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San Jacinto College will offer massage therapy program in Spring 2010
PASADENA, Texas – San Jacinto College (SJC) students interested in massage therapy may train to become certified practitioners through the College’s newest massage therapy program, launching in Spring 2010.
The SJC program will offer students a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills necessary to deliver massage therapy techniques and pick up the business skills necessary for one to own his or her own practice.
“In the past, we’ve had a lot of requests for this program,” said SJC department chair, Peggy Barron. “Within a year, a person can be out earning a decent income, and eventually own a business if he or she chooses.”
The 608-hour program includes more than 350 hours of education in the science of therapeutic bodywork and 192 hours of classroom, lab and clinical courses. Curriculum includes anatomy and physiology, massage techniques, kinesiology, pathology for massage therapists and an internship. Graduates will be eligible to take the licensing exams offered by either the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards or the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
Massage therapists are often sole practitioners; however, many find employment in a variety of areas, such as resort spas, retreat centers, hospitals, health clubs, massage and wellness clinics, beauty salons, on-site corporate wellness programs, chiropractic offices, orthopedic offices and medical offices.
“Overall, this program will prepare you to contribute to the health of any client through direct intervention, knowledgeable referral or wellness advocacy,” said Jacque Darragh, a Texas State licensed massage therapy instructor. “This program includes a structured clinic internship that prepares students for professional practice.”
The cost of the SJC program is significantly lower than private schools for massage therapy; the price of the program is the same as SJC tuition. Students also earn college credit with each massage therapy course they successfully complete.
San Jacinto College serves more than 27,000 students in over 140 degrees and certificates in university transfer and technical programs. The College also serves the community through workforce training. Students come with various goals and aspirations and we are committed to their success. San Jacinto College. Your Goals. Your College.
For more information about San Jacinto College or the massage therapy program, please call 281-998-6150 or visit www.sanjac.edu.
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Floretta Bush on
Tue, 17th Nov 2009 6:11 pm
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Wed, 18th Nov 2009 8:18 am
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Central campus
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