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The classes that need to be taken for massage therapy depend on the laws and regulations of the location where you want to do massage. Almost all U.S. states have massage laws, and according to the American Massage Therapy Association, the required massage education ranges from 250 to 1000 hours.
Purpose of Massage Classes
The main purpose of classes that need to be taken for massage therapy is to teach you massage techniques and related information that enable you to safely massage people with a wide range of physical conditions.
Theory and Practice of Massage
A massage student must, of course, learn and practice massage technique and understand the reasons to use different techniques.
Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology
A massage therapist also needs a basic understanding of the structure of the human body (anatomy), how the parts of the body function (physiology), and how the body moves (kinesiology).
Pathology
Pathology is the study of human disease. A massage therapist needs to know enough basics to understand massage indications (when massage is helpful) and contraindications (when massage could be harmful).
Other Classes
Other classes commonly required for massage therapists are clinical and business practices, CPR and first aid training, and training in HIV-AIDS.
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If you want to be certified, you need to take a whole course of classes specified by your state. They will include classes on different modalities, anatomy, physiology, health, ethics, depending on what type of massage you are interested in. Most states require a total of 500-1000 hours of instruction.
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