Pathology for Massage Therapists, a 3 credit course

Pathology for Massage Therapists concentrates on the recognition, assessment and treatment of common musculoskeletal pathologies; it covers assessment and identification of dysfunctions, creation of specific treatment plans, and the ways that massage therapy affects both the diseases themselves and their consequences. This course is a requirement in the CCBC Massage Therapy program, which leads to an Associates Degree in Applied Science.

However, the course may also be taken by experienced Licensed Massage Therapists and Registered Massage Practitioners who want to be better prepared to work with clients who have a variety of health conditions. If you have been practicing for years, you may not have had much training in Pathology, or you may just want a refresher course. You may enroll for credit, or audit this course, with the Program Director's permission.

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Neha Threading - Salon and Spa
1430 Reisterstown Road,
Pikesville, MD - 21208
http://www.nehathreading.com/
email: neha@nehathreading.com
Contact Neha 410-653-BROW (2769), 443-722-0679

About Our Program

The Massage Therapy School at the Community College of Baltimore County prepares our graduates to become Licensed Massage Therapists in the state of Maryland.

Our program leads to an Associate Degree in Applied Science and is designed to prepare students to work as professional Massage Therapists in a variety of health settings and equip them with the additional skills required to be a holistically trained member of allied health and integrative medicine teams. Our students receive a well rounded education in Massage Therapy with a strong foundation in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myofacial Massage. Studies include anatomy and physiology, Musculoskeletal anatomy, pathology, massage therapy research, medical terminology, clinical skills, and much more.

The program was approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission in November 2000 and is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).CCBC Essex also offers NCBTMB approved continuing education courses which also meet the license renewal requirements for Maryland Licensed Massage Therapists and Registered Massage Practitioners.

Questions? Please feel free to give us a call!
Cher Hunter, M.A., LMT, NCTMB
Program Director, Massage Therapy Program
443-840-1431

Jean M. Wible, RN, BSN, LMT, NCTMB, HTCP
Student Clinic Coordinator
443-840-1069

Plan Now for Your License Renewal

Was it just me, or did summer seem to fly by in a hot minute? Time for school to start again already and we are gearing up to welcome our new students!

Meanwhile, the countdown is beginning for all of us to make sure we have met our license renewal requirements. Don't get caught short! Plan now to take NCBTMB approved courses at the Community College of Baltimore County, Essex Campus.

Here are some of our upcoming courses:

• Bodywork for the Dying (8 CEU’s – NCBTMB)
• Ethics and Law for the Massage Therapist ( 3 CEU’s - NCBTMB)
• HIV/AIDS Infection Control for Massage Therapists ( 3 CEU’s - NCBTMB)
• Orthopedic Massage Lower Body: Contemporary Clinician ( 16 CEU’s - NCBTMB)
• Ohashiatsu, Beginning I ( 30 CEU’s NCBTMB)

For More information call Jean Wible at 443.840.1069.

CCBC Students Graduate!

The Massage School at The Community College of Baltimore County had their graduation ceremony on Dec. 12, 2008. Family and friends as well as faculty and staff of the college joined together to celebrate the accomplishments of our students.

As they go out into the workforce, we wish them well. We know all our students are well prepared for their work and will help to grow our profession with their knowledge and experience.

If you are interested in a career in Massage Therapy check out our Website or call us at 443-840-1431!