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Objectives, Courses,
Completion, Definitions, Gainful Employment Info
Program
Overview
The 700 Clock Hour/64 Quarter Hour* Certified Massage Therapist
(CMT) program exceeds the current national average of hours required
for massage therapy education. This program is singular in providing
core competencies essential for a successful massage therapist.
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This program is the foundation of all massage training programs
offered at CSHA. The courses are structured and sequenced to provide
students with a intrinsic strength of knowledge, comprehension,
and application of massage techniques.
Additionally, this program transfers hours to the 1,000
Hour CMT program and/or the AOS Massage
Therapy Degree program.
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Program
Objectives
- Prepares students for entry level employment positions in
clinics, spas, health clubs and chiropractic offices.
- The sciences of anatomy and physiology are critical for a
massage therapist. Students will demonstrate an ability to discuss
the procedures, their purpose and any contraindications using
correct medical terminology as it relates to a particular application.
- To prepare students for taking the National Certification
Examination .
- Encourage personal and professional growth.
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Courses
Students may complete the 700 Clock Hour/64 Quarter Hour CMT
program in a minimum of 9 months or a maximum of 18 months.
For the 9 to 18 month program,
courses are available to enrolled students on an A.M. and/or P.M.
schedule, which allows for
maximum flexibility.
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Completion
- Completion: 18 months (maximum), 9 months (minimum)
Definitions
- Full Time Student is one who is taking a minimum of 12 quarter credits.
- This program is paid for on clock hours completed.
- Academic Year is a minimum of 30 weeks or 36 quarter credits*
* Specific to the AOS Degree Program
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Gainful Employment Information (2010 data)
| Name and Standard Occupational Classification for this program |
Massage Therapists; 31-9011.00 |
| U.S. Dept. of Labor's O*Net for this program. |
www.onetonline.org/summary/31-9011.00 |
| On-time graduation rate for this program.* |
76% |
| Job placement rate.* |
81% |
| Median loan debt incurred. |
Title IV: $9,890; Private: $7,200 |
| Tuition and fee charges |
See 700 Hr Program |
*Rates determined from ACCSC accreditation calculations.
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