1. Orientation   4 hours
Orientation is on the first day of class to review the student handbook and payment program. Prerequisite for this class is an accepted and completed enrollment. Orientation is mandatory for all students before beginning classes.

2. Ethics Block #1  2 hours
Ethics class is to teach massage therapy students the ethical guidelines and standards of the massage therapy profession. Students go through a series of exercises in role-play to practice handling different ethical scenarios. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Ethics #1 is a course completion requirement.

3. Ethics Block #2  2 hours
This block of Ethics class is Mock Clinic. Students will be able to identify and apply acceptable sanitation and hygiene practices. Students will review massage clinic rules and client protocol. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Ethics block # 2 is a course completion requirement.

4. Ethics Block #3  2 hours
This block of Ethics is a reviewed in client scenarios, non-verbal communication cues, as well as other patient/provider interactions during a massage. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Ethics block #3 is a course completion requirement.

5. Pharmacology  2 hours
This class provides information and resources on common medications used by people today. Students will be able to identify indications and contraindications to massage therapy of those that are taking prescribed medication. A grade of “pass” or “fail is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. This class is the prerequisite to Student Clinic, Internship time and is a course completion requirement.

6. Reports and Records
Block #1  4 hours
Policies and schedule setting: Students will design their schedule of life/ massage therapy, write late, no show and bad payment policies. Students will be able to apply their practical exercises in this class to their massage practice. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Reports and Records block #1 is a course completion requirement.

7. Reports and Records
Block # 2  4 hours
Insurance Billing: Students will practice steps of insurance billing, HICFA forms, contacts and liens. Students will be able to apply the practical application to their massage practices. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Reports and Records block #2 is a course completion requirement.

8. Reports and Records
Block # 3  4 hours
Narrative Reports: Students will practice narrative report writing in several scenarios as it relates to insurance billing. Students will be able to apply practical application to their massage practices. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Reports and Records block #3 is a course completion requirement.

9. Reports and Records
Block #4   3 hours
Contracts and Taxes: descriptions of several types of working contracts are reviewed. Tax planning suggestions are given. Students will be able to draft a brief tax plan and apply it to their massage practice. Guest professionals, CPA and Attorney may be present at class for questions and discussion. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Reports and Records block #4 is a course completion requirement.

10. Practice Building
Block #1  4 hours
Career Management and self-assessment - student will complete self-assessments on leadership and communication skills. Student will be able to apply these results to the business plan, incorporating identified areas of strength and addressing improvement opportunities. Practice A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Practice Building block #1 is a course completion requirement.

11. Practice Building  Block #2
4 hours
Marketing in depth - students will distinguish between different marketing and advertising approaches, identify target audiences, draft promotional materials, and put together an outline of a business plan. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Practice Building block #2 is a course completion requirement.

12. Practice Building  Block #3
4 hours
Creating a business plan: Each student will create a business plan for a massage practice. Skill building includes goal setting, the completion of marketing plans, policies and procedures, pricing protocols, and customer service guidelines. Students will meet with local entrepreneurs on subjects of marketing and building and maintaining a customer base. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Practice Building block #3 is a course completion requirement.

13. Practice Building  Block #4 
3 hours
Completion of business plan process: Students meet with instructors to review business plans. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. Practice Building block #4 is a course completion requirement.

14. State Law
5 hours
This class goes over Montana State law as well as the differences in other state laws. This class also shows videos for various massage insurance companies. A grade of “pass” or “fail” is given for this class based on attendance and task completion. State Law is a course completion requirement.

15. Anatomy and Physiology
Part 1  Systems and Function
50 hours
This class provides the basic study and function of the following body systems: Cell Structure, Orangelles, Tissues, Integumentary, Musculature, Cardio Vascular: Blood, Pulmonary, Vessels, Lymphatic, Sensory and Motor, Anonomic Nervous System, Brain and Cranial Nerves, Spinal Chord Function, Endocrine, Digestive, Exercise Physiology, Respiratory Function, Reproductive and Urinary. Students will be able to identify each subject above and demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of each. Written examinations are given in this class. Students must pass with an 80%. Anatomy and Physiology part 1 is a prerequisite to part 2 Pathology and is a course completion requirement.

 

16. Anatomy and Physiology
Part 2  Study of Pathology
50 hours
This class provides study of precautions and protocols to disease and common illness that the massage therapist may come in contact with. Students will be able to identify indications, contraindications and proper protocol for pathological conditions as related to massage therapy. Written examinations are given in this class. Students must pass with an 80%. Anatomy and Physiology part I is a prerequisite to part 2 Pathology and is a course completion requirement.

17. Kinesiology  140 hours
Kinesiology  Part 1  70 hours
This class covers the location of all bony landmarks and anatomical terms. Students will be able to identify musculature, joint structure and ligaments of the upper body in this section. Written and practical examinations are given in this class. Students must pass with an 80%. Kineseology I is a prerequisite to Kineseology II and is a course completion requirement.
Kinesiology  Part 2  70 hours
Students will be able to identify musculature, joint structure and ligaments of the lower body. Written and practical examinations are given in this class. Students must pass with an 80%. Kineseology I is a prerequisite for Kineseology II and is a course completion requirement.

18. Swedish Massage 
100 hours
Swedish Massage is the study of all basic massage strokes, hydrotherapy, pregnancy and infant massage. Mechanical, reflexive and physiological effects of massage are studied. Practitioner body mechanics, record keeping, draping methods are also part of this class. Students will be able to identify and apply all basic massage strokes. All subjects is Swedish Massage Class must be completed before taking the final written and practical examination required to pass the class. Students must pass with an 80%. Swedish Massage is a prerequisite for Student Clinic/ Internship and is a course completion requirement.