Sheridan College – Massage Therapy AAS / Certificate

http://www.sheridan.edu/sc/academics/programs/massage

Sheridan, WY
800.913.9139
307.674.6446

The Sheridan College Massage Therapy Program prepares students for careers as professional massage therapists.

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.

Retrieved from Sheridan College website on 4/10/2010.