Hospital-Based Massage Therapy Course (Minnesota)
Program description
Massage Therapy Training offers an avenue for professional massage therapists to advance their practice into the health care environment. Through the course, participants will gain an enhanced understanding of the utilization of massage therapy and integrative medicine in the acute care hospital setting.
Participants will experience self-care exploration, a team-based approach to integrative health care and scope of practice, navigation and documentation in a medical record, establishing therapeutic relationships, and treatment planning.
The course spans two months and is divided into three modules.
Program goals
In Massage Therapy Training, participants will:
- Understand the massage therapist's role as part of the integrative health care team in an acute care hospital setting
- Incorporate knowledge and skills of integrative health practices utilized by massage therapists in a health care setting
- Integrate the practical skills needed for the massage profession into a medical setting and apply them in an appropriate, safe, effective and compassionate manner with patients and health care staff
- Understand the role and professional boundaries of a massage therapist in the health care environment
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics and communication skills while providing massage therapy to patients
- Understand hospital-based policies relating to safety and infection control
Accreditation
This program is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). As an NCBTMB-approved provider, this program meets continuing education recertification and credit requirements.
College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Facilities
The Mayo Clinic campus in Rochester, Minn., includes an extensive outpatient complex, Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester Methodist Hospital, and substantial research and education facilities.
This Mayo Clinic site is among the largest, most advanced medical centers in the world.
Graduation and certification
Upon successful completion of Massage Therapy Training, you will receive a certificate of completion from Mayo School of Health Sciences.
Hours
In the first month, participants complete course content using Blackboard, an online learning management system.
The second month includes 40 hours of didactic learning on the Mayo Clinic campus in Rochester, Minn. The schedule for this portion runs daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A 25-hour internship component is also part of the second course month.
Class size
Massage Therapy Training is offered twice a year. Mayo School of Health Sciences admits up to 12 students into each class. This ensures you will receive close one-on-one instruction and a comprehensive educational experience.
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