The Institute requires students to develop the knowledge and skills of massage techniques as well as understand business procedures and communication skills. Therefore, the program offers courses that are designed to meet this need. First quarter courses are classified as 101, second quarter courses as 102, third quarter courses as 103, and fourth quarter classes as 104.Since anatomy and physiology are an integral part of one another, the subjects will be taught concurrently.

Medical Terminology 101 – 16 hours

This is an intensive class that is taught during the first two weeks of class. A student must pass this class in order to continue the program. This class provides students a good head start and foundation for entering the program so that the material is not so overwhelming. This Medical Terminology class provides techniques of medical word building, which can be applied to acquire an extensive medical vocabulary.

Anatomy & Physiology 101– 76 hours  

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology 101

This class consists of the different levels of structural organization. Students will learn anatomical names and positions, medical terminology, and directional terms. The chemical levels of organization will be discussed and students will be introduced to muscle groups and the skeletal system.

Anatomy & Physiology 102– 76 hours

Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology 101 and Medical Terminology 101

Students will continue to study the functions within the human body. Students will learn the skeletal system and muscles more in-depth, learning the origins, insertions, actions, and innervations of muscles. Students will also learn about the spinal and nervous systems.

Anatomy & Physiology 103– 88 hours

Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology 101 and 102

This class will focus on various systems of the body, including the endocrine system and cardiovascular systems. Students will continue to review the skeletal and muscle systems.

Anatomy & Physiology 104– 76 hours

Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology 101, 102, and 103

This class will analyze systems of the body, including the lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. Students will continue to review muscle origins, insertions, and innervations.

Business/Law 102– 25 hours

This class is taught within the Massage/Theory/Practice class time. This class teaches laws in the scope of massage therapy and practical business procedures, including marketing strategies, goal setting, and building a successful practice in the massage therapy profession.

CPR 102– 4 hours

Certification in CPR is required. If a student has current certification in CPR, then s/he will need to provide the school with a copy of his or her CPR card prior to 3 rd quarter to be exempt from taking this class.

Clinic 103 and Clinic 104– 60 hours

The best way to learn how to practice massage therapy in the professional world is to actually do it. After the second quarter, students are required to gain experience working on the public. Clinic takes place at the school during class time. Students are evaluated on reviewing client in-take forms, relating to clients, professional and ethical behavior, attitude, professional appearance, and skills in performing the 50 required massages.

Electives 103– 4 hours

In the 3 rd quarter, students can either choose a field experience that is approved by the school to perform massages or attend a continuing education seminar that is approved by the school. Students will receive a discount for seminars offered at Healing Arts Institute while they are current students.

Electives 104– 4 hours

In the 4 th quarter, students can either choose a field experience that is approved by the school to perform massages or attend a continuing education seminar that is approved by the school. Students will receive a discount for seminars offered at Healing Arts Institute while they are current students.

Ethics 102–25 hours

During the Massage/Theory/Practice class in 2 nd quarter, 16 hours of class will be dedicated to the topic of ethics and how it pertains to the massage therapy profession. Students learn how to resolve ethical dilemmas and will learn the importance of confidentiality.   Issues will include student/client boundaries the discussion of the Code of Ethics.  The remaining 9 hours will be taught within Massage/Theory/Practice class as situations are addressed during clinic times.

Field Experience 103– 7 hours

Healing Arts Institute expects its students to be as fully prepared as possible. Once you become a licensed massage therapist, there are a variety of options and settings from which to choose. Therefore, it is essential that the student becomes accustomed to the diversity of clientele and situations that may arise, and this is done through the field experience. In 3rd quarter, students are required to participate in a total of 10 hours (usually two field experiences) outside of class in programs designated by the school. At least one qualified supervisor is on-site with the students during the field experience.

Field Experience 104– 7 hours

Healing Arts Institute expects its students to be as fully prepared as possible.   Once you become a licensed massage therapist, there are a variety of options and settings from which to choose.   Therefore, it is essential that the student becomes accustomed to the diversity of clientele and situations that may arise, and this is done through the field experience. In 4 th quarter, students are required to participate in a total of 10 hours (usually two field experiences) outside of class in programs designated by the school. At least one qualified supervisor is on-site with the students during the field experience.

Massage/Theory/Practice 101– 88 hours

In this class, students will learn the history of massage and will be introduced to terminology and the physiological effects of massage as presented by Kellogg. As required by the State Medical Board, this class will also address issues of hygiene. Students will practice various massage techniques while being taught via a combination of lectures and hands-on experience.

Massage/Theory/Practice 102– 63 hours

Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology 101, Medical Terminology 101 and Massage/Theory/Practice 101

As different therapeutic modalities are introduced, the student learns how to effectively relieve symptoms of common pain due to postural stress or injury. Students are taught how to review a client's medical profile, and different client situations will be discussed.

Massage/Theory/Practice 103– 24 hours

Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology 102 and Massage/Theory/Practice 102

Students are taught to recognize contraindications to massage and when it is appropriate to refer the client to a physician. Students will begin performing massages in the student clinic and will be taught communications skills necessary for working with a diverse clientele.

Massage/Theory/Practice 104– 40 hours

Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology 103 and Massage/Theory/Practice 103

Students will continue to refine their skills and techniques while being introduced to different modalities.

Pathology 102– 16 hours

Students will learn about various diseases of the body, including causes, signs, and symptoms.

Pathology 104– 16 hours

Students will learn about various diseases of the body, including causes, signs, and symptoms. Since this is a hands-on profession, students will need to know risk factors associated with certain diseases, along with whether or not certain conditions are indicated for massage.

State Board Review 104– OPTIONAL

Although our classes review material required for boards each quarter, an optional State Board Review is offered for our graduates.  This class is an overview of material that has been taught throughout the year that is required by the State Medical Board of Ohio.  This class serves to aid the student in preparation for the state medical board examination.

Instructors at Healing Arts Institute understand there are different styles of learning which are dominant in each student. Therefore, a variety of teaching tools and methods are utilized. In addition to lectures, classes are structured to provide visual aids and hands-on learning.

Throughout the year, Healing Arts Institute offers seminars to health care professionals, including, but not limited to, massage therapists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and physicians. Many times these classes are approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Current students of Healing Arts Institute often receive a discount for these seminars.

Previous seminar topics have included neuromuscular therapy, heated stone massage, reflexology, prenatal and infant massage, craniosacral therapy, massaging people with cancer, Healing Touch, and Repetitive Use Injury therapy. The seminars are taught by recognized leaders in the field, and in many cases by the individuals who designed the therapy.