Davidson County Community College – Therapeutic Massage Diploma

http://www.davidsonccc.edu/academics/hwp-massage.htm

Triad, NC
Tiffany Hemrick
tshemric@davidsonccc.edu
336.249.8186, ext. 6753

The Massage Therapy Certification in Triad, NC at Davidson County Community College provides you with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the role of the massage therapist. The Therapeutic Massage curriculum instructs students with development of skills on more complex body works modalities. Massage Therapy courses emphasize the human body structure, basic-to-intensive massage therapy skills, and appropriate business practices.

Once you have completed the Therapeutic Massage Certification program, you should be able to:

• Explain the advantages of therapeutic massages;
• Administer an adequate therapeutic plan based on education of the human body, composition and evaluation of customer data;
• Select massage therapy approaches for therapeutic benefit throughout the lifespan;
• Maintain effective customer relationships;
• Demonstrate appreciation for the legal, ethical, and professional parameters essential to the profession of massage therapy;
• Achieve proper communication skills for managing client relationships and networking with peers;
• Apply an employment and business plan that adheres to legal issues, federal, state, and local regulations in the field of massage therapy;
• Develop professional business ethics and practices

Retrieved from Davidson County Community College website on 4/9/2010.