Professional Massage Therapist
LWSB is now partnering with the American University of Healing Arts to offer a new massage therapy program.
Program curriculum meets licensure requirements for the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The Massage Therapy course will begin on June 30, 2008. Evaluation may begin at any time; however, clients must report to us no later than June 2, 2008, for the required evaluation period.
The six-month training program covers all areas of massage techniques and business methods.
The curriculum totals more than 700 hours and consists of Anatomy and Physiology; Swedish Technique; Hydrotherapy and Spa Services; Pain Management; Palpatory Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology; Reflexology; Medical Massage; Sports Massage; Asian Modalities; Aromatherapy; On-Site Chair Massage; Self-Care; Hygiene; Business and Law; Professionalism and Ethics; Clinical Preparation; and Charting.
The training will include a clinical internship at the spa of the Arkansas Healing Arts Center. Individuals will also obtain CPR and First Aid certifications during training at LWSB.
The program includes classroom and hands-on instruction with individualized training and all course materials are available in accessible format. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have valid photo identification.
Course qualifications include:
- Print reading speed of 100 wpm with 75% comprehension
- 12th Grade spelling level
- Keyboarding speed of 30 wpm
- Proficient with ZoomText
- Ability to pass math test with 90% accuracy
- Good knowledge of business math
- High School Diploma or GED
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Good independent living and travel skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Good physical condition for steady physical work for
extended period of time
- Average or above average finger and manual dexterity
- Average or above average finger sensitivity and tactile discrimination
For referrals or more information contact:
Kristin Dow, Vice President for Recruitment and Admissions
- 2811 Fair Park Blvd.
- Little Rock, AR 72204
- (501) 664-7100 (800) 248-0734
- training@lwsb.org
- www.lwsb.org
