The FSCJ Massage Therapy Program offers you a well-rounded training experience in massage therapy techniques. Our hands on training and expert curriculum will give you the tools you need to have a successful career in massage therapy. After the completion of our program you will be eligible to submit for review by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy to become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).
Our program is broken down into 5 Modules. Please see below:
Part 1 - HED 0704 Business, Professional Ethics – Price: $399
In this course, the student will learn
the intricacies of the therapeutic relationship, with a heavy focus on
the roles and boundaries of therapist and client. This course is focused
heavily on interactive discussion and activities designed to reinforce
concepts of professional ethical behavior, including the framework and
dynamics of client/therapist communication, handling ambiguous
situations, sexual boundaries, financial boundaries, dual relationships,
and taking advantage of peer support and supervision.
Part 2 - HED 0705 Anatomy & Physiology for Massage Therapy – Price: $949
This course introduces students to
anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. This course teaches student about
the anatomy and physiology so that students can develop session
strategies for their clients. Student will have a strong foundation of
the development function and internal working of the human body systems
that they can continue to use as reference points as they continue with
their education.
Part 3 - HED 0706 Massage Therapy I – Price: $1,599
In this course, the student will be
introduced to the history, development, and evolution of massage therapy
and learn the basic principles of proper body mechanics and proper
draping techniques. The student will learn how to conduct an intake
interview with the client, basic documentation skills, as well as how to
communicate effectively during the massage. The student will learn the
basic principles and strokes of Swedish massage, and apply those
techniques to sports massage, pregnancy massage, massage for special
populations (medically frail, pediatric, geriatric clients) and
contraindications for massage.
Part 4 - HED 0707 Massage Therapy II – Price: $1,479
In this course, the student will
gain an understanding of pathology and hydrotherapy as it relates to
the practice of massage therapy, and gain experience in the application
of basic massage and advanced massage techniques in a clinical
environment.
Part 5 - HED 0708 Massage Therapy III – Price: $1,569
In
this course, the student will gain an understanding of alternative
modalities as it relates to the practice of massage therapy and gain
experience in the application of basic massage and advanced massage
techniques in a clinical environment.
Financial Assistance Programs:
Goodwill A-Step Program: https://www.goodwilljax.org/education/a-step.aspx
**Helps identify financial aid resources and may provide partial funding for eligible candidates.
Lutheran Services (International Students/Refugees Only): (904) 730-8263
FSCJ Payment Plans:
FSCJ Tuition Installment Plans (TIPS) - https://www.fscj.edu/admissions-aid/student-financial-services/tuition-installment-plans-(tips)
FSCJ Installment Payments (Student Account): Upon registration for the program students are allowed to submit installment payments of any amount up to 48 hours before the start of the class (NOTE: Total course must be paid 48 hours before the start of class)
Please Note: This class may be canceled if the minimum enrollment number is not met.
*** Course includes Clinical; Clinical Dates/Times to be TBD
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