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SEMESTER I (50 CLOCK) HOURS
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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CLOCK HOURS
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1. Historic overview of massage
2. Requirements for the practice of therapeutic massage
3. Professional ethics for massage practitioners
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20
15
15
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SEMESTER II (150 CLOCK) HOURS
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION |
CLOCK HOURS
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1. Human anatomy and physiology I
2. The integumentary system
3. The skeletal system
4. The muscular system
5. The circulatory system
6. The nervous system
7. The endocrine system
8. The respiratory system
9. The digestive system
10. The excretory system
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40
20
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
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SEMESTER III (250 CLOCK) HOURS
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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CLOCK HOURS
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1. Effects, benefits, indication & contraindications
2. Equipment and products
3. Sanitary and safety practices
4. The consultation
5. Classification of massage movements
6. Application of massage technique
7. Procedures for complete body massages
8. Face and scalp massage
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30
30
30
20
30
40
50
20
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SEMESTER IV (100 CLOCK) HOURS
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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CLOCK HOURS
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1. Hydrotherapy
2. Massage for nursing and healthcare
3. Athletic/sports massage
4. Specialized massage
5. Therapeutic exercise
6. Massage business administratio
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10
10
20
20
20
20
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| TOTAL PROGRAM CLOCK HOURS |
550
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