIOA Scholarship, contact a career agent at the AJC: Bristol Office: 860-899-3559 New Britain Office: 860-223-0889 To apply for the Dislocated Worker Grant: Contact Yanira Fernandez 860-899-3519 Program Cost: $9222 Payment plan available ($25 fee): $735 initial payment - due at time of registration Initial payment must be made in person at the college. Twelve subsequent payments of $710 Massage Therapy Fall 2019 Module 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Massage Theory and Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy and Physiology Massage Theory and Practice (50 hours) (64 hours) (64 hours) Practice (50 hours) 5-9pm 5-9pm 5-9pm 5-9pm Start: 9/9/19 Start: 9/10/19 Start: 2/5/19 Start: 9/9/19 End 10/21/19 End: 10/30/19 End: 10/30/19 End 10/21/19 Last class ends at 7pm Last class ends at 7pm Module 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Pathology 1 (48 hours) Massage Therapy 1 (60 hr) Massage Therapy 1 (60 hr) Pathology 1 (48 hours) 5-9pm 5-9:30pm 5-9:30pm 5-9pm Start: 10/28/19 Start: 11/5/19 Start: 11/5/19 Start: 10/28/19 End: 12/9/19 End: 12/18/19 End: 12/18/19 End: 12/9/19 No Class: 11/28 No Class: 11/27 No Class: 11/27 No Class: 11/28 Module 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Musculoskeletal Anatomy Massage Therapy 2 (40 hr) Massage Therapy 2 (40 hr) Musculoskeletal Anatomy Upper Body (45 hours) 5-9pm 5-9pm Upper Body (45 hours) 5-9:30pm Start: 1/7/20 Start: 1/7/20 5-9:30pm Start: 12/16/19 End: 2/5/20 End: 2/5/20 Start: 12/16/19 End: 1/27/20 End: 1/27/20 No Class: No Class: 12/26, 12/30, 1/2 12/26, 12/30, 1/2 Module 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Musculoskeletal Anatomy Massage Therapy 3 (50 hr) Massage Therapy 3 (50 hr) Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lower Body (40 hours) 5-9pm 5-9pm Lower Body (40 hours) 5-9pm Start: 2/11/20 Start: 2/11/20 5-9pm Start: 2/3/20 End: 3/24/20 End: 3/24/20 Start: 2/3/20 End: 3/9/20 Class 3/24 ends at 7pm Class 3/24 ends at 7pm End: 3/9/20 No Class 2/17/20 No Class 2/18/20 No Class 2/18/20 No Class 2/17/20 NOTE: Students will be able to start clinic February 29, 2020. Clinic will run partially outside class time Module 5 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Pathology 2 (47 hours) Special Populations (50hr) Special Populations (50hr) Pathology 2 (47 hours) 5-9pm 5-9pm 5-9pm 5-9pm Start: 3/16/20 Start: 3/31/20 Start: 3/31/20 Start: 3/16/20 End: 4/16/20 End: 5/12/20 End: 5/12/20 End: 4/16/20 Last Class ends at 8pm Last class ends at 7pm Last class ends at 7pm Last Class ends at 8pm Module 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Pathology 3 (47 hours) Ethics of Massage Therapy Ethics of Massage Therapy Pathology 3 (47 hours) 5-9pm (30 hours) (30 hours) 5-9pm Start: 4/20/20 5-9pm 5-9pm Start: 4/20/20 End: 6/1/20 Start: 5/19/20 Start: 5/19/20 End: 6/1/20 No class 5/25/20 End: 6/10/20 End: 6/10/20 No class 5/25/20 Last Class ends at 8pm Last class ends at 7pm Last class ends at 7pm Last Class ends at 8pm Module 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Kinesiology (45 hours) Eastern Theory (50 hours) Eastern Theory (50 hours) Kinesiology (45 hours) 5pm-9pm 5pm-9pm 5pm-9pm 5pm-9pm Start: 6/8/20 Start: 6/16/20 Start: 6/16/20 Start: 6/8/20 End: 7/13/20 End: 7/22/20 End: 7/22/20 End: 7/13/20 The last 2 classes end at Last class ends at 7pm Last class ends at 7pm The last 2 classes end at 9:30pm 9:30pm Module 8 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Business of Massage Chair Massage (20 hours) Chair Massage (20 hours) Business of Massage Therapy ( 30 hours) 5pm-9pm 5pm-9pm Therapy ( 30 hours) 5pm-9pm Start: 7/28/20 Start: 7/28/20 5pm-9pm Start: 7/20/20 End: 9/2/20 End: 9/2/20 Start: 7/20/20 End: 8/27/20 Last class 2 classes end at Last class 2 classes end at End: 8/27/20 Last class 2 classes end at 9:30 9:30 Last class 2 classes end at 9:30 No Class: 8/3- 8/13 No Class: 8/3 - 8/13 9:30 No Class 8/3 - 8/13 No Class: 8/3 - 8/13 Module 9 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Massage Therapy Clinic Theory of Modality (30 hr) Theory of Modality (30 hr) Massage Therapy Clinic 5-9pm 5-9pm 5-9pm 5-9pm Start: 9/8/20 Start: 9/8/20 End: 9/30/20 End: 9/30/20 Last class ends at 7pm Last class ends at 7pm Student Name (print) _____________________________________________________ TUNXIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The following Essential Functions are expected of all students with or without academic adjustments. Students must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the job without endangering clients. Students with disabilities may be eligible for academic adjustments. Students must have the following abilities: Proficiency in the use of the English language and must possess effective oral and written skills in order to accurately transmit appropriate information to clients, faculty, and colleagues. Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.