Massage Therapist | Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingWriting

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceBiologyEnglish LanguagePsychologyMedicine and Dentistry

Abilities

Dynamic StrengthTrunk StrengthOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionManual DexterityProblem SensitivityMultilimb CoordinationExtent FlexibilityWritten ComprehensionWritten Expression

Tasks

Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how
Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions,
Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.

Technology

Calendar and scheduling softwareMedical softwareSpreadsheet softwareWord processing software

Tools

Bath robesBody lotionsBolstersCold packsCupping setsDesktop computersHeat lampsHot packsHydrotherapy equipmentMassage chairsMassage stone setsMassage stoolsMechanical vibrating massage devicesNotebook computersPersonal computers

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium31-9011.00	Massage Therapists	title_inference	$57,950 median$97,450 top	+15.42%	2,590

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Client medical histories and stress or pain concerns — assess independently during intake consultations to determine appropriate massage modalities with minimal oversight.
Swedish, deep tissue, and trigger-point massage techniques — apply routinely to muscles and soft tissues across a standard caseload to address common injuries and wellness goals.
Treatment room sanitation schedules and supply inventory — manage consistently throughout the workday to maintain a safe and professional clinical environment.
Sustained finger and hand pressure — deliver accurately to specific body points during myofascial and acupressure sessions for a diverse client population.
Individualized treatment plans — develop and propose to clients that specify modality selection, session frequency, and duration based on assessed conditions.
Electronic medical records and session notes — maintain with regularity and accuracy using clinic software to support continuity of care across multiple visits.
Soft tissue condition, joint mobility, muscle strength, and range of motion — assess through structured palpation and movement screening during initial and follow-up evaluations.
Rehabilitative exercises, stretching routines, and relaxation techniques — explain and demonstrate to clients during and after sessions to reinforce at-home self-care.
Judgment and critical thinking — apply when modifying pressure and technique mid-session in response to client feedback and observed tissue response.
Word processing and spreadsheet software — use to track client progress notes and generate basic reports supporting clinic documentation requirements.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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