(4 Hours)

Education on the transmission, control, treatment and prevention of HIV and AIDS; discussion of attitudes and behavior in dealing with individuals who may have the virus or syndrome; explanation of Board requirements regarding license renewal and completion of the Board approved education course on HIV and AIDS.

MA501 ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND KINESIOLOGY

(180 Hours)

A basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology that is necessary in mastering the theory and practice of therapeutic massage.

MA502 MASSAGE THEORIES AND HISTORY OF MASSAGE

(105 Hours / 150 Services)

UndersUnffUnderstand the effects, benefits, indications, and contraindications for massage and knowledge of why massage is known as one of the earliest remedial practice for the relief of pain.

MA503 ALLIED MODALITIES

(98 Hours / 20 Services)

Become knowledgeable of those therapeutic massage techniques that address specific conditions and complaints that clients might have.

MA504 THEORY AND PRACTCE OF HYDROTHERAPY

(16 Hours / 15 Services)

To learn the types of water treatments that can be used fro therapeutic purposes that encourage circulation, improve the body's efficiency in eliminating toxins and promote relaxation.

MA705 SPA THEORY AND TECHNIQUES

(9 Hours / 5 Services)

An introduction to a broad view of the spa world with its different modalities and techniques to enhance overall well-being with its unique holistic approach.

MA506 FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES FOR MASSAGE

(25 Hours)

All rules as set forth by the Florida Department of Health, Chapter 480, Massage Therapist Licensures and Operations.

MA507 BUSINESS PRACTICES

(15 Hours / 10 Services)

Learn basic business skills that provide the foundation for an overall operation of a successful massage practice.

MA508 PATHOLOGY OF THE BODY SYSTEM

(40 Hours)

The knowledge on how the massage therapist can recognize certain irregularities or conditions and make appropriate decisions either to work on a client or refer to another healthcare specialist.

MA509 CLINICAL PRACTICUM

(125 Hours / 100 Services)

Receive demonstrations of basic, intermediate and advance massage movements, sequences, rhythms, pressures, quality of touches, and purposes; with an equivalent explanation of the psychological, physiological and physical body response to the treatment.

MA510 MEDICAL ERROS

(2 Hours)

An introduction of the most common sources of medical errors and the most effective steps in preventing them from occurring in the field.

MA511 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

(6 Hours)

Learn how the practice of good ethics as a member of the health care profession helps to build a successful massage practice.