Massage Therapy (Advance Cources) for the National Certification

Sterling Health Center offers massage therapy cources in some of the most exciting and highly demanded specialty areas. In most cases, enrollment into these courses is limited solely to those currently attending or already having graduated from a Basic Massage Therapy program. Individuals that do not fit these descriptions but wish to attend these advanced courses must be approved by Sterling Health Center's Director of Education prior to enrollment.

1. those seeking National Certification by the (NCBTMB) and/or
2. interested in specialized advanced techniques in order to enhance their massage skills.

 

National Certification Outline curriculum: 500 hours

Core Classes:

Pathology	40 Hours
Kinesiology	50 Hours

 

Choose 110 hours from the follow courses:

Pre-natal Massage	6 Hours
Infant Massage	6 Hours
Lymphatic Drainage Patterns	30 Hours
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	6 Hours
Communication Skills	6 Hours
Clinical Decision Making	6 Hours
Bottom Line in Business	6 Hours
Deep Tissue, Intro	6 Hours
Reflexology & Foot Massage	6 Hours
Tui Na Massage	6 Hours
Music and Massage	6 Hours
Craiosacral Therapy	12 Hours
Craniosacral Therapy, Intro	6 Hours
Shiatsu Massage, Intro	6 Hours
Thai Massage	30 Hours
Traumatic Injuries	18 Hours
*Massage Techniques	75 Hours

*If you choose "Massage Techniques" then select "Medical" or "Sports" for the specialty courses.

Medical Specialty Courses

Cancer Patient Massage	20 Hours
Medical Billings	6 Hours
Geriatric Massage	16 Hours
NMT Tech. Intro	30 Hours
Eastern Modalities	3 Hours

 

Sports Specialty Courses

Trigger Points, Intro.	6 Hours
Total Body Stretching	6 Hours
Sports Injuries	6 Hours
Deep Tissue	12 Hours
Lymphatic Drainage	12 Hours
Postural Assessment	15 Hours
Sports Massage Skill Development	18 Hours