Massage Therapy Program

The massage therapist program at Southeastern College – Columbia prepares students for a career in massage therapy in hospitals and wellness centers, nursing homes, health clubs and fitness centers, cruise ships, and spas or resorts. The program focuses on providing relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Program courses include: Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, safety, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Utah colleges that offer massage therapy program.

Southeastern College – Columbia

1628 Browning Road #180, Columbia, SC, UT

Professional Clinical Massage Therapy

The Professional Clinical Massage Therapy program provides instruction in therapeutic massage with advanced training in the treatment of soft tissue ailments, postural distortions, and degenerative process of the body. The program prepares students for employment in medical based facilities such as physicians' offices and rehabilitation centers, while also training students in the arts associated with a spa setting. Students receive training in massage law, basic massage theory techniques, allied modalities, and neuromuscular clinical massage theory techniques. The program includes 90 hours of practical clinical experience. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will receive a Certificate in Professional Clinical Massage Therapy. **Charlotte has 40 hours of clinical and is only a 6 month program. Columbia, Charleston, and Nashville have 90 hours of clinical and are an 8 month program.

Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting prepares you for a career that plays an integral role on the physician's healthcare team. You will train to give injections, administer electrocardiograms, handle insurance claims, maintain patient records, take vital signs, and assist in minor surgical procedures.  Your education at Southeastern Institute will teach you how to fulfill all these roles and become a multifaceted healthcare professional.

Medical Billing and Coding

This program will prepare you to gain employment in medical billing and health information management.  You will develop a through knowledge of medical terminology, health records management, insurance procedures, billing software, and medical coding. Medical billing and coding graduates are employed in virtually any location where healthcare services are provided including hospitals, insurance companies, private practice offices, assisted living facilities, and laboratories.

Pharmacy Technology

The Pharmacy Technology program provides instruction in how to assist the pharmacist in the packing and distribution of medication and basic health care skills. Students will study the professional and technical skills necessary for an entry-level position as a pharmacy technician. A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.

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Students Enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southeastern College – Columbia offers a less than two-year award program in massage therapy.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Massage Therapists

Description

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, massage therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 21.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Salt Lake City, UT
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $31410

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).