MASSAGE THERAPY

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Certificate inTHERAPEUTICMASSAGECarl Sandburg College offers a certificateprogram in Therapeutic Massage designed toprepare students for both national certificationand state licensing. Students will study and applythe principles and techniques of massage forboth therapeutic and general wellness purposes.

Nature of the WorkThe massage therapist performs hands-onmanipulation of the body’s soft tissues with thegoal of improving overall physical and mentalhealth, managing pain, or assisting withrehabilitation. Individuals who choose massagetherapy as a career usually have a desire to helpothers and a genuine interest in health andwellness.

Working ConditionsMassage therapists work closely with clients on aone-to-one basis. Individual massage sessionsmay range from 30 minutes to two hours in lengthdepending upon the type and purpose of themassage. Therapists may work full-time or part time,but due to the physical nature of the workthey may be limited in the number of massagesthey are able to perform each day. Massagetherapy also requires that a caring yet highlyprofessional client/therapist relationship bemaintained at all times.

EmploymentOpportunities for careers in massage therapy have continued to rise, leading the Department of Labor to project employment growth to be "faster than average" over the next decade.This can be attributed to both the increasing acceptance of the use of massage in medicine and society’s greater focus on wellness. Jobs may be found in physicians’ offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, health and fitness centers, as well as spas, salons, hotels, and resorts. Self-employment is also an option for those seeking to establish their own business.

CSC Advantages• Interactive classroom environment• Lab and clinic faculty/student ratio of 1:20 or less• Students are able to take classes at bothBushnell and Galesburg campuses

AccreditationGraduates will be eligible to apply to take theNCBTMB examination in therapeutic massage.

Special NeedsCarl Sandburg College complies with allapplicable federal and state non-discriminationlaws, orders, and regulation. Inquiries orcomplaints may be addressed to the AffirmativeAction Officer.Facilities are accessible for people with physicaldisabilities. Persons requiring specialaccommodations should make their needs knownat the time of registration by contacting theAcademic Support Services Office at(309) 341-5262.

Cost & Financial AidFor current tuition and fees, please refer to ourWeb site at www.sandburg.edu.A variety of scholarships, loans, grants, andother forms of financial aid are available toqualified applicants. For information contact theFinancial Aid Office at (309) 341-5283.

Mission StatementOPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEEDThe mission of Carl Sandburg College is toprovide accessible, quality education in acaring environment by keeping the learner’sneeds at the center of decision making and byworking in partnership with communities of theCollege district.

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