School Website Length to Graduate: 18-24 Months Location: MN-Bloomington, MN-Brooklyn Center, KS-Overland Park, SD-Sioux Falls Students per Class: 11-20 Subject: Therapeutic Massage

DESCRIPTION

Goals for students that are training to become massage therapists at NAU will be to prepare them to sit for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Students will be provided with the essential knowledge and skills that will integrate the variety of therapeutic options necessary to work with specific populations. Students will also have a variety of massage therapy internships from which to select so that they can gain first hand, real world experience in applying their massage skills.

Graduates of the therapeutic massage therapy program will have been trained to prepare an appropriate massage therapy session and to combine the range of techniques and therapeutic options to meet the needs of each client. These students will also have received the proper training to prepare them to develop and successfully manage their own massage business if that is their goal.

ADVANTAGES

All instructors and staff are qualified and experienced in their fields. They are chosen for their technical prowess as well as their commitment to student success. Industry-specific technologies and career-related methodologies are kept up-to-date with current trends in the marketplace. This is reflected in the school’s curriculum offered in a variety of formats, as the school is aware of the needs of diverse students and professionals.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Successful completion of the program requires 98 credits with coursework that includes Fundamentals of Massage Therapy, Neuromuscular Techniques, Medical Terminology, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Kinesiology, Interpersonal Professional Communications, and Mastering Therapeutic Business.

FINANCIAL AID

National American University (NAU) offers a quality, personalized private education at an affordable cost, and we want to help you figure out the financial plan that fits you best. To accomplish this, we’ll assign you a personal financial service representative that will meet with you to help you understand all of the financial options that are available.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available.

CERTIFICATIONS

National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The massage program is accredited by the Integrative Massage and Somatic Therapies Accreditation Council.

SUMMARY

National American University has been a cornerstone of higher education, offering flexible associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed specifically for working adults who are seeking new careers, new adventures and new lives. Our guiding principles clearly focus on the individual needs of each student, with one-on-one attention that is unparalleled anywhere in higher education.

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