Massage Therapy Seminar

Catalog description

This course serves as a comprehensive review and transition for students preparing to become Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs). Students consolidate their academic knowledge in key areas, including massage and bodywork assessment, business and professionalism, benefits and effects of massage, contraindications and precautions, anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and pathology as they prepare for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx). The course also covers essential professional topics such as Pennsylvania legal requirements, professional ethics and business practices in massage therapy. In addition, students explore professional associations, research and continuing education opportunities to support ongoing professional development. Practice licensure examinations are completed, and students prepare their applications for the required state licensure examination. Students are required to purchase the “MBLEx Check” practice exam through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) at their expense. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.