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Clinical Sports Massage Associate of Applied Science Degree
Clinical Sports Massage Certificate | | | Clinical Sports Massage AAS | Clinical Sports Massage Certificate | Massage Therapy Certificate | | | 10/28/2016 3:06 PM | | Yes | | | Licensing or certification exams are independent of graduation requirements
| - Full Service Salons
- Day spas
- Become self employed
- Sports Centers - Health and Fitness Clubs
- Holistic Health Centers - Chiropractic Offices Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Hospices
- Assisted Living Communities - Shopping Malls
- Airports - Corporate Offices - Cruise Ships
- First Class Hotels - Salons
| Massage Therapy Gainful Employment Info | Clinical Sports Massage Certificate | | Massage Therapists help others to stay fit physically, mentally and emotionally by massaging areas of the body such as the back, neck, limbs, head and feet. Massage Therapists manipulate soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, using techniques such as Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Sports Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) techniques, and Travel Trigger Point Therapy. Graduates of our programs integrate manual massage techniques to positively contribute to the well being of the client in a safe and skillful manner.
The Massage Therapy Certificate program meets requirements for National Certification as well as professional membership in American Massage Therapy Association and Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.
The Clinical Sports Massage Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program builds upon the Massage Therapy Certificate program. Graduates perform thorough patient assessments and develop care plans based on assessments. Students implement care plans using carefully selected techniques for the given disorders, including recommended exercises to the client. Clinical Sports Massage techniques include, but are not limited to, friction therapy, trigger point therapy, active and passive engagement techniques, scraping techniques, fascial release techniques, manual lymphatic drainage and advanced stretching modalities. The Clinical Sports Massage Certificate program builds on basic foundational massage therapy skills and is designed for massage therapists who have graduated from a 600 hour or more program. Graduates of the Clinical Sports Massage Certificate program perform thorough patient assessments and develop care plans based on assessments. Students implement care plans utilizing carefully selected techniques for the given disorders, including recommended exercises for the client. Clinical Sports Massage techniques include, but are not limited to, friction therapy, trigger point therapy, active and passive engagement techniques, scraping technique, cupping with drag, fascial release techniques, manual lymphatic drainage and advanced stretching modalities.
Program Delivery Methods
Hybrid, online and traditional in-class courses on Saint Paul College campus, St. Paul, MN
| Textbook and Supply Costs
Students should expect to spend approximately $1300 for books and supplies. Does not include the cost of a massage table which is in addition to tuition and fees.
| Saint Paul College has transfer articulation agreements between the following programs and post-secondary institutions for the baccalaureate degree programs listed below. For more information please go to www.saintpaul.edu/Transfer. Clinical Sports Massage AAS Degree - BA Kinesiology, Concordia University
- BS Healthcare and Human Service Management, Saint Mary’s University-Twin Cities Campus
- BAS Healthcare Leadership & Administration, Winona State University
BA Health Care Administration, Concordia University St. Paul
BA Exercise Science (Traditional & Cohort), Concordia University St. Paul BA Individualized Studies, Metropolitan State University
Massage Therapy Certificate
- BA Kinesiology, Concordia University
| Personal Trainer Program Video | - Swedish Massage
- Reflexology
- Sports Massage
- Deep Tissue Neuromuscular Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Travell Trigger point method
- Chair massage
- Lymphatic drainage
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitated Stretching (PNF stretching)
- Active Isolate Stretching (AIS stretching)
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