MTH3021M3

This course prepares students for practice as an entry-level professional massage therapist. Successful completion of Therapeutic Massage I is required to take this course. Coursework includes; kinesiology, communication skills, pain relief and stress management massage techniques through coursework, hands-on lab experience, and public massage clinics. Upon successful completion of Massage Therapy Parts I & II students are eligible for the NC State Board of Massage Therapy licensing exam. (Mblex). ***** Enrollment Eligibility: A high school diploma or equivalency is required. Students need to pass a criminal background check. CPR Certification is required for the Clinical Requirement (Therapeutic Massage II) Students must be proficient in English, consistent with Section 90-629 of the Standards of Professional Conduct of the Practice Act and the regulations of the NC Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy. ***** Required Materials/Supplies: A textbook along with supplies and a uniform is required. A list of specific supplies will be provided during the first class. ***** Prerequisites: To enroll in this course, students must have successfully completed Therapeutic Massage I. Students must complete both Therapeutic Massage I and II successfully to be eligible to sit for the State Mblex exam.

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