Massage Therapy - Sheridan College

Massage Therapy from Sheridan College is a Campus Certificate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. There are many opportunities in the rapidly growing field of massage therapy. You could meet people and see exotic places working aboard a cruise ship, work in an elegant spa, or travel with professional athletes. For those who like to stay at home, local clinics, salons, day spas, fitness centers, and hospitals provide a base for building a practice. For the creative entrepreneur who likes to work with the public, the possibilities are endless. The Sheridan College Massage Therapy Program prepares students for careers as professional massage therapists. The curriculum is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges. Graduates may elect to sit for the National Certification Exam or the MBLEX exam. Sheridan College is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Council of Schools. The curriculum develops knowledge and skills necessary for practicing massage therapy. Core courses emphasize massage therapy principles, ethics, business application, pathology, anatomy and physiology, ?SOAP? documentation, indication/contraindications, ergonomics, and kinesiology. Relaxation techniques cover breath work, meditation, and visualization. Massage modalities such as Swedish, neuromuscular, and sports massage are emphasized, in addition to hygiene practices, draping, and specific supplemental modalities such as reflexology and Tai chi. Psychology and interpersonal communication courses provide graduates with lifelong communication skills they can use in their professional careers and personal lives. We have an outstanding team of experts who present lectures on topics such as diseases of the skin and exercise physiology. A variety of locations are provided for clinical rotations such as medical offices, schools, and local theater are provided off-campus in the final semester. Many graduates use their training in massage therapy as a stepping-stone for careers in physical therapy, nursing, or sports medicine. View more details on Sheridan College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.