Williston State College – Massage Therapy AAS / Certificate

http://www.wsc.nodak.edu/academics/career_tech%20programs/massage%20therapy/massage%20therapy.htm

Williston, ND
701-774-4200
888-863-9455

Mission of the Massage Therapy Program:
The massage therapy program prepares students to become practicing massage therapists. Massage therapists use the art of massage and other complementary modalities for treatment of body dysfunction and general wellness benefits. Graduates will work with a wide variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions as well as in providing clients massage for general relaxation. The majority of massage therapists are self-employed, although many are employed at resorts, cruise lines, casinos, wellness centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient clinics.

Program Goals:
The massage therapy program goals include developing, advancing, transforming, disseminating, and exchanging knowledge, methods, and techniques in massage therapy as a means for preparing massage therapists for the work force and enhancing the current work force’s skill level.

Retrieved from Williston State College website on 4/9/2010.