Graduates of the 26-credit-hour Massage Therapy School program will be prepared to enter the profession with the ability to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the human body

• demonstrate palpation skills necessary for assessment and treatment that are   within the scope of practice for massage therapy and bodywork

• skillfully perform: Swedish massage; sports massage; neuromuscular/trigger   point therapy; myofascial release therapy; selected techniques related to the   theory and practice of Asian bodywork; and mind/body therapy

• demonstrate an understanding of selected potential manifestations of the   connections among the body, mind, and spirit

• demonstrate an understanding of the importance of strength, stamina, and proper   body mechanics for providing effective massage therapy/bodywork and avoiding   unnecessary fatigue or injury to the practitioner

• communicate directly, honestly, accurately, respectfully, and in a manner that   allows clients to feel a sense of trust

• recognize and refrain from treating areas or conditions that are contraindicated for   massage therapy/bodywork

• perform selected assessments that can indicate which massage   therapy/bodywork techniques are likely to be appropriate to the client’s individual   conditions and requests

• use proper terminology to describe clients’ conditions and produce written   records of massage therapy/bodywork sessions

• create a business plan directly related to the student’s professional goals in the   field of massage therapy/bodywork

• demonstrate an understanding of standards of ethics and professionalism

• recognize important aspects of giving and receiving referrals to and from health   care practitioners and personal care providers

• provide information to the public about massage therapy/bodywork

• demonstrate knowledge of the significance of credentials, regulation, and the   activities of professional associations to the practice of massage   therapy/bodywork.