The Clinical Massage Therapy Sciences Diploma Program

The American Medical Massage Association is licensed by the state of Michigan. The AMMA Clinical Massage Therapy Sciences program is a post graduate diploma program for massage therapists seeking to extend their education beyond their initial 500 or more hours of training in massage therapy. Graduates of this AMMA program will receive a diploma in Clinical Massage Therapy Sciences and a school transcript issued by the American Medical Massage Association.

ARE YOU READY TO STEP UP YOUR FUTURE?

Health care is among the 10 top growing professions in the country!  The Clinical Massage Therapy Sciences program will allow you to:

1. Further develop your education at an affordable price
2. Take your practice to the next level
3. Work at your own pace in the comfort of your own home or office
4. Be recognized as a clinical massage professional

The AMMA Clinical Massage Therapy Sciences program provides 525 hours of training in clinical and medical massage with an excellent review and instruction of:

• Biological and health sciences
• Clinical massage therapy:
  
  
  • lymphedema
  • medical manual therapy
  • medical massage
• Massage therapy core curriculum subjects:
  
  
  • hygiene and cross infection
  • hydrotherapy
  • therapeutic modalities
  • professional ethics
  • business development
• Client assessment requirements
• Clinical forms

The Clinical Massage Therapy Sciences training program is provided to you in CD, DVD, and training manuals. All the tools you need are included in the package along with concise, clear instructions. Each section of the program includes tests to be completed and returned.

The CMTS program is offered in two levels:

Level One is designed for the massage therapist who has:

• Less than 125 hours of instruction in general anatomy, musculo skeletal anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
• Less than 40 hours of instruction in general pathology with emphasis on neurological and musculo skeletal pathology.

Level Two is designed for the massage therapist who has:

• A minimum of 125 hours of instruction in general anatomy, musculo skeletal anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
• A minimum of 40 hours of instruction in general pathology with emphasis on neurological and musculo skeletal pathology.

Participants in this program will be required to send proof of having obtained a certificate of completion from a licensed massage therapy school, or comparable instruction meeting the educational requirements in a relevant field such as nursing, chiropractic or physical therapy, that provided a minimum of 500 hours of training. Transcripts must be forward to the AMMA for review prior to the purchase of this program.

This program, upon completion, will provide you with 13 lessons in clinical massage therapy and will provide you with approximately 525 hours of education. This is a self paced distance education program.

National Board Exam
Upon completion, you may choose to take the American Medical Massage Association National Certification Exam. This exam is a four-part, two-hour exam which includes questions on Anatomy, Physiology, Bony Landmarks, Ethics, Treatment Components and Clinical Interpretation.

Certificates
Upon successful completion of the Clinical Massage Therapy Sciences program, you will receive a Diploma. Upon successful completion of the National Certification Exam (optional), you will receive a Certificate of Recognition by the American Medical Massage Association.

Code of Ethics
As a student of this program, you are expected to adhere to the American Medical Massage Association's published Code of Ethics. A copy is provided with your program. You are expected to adhere to the highest standards in our industry. If for any reason, someone has violated the Code of Ethics, that person will be reviewed for appropriate action, up to and including dismissal from the association, expulsion from this program and no refund will be awarded. Code of Ethics

Download the CMTS Registration Form

For more information on the Clinical Massage Therapy Sciences Program, please contact Bobby Hodge.