Massage Therapy is a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client. Massage Therapy involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and to promote health and wellness. Massage therapy improves functioning of circulatory, lymphatic, muscular, and nervous systems and may improve the rate at which the body recovers from injury and illness.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

The Massage Therapy program provides the student with an entry-level theory and “hands-on” clinical training in massage techniques and alternative therapies that will assist in the maintenance and promotion of physical health and well-being. Students will learn how to provide massage techniques to assist in relaxation. The professional massage therapist will be well-versed in wellness, medical ethics, trigger points of the body, and business management for the massage therapist.

Massage Therapy: The program is 600 clock hours: 312 theoretical hours and 288 practical hours, seven (7) months. Upon successful completion of the program, a diploma will be awarded and the student is prepared to sit for a Board approved exam to become licensed as a Florida Licensed Massage Therapist. FPI offers a Massage Program that prepares the student to meet the educational requirements of the Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy, and the curriculum outlines of the Florida Department of Education.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Students are taught manual techniques to manipulate the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and, to promote health and wellness. Topics include anatomy, physiology, massage theory, Florida Law, HIV/AIDS education, hydrotherapy eastern and allied modalities taught in small classes. Students gain hands-on experience through clinical applications. This program offers all theory/exam hours on-line. Clinical practicum must be completed on campus hours.

DURATION

600 Clock Hours / 33 Weeks

PROGRAM OUTLINE

COURSE CODECOURSE TITLETheory Clock HoursLab Clock HoursTotal Clock Hours
MAP101Anatomy and Physiology1700170
MBM102Basic Massage Theory and History2575100
MCP103Clinical Practicum75125200
MAM104Allied Modalities57681
MBU105Business15015
MTH106Theory and Practice of Hydrotherapy31215
MLR107Florida Laws and Rules10010
MPE108Professional Ethics404
MHI109HIV/ AIDS Education303
MME110Medical Errors202
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS312288600

PROGRAM COST

DESCIPTIONCOST
Registration Fee$150.00
Uniform & Supplies$150.00
MBLEX Exam Fee$265.00
State of Florida Initial Licensing Fee$155.00
Electronic Fingerprints$95.00
Tuition$9,985.00
Program Cost$10,800.00