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Massage Overview

Massage Overview. Virginia Johnson, BSN, LMT. Tell Me About Massage. Ohio First state to regulate massage in 1916 State Medical Board issues license National State regulated 250-1000 hours Some states do, some don’t CEUs CPR. Tell Me About Massage. Statistics

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Massage Overview

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  1. Massage Overview Virginia Johnson, BSN, LMT

  2. Tell Me About Massage • Ohio • First state to regulate massage in 1916 • State Medical Board issues license • National • State regulated • 250-1000 hours • Some states do, some don’t • CEUs • CPR

  3. Tell Me About Massage • Statistics • 83% of LMTs are second career • >350 accredited massage programs in United States • When asked, 31% of HCP recommend massage • 44% of adults receive massage for medical reasons

  4. Ohio Educational Requirements • 750 clock hours • Subjects • Anatomy & Physiology • Massage Practical & Theory • Ethics • Hygiene • Clinical • Ohio Administrative Code requirements • http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/4731-1-16 • http://www.med.ohio.gov/pdf/MTAC/Core_Curriculum_Materials.pdf

  5. Who are the Educators? • Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture, Boardman • Mahoning Valley School of Massotherapy, Austintown • Oakes School of Massage, Massillon • Wayne College, Orville • Stark State College, North Canton • National Institute of Massage, Akron • Ohio College of Massotherapy, Akron • Northcoast Medical Training Academy, Kent • Stark State College, Brunswick • Miami Jacobs Career College, Independence • National Institute of Massotherapy, Independence • Cuyahoga Community College, Highland Hills • Cleveland School of Medical Massage, Cleveland • Harmony Path, Rocky River http://www.med.ohio.gov/pdf/MTAC/MT_approve_school_list.pdf

  6. Sample Curriculum Schedules Certificate Program http://www.starkstate.edu/public/system/uploads/files/Academics/Advising-Sheets/massage-therapy-fall-start-certificate.pdf Associate Program http://www.curricunet.com/cuyahoga/reports/grad_reqs.cfm?programs_id=851

  7. Career Pathways • Independent practitioner • Majority of LMTs • Spa • 30% of LMTs • Chain • 10% of LMTs • Healthcare • Chiropractic • Hospice • Rehabilitation • United States Labor Bureau • Massage growing faster than any other field • http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/massage-therapists.htm

  8. Associations | Ohio & Educational • MTAC • Massage Therapy Advisory Committee • Represents LMTs to medical board • http://www.med.ohio.gov/mt_MTACcommittee.htm • OCMTS • Ohio Council of Massage Therapy Schools • Analyze educational information • http://ocmts.wordpress.com/ • AFMTE • Alliance for Massage Therapy Education • Teacher Education Standards Project • Developing core educator competencies • http://www.afmte.org/

  9. Associations | National • AMTA | American Massage Therapy Association • http://www.amtamassage.org/index.html • ABMP | Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals • http://www.abmp.com/ • NAMT | National Association of Massage Therapists • http://namtonline.com/ • AMC | American Massage Council • http://www.massagecouncil.com/ • MMIP | Massage Magazine Insurance Plus • http://www.massageliabilityinsurancegroup.com/

  10. Associations | Liability Comparison

  11. Research | 2008 First Published Study • International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork • Peer reviewed articles • Indexed on Pub-Med & more • http://www.ijtmb.org/index.php/ijtmb • Massage Therapy Foundation • Research promotion • Scholarship • Community service • http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/

  12. Future | Massage Modernization Platform AMTA is lobbying for: • CEU Requirements • Definition of Massage Therapy • ACA – nondiscrimination • Portability and reciprocity • Advertising • Sales tax repeal

  13. Future | Teacher Education Standards • 5-10 years to complete • Competency requirements • Core curriculum • Certification (voluntary) • Accreditation incorporation • http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=14803 Core for Educators http://www.afmte.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/AFMTE-Core-Competencies-Jan2013-Final-Adopted-Version-1.pdf

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