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MTIC's mission is the basis for designing a program whose graduates
are;
- Proficient in the theoretical and clinical application of massage
therapy
- Proficient in Massage Therapy assessment skills, including postural
analysis, joint range of motion, pelvis assessment, and
special tests
- Capable of performing accurate evaluations of
clients using health histories, interviews, observation, assessment,
postural analysis and special tes ts
- Skilled in choosing
appropriate massage methods and techniques suitable for
each individual client
- Technically competent in the application
of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Trigger
Point Therapy, Myofascial therapy and Ref lexotherapy.
- Knowledgeable
about pathology for massage and about indications and contraindications
for massage.
- Able to make appropriate decisions about when
and how to refer clients to other health care professionals
- Able to communicate in a knowledgeable and professional manner about massage
therapy to clients and health care professionals
- Knowledgeable about the correct and safe use of allied modalities for massage,
such as liniments, lotions, special oils, hot packs, heat lamps,
and cold packs
- Able to establish a massage therapy practice
and understand the various legal
and ethical aspects relevant to massage therapy practice.
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