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Massage Therapy
The Institute of Cosmetology, Esthetics & Massage offers an advanced massage program to meet the educational needs of the modern-day student's career goals. The course covers fundamental massage techniques that will prepare students to pass the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam, as well as advanced modalities to lead them to a successful career as a massage therapist. ICE&M aims to provide students with the best education crucial for a successful career in the massage industry and that is achieved through Premier Massage. The 500-hour course covers advanced massage modalities that many spas require for their employees. The course also includes a 50-hour internship program where students gain hands-on experience performing typical functions of a massage therapist. Intern duties include activities such as making client appointments and performing client intake and assessment. This course prepares students for the CIDESCO Body Therapy Diploma or the CIDESCO Beauty Therapy Diploma and covers advanced subjects
The Administrative Rules of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117 can be found on the TDLR website.
Curriculum:
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Swedish massage therapy techniques.
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Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology and basic pharmacology.
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Hydrotherapy.
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Health and hygiene.
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Business practices and professional ethics
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Body analysis – determining contra-indications.
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Heat therapy – sauna, steam, infra-red and paraffin wax.
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Mechanical massage – gyratory, percussion and audio-sonic vibrators.
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Galvanic body treatments – electrical currents, iontophoresis.
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Electrical muscle stimulation – faradic type, EMS, NMS, microcurrent and interferential electrical currents.
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Manual lymph drainage and vacuum suction.
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Body treatments – exfoliation, body wraps and masks.
Course Details:
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Course Hours:
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500 Hours
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Attendance:
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9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Approximately seven months to complete.
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