Therapeutic Massage/Integrated Health Care - Finger Lakes Community College

Therapeutic Massage/Integrated Health Care from Finger Lakes Community College is a Campus Associate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Associate in Applied Science in Therapeutic Massage/Integrated Health Care develops the knowledge and basic skills necessary for the practice of massage therapy while also providing a broad base of studies in the life sciences and complementary therapies. Graduates are eligible to apply for the NYS licensing exam for massage therapists. Students entering the program must have graduated from an approved high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma. This program may be completed in two years, or students may enroll in a part-time curricular plan. Generally, admission is in the fall semester. Except with special permission, the massage therapy courses should be taken in order over a consecutive two-year period. Massage students should expect some additional costs for kinesiology and mycology lab supplies. Graduates from the Therapeutic Massage/Integrated Health Care program are eligible to apply for the New York State Licensing Exam for Registered Massage Therapists and for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Once licensed, career opportunities may include working at hospitals and other health centers, resorts, corporations, clinics, and private practice. Students accepted into the program must submit a complete physical examination report and proof of immunization as required by the Public Health law prior to the established deadline. Massage therapy students, because of affiliations at area health care facilities, must subscribe to the same laws as health facility employees which state, ?No person is employed unless he/she is free from a health impairment which is a potential risk to the patients or which might interfere with the employee's performance of his/her duties, including habituation or addiction to depressants, stimulants, narcotics, alcohol or other substances that may alter behavior.? Once admitted, students must adhere to the program's policies and standards. The goals of the A.A.S. Therapeutic Massage/Integrated Health Care Program are: 1. To prepare students with the knowledge necessary to practice as massage therapists/integrated health care workers. 2. To ensure that students have the skills necessary to practice as massage therapists/integrated health care workers. 3. To respond to the needs of the community and society by preparing graduates knowledgeable in a variety of complimentary therapies. 4. To create a climate that encourages and supports the professional development of students including mentoring and community connections that encourage learning beyond the classroom. Graduates seeking licensure in New York State must apply for and pay an examination fee. Licensure is based upon the successful completion of the massage therapy exam and proof of ?good moral character? by answering the following licensure application questions: 1. Have you ever been found guilty of or pleaded guilty to a crime (felony or misdemeanor) in any court? 2. Are criminal charges pending against you in court? 3. Have you ever surrendered your license or been found guilty of professional misconduct, unprofessional conduct, incompetence or negligence in any state or country? 4. Are charges pending against you in any jurisdiction for professional misconduct? 5. Has any licensing or disciplinary authority refused to issue a license or renew a license? Have you ever been fined or censured? 6. Are you under any obligation to pay child support? 7. Are you in default of any student loans? View more details on Finger Lakes Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.