STVT Professional Massage Therapy Program Overview – Flashcards
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The professional massage therapy diploma program is designed to prepare the student for:
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a massage therapy career learn about theory techniques anatomy& physiology practical experience professional development
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What are the skills that PMT program teaches?
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Swedish massage techniques Hydrotherapy clinical methods as well as current trend massage types of the industry
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What is the M-BLEX?
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This is the state Licensing Exam that PMT students take to get their licence. The state of Texas allows PMT students to sit in with 500 hours but they have to get 600 hours to graduate with our program
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What are the type of jobs that PMT student can receive?
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licensed massage therapist (work on their own) day, resort or destination spas medical spas private business rehabilitation clinics wellness clinics cruise ships
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Massage Therapy in TX is approved and regulated by:
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The TX Dept. of State Health Services, Massage Therapy Licensing Program (our state license #MS0149)
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practice in massage therapy include
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the use of oil, salt glows, heat lamps, hot and cold packs, and tub, shower, or cabinet baths
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When used in the context of massage therapy practice, do not use
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1- the diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease 2- a service or procedure for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, or podiatry is required by law
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Swedish Massage
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is generally regarded as the most common form of massage it involves a combo of 5 basic strokes and concentrates on the muscles and connective tissues of the body
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What are the type of jobs that PMT students can have?
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Spa/Salons Spa Operation Self-Employment Chiropractic Clinics Massage Clinics Hotels Hospitals Health Clubs Cruise Ships
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Spa/Salons
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Works in a spa or salon providing massage therapy
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Spa Operations
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Works in a spa setting running the office, doing laundry, taking reservation
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Self-employment
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provides massage therapy working on their own
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Chiropractic Clinic
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Works as a chiropractic assistant or rehabilitative specialist in a chiropractic clinic
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Massage clinics
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Provides Massage therapy in a massage clinic/business
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Hotels
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Works in a hotel providing massage as rehabilitative therapy or physical therapy
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Hospitals
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works in a hospital providing massage as rehabilitative therapy or physical therapy
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Health clubs
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Provides massage therapy working in a health club
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Cruise ships
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Provides massage therapy working on a cruise ship
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Hot stones roaster and stones
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stones are heated and applied to the body using Swedish massage strokes. the heat relaxes the tissues and the stones help provide a firm pressure
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Para bath Unit
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uses paraffin wax to relax muscles, increase ROM (range of motion of a joint) and stimulate circulation.
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Hot towel cabinet/warmer
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smaller-sized cabinet that warms 15-20 hand towels with a UV lamp sterilizer
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Cold Pack Freezer
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chills and holds cold packs used for pack therapy
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hydro-collator m-2 heating unit
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heats wet pads used for heat therapy
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Portable Mini-Facial Steamers
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Ozone unit with ozone is used for sterilization of the skin and opens pores more efficiently than regular steam
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massage table and massage chair
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specialized massage tables and chairs are used to position clients during massages.
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essential oils
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is an concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants
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loose herbs and teas
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a variety of loose herbs and teas are utilized for their healing benefits to reduce cellulite, increase metabolism, loosen congestion, increasing circulation, detoxify the body and more.
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what are the supplies that are included in the tuition?
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portable massage table 3 sets of black scrubs 2 sets of towels 2 sets of sheets double holster hydrotherapy brush lotion bottle rolling duffle bag
