Provider name:

Southeastern College

Program name:

Professional Clinical Massage Therapy

Program description:

The Professional Clinical Massage Therapy program provides instruction in therapeutic massage with advanced training in the treatment of soft tissue ailments, postural distortions, and degenerative process of the body. The program prepares students for employment in medical based facilities such as physician’s offices, and rehabilitation centers, while also training students in the arts associated with a spa setting. Students receive training in massage law, basic massage theory techniques, allied modalities, and neuromuscular clinical massage theory techniques. The program includes 100 hours of practical clinical experience. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will receive a Certificate in Professional Clinical Massage Therapy. Students who have successfully met all educational and institutional requirements for a Certificate in Professional Clinical Massage Therapy from Southeastern Institute are eligible to have their names submitted to the FSMTB to be eligible to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). Upon passing, the student may apply to The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation-South Carolina Board of Massage/Bodywork Therapy, which is the state agency authorized to determine if the applicant qualifies to become a Licensed Massage Therapist in South Carolina. A criminal record may prevent the student from obtaining employment in the field.

Program URL:

http://www.sec.edu/

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2007

Student teacher ratio:

1:16

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Total Cost:

$20220.00