Texas School of Massage Continuing Education Class Offerings for the Spring & Summer 2013:
****All classes will be held at the Texas School of Massage, Clear Lake. Class size is limited. Call 281-488-3903, visit the school website at www.texasschoolofmassage.com or email: ce@txsom.com for class information.****
Reflexology: May 25, June 22, and July 20 (3 hours)
Warm Stone 1: May 18, June 15 (8 hours)
Warm Stone 2: July 13 (4 hours)
Save Your Hands: June 9, August 11, and October 20 (6 hours).
Advance Chair Massage: June 2 & August 4 (6 hours).
CPR/AED/First Aid: May 19, June 23, & July 21 (8 hours).
Sports Massage Certification Program: Wednesday nights, starting July 10 (78 hours). Details below:
Classes are broken down into 5 units for a total of 78 hours.
Classes will be Wednesdays, July 10th through December 18th, 2013 from 6-9pm.
Classes will be additionally two Sundays only, September 15th and November 10th, 2013, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Unit 1: 12 Hours
Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, & 31
--Introduction to Sports Massage
--Introduction to Kinesiology utilizing the Anatomiken models (www.anatomyinclay.com)
--Introduction to Muscle Energy Techniques
--Hydrotherapy for Sport
--Pre, Mid, and Post Event Massage
Unit 2: 12 Hours
Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28
-- Basics of myofascial release
-- Basics of Trigger Point Therapy
-- Postural Assessment
Unit 3: 18 hours
Wednesdays, September 11 & 18; October 2 &9; Sunday, Septmber 15
-- Considerations of the upper extremity
- Anatomy
- Common dysfunction of the shoulder
- Common dysfunction of the elbow
- Common dysfunction of the wrist and hand
Unit 4: 12 Hours
Wednesdays, October 16, 23, & 30
-- Considerations of the Spine & Pelvis
- Anatomy
- Common dysfunction of the C-spine & upper back
- Common dysfunction of the Thorax
- Common dysfunction of the Low Back & Pelvis
Unit 5: 18 Hours
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, & 20; December 4
Sunday, November 10
-- Considerations of the Lower Extremity
- Anatomy
- Common dysfunction of the hip
- Common dysfunction of the knee
- Common dysfunction of the ankle and foot
Unit 5, comprehensive testing: 6 Hours
Wednesdays, December 11 and 18
Units 1 & 2 are mandatory prior to all other units. Other units may then be taken in any order.
Fees: All fees must be paid in advance of each unit to receive the discount or prior to each individual class.
Paid in advance: Units 1, 2, and 3 -- $185.00
Paid in advance: Units 3 and 5 -- $275.00
Paid weekly per class: 1, 2, and 4 -- $55 per 3 hour class, $110 per 6 hour class
Comprehensive Written & Practical Testing: $75.00
Successful completion of the course will require:
1. Attendance at all classes or scheduled make-up
2. Passing all exams, written and practical
3. Documentation of working a minimum of three post-event activities
4. Current Certification in CPR and First Aid
