Program Objective
To provide the highest quality massage therapy education for our students, preparing them to be effective, successful, and sought after professional massage therapists.
Total length of a program is 625 hours which are completed over the course of 8.5 months.
Programs begin in January, May, and September.
94% of our students pass the MBLEx exam the first time they take it.
See RCMT MBLEx Results for details.
The Sciences
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Skeletal and Muscle Anatomy & Physiology
Study of the skeletal bones and bony landmarks. Study of the muscular system. Students will learn the details of the muscle system, as well as the names, locations and actions of the muscles of the human body.
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Body System Anatomy & Physiology
Study of the integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body.
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Kinesiology
The study of movement of the human body, with further learning of the musculoskeletal system. Students learn to locate, identify, and palpate muscles and their attachments.
A & P I – Muscular
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Pathology
The study of common diseases that may be encountered in the practice of massage and how they impact the use of massage. The dos and don’ts, what precautions to use when applying massage in the presence of these pathologies, and how massage may be beneficial.
A & P II – Body Systems
Massage Courses
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Massage Theory and Self-Care
Learn the history of massage, as well as how to identify and describe the possible physiological and emotional effects of touch and specific massage techniques. Develop the capability and confidence in proper palpation and assessment skills relating to appropriately applied massage techniques. Develop a safe and effective treatment plan, learning to write clear and concise notes of treatment sessions. Learn to practice appropriate personal hygiene and sanitary practices for massage sessions.
Specific instruction on how to perform massage therapy using proper therapist body mechanics to extend your career and protect your own body. This class will include some basic instruction in yoga, meditation, and other aids in taking care of your health.
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Swedish
A popular style of massage aimed at relaxation and increased physical well-being; Swedish strokes are considered the foundation for many other massage techniques
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Deep Tissue
This type of massage focuses on the deeper layers of body tissue, often used to long-term problem areas, and the proper application of deep massage to beneficially influence.
Swedish
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Chair Massage
Study in how to effectively perform seated massage for both relaxation and therapeutic purposes.
Swedish
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Prenatal
The proper use of various massage therapy techniques for expecting mothers, including how draping, positions, and different types of massage should be altered to accommodate the different stages of pregnancy.
Swedish
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Hydrotherapy
Students learn to use hot and cold to reduce inflammation, stimulate the skin, reduce muscle tension, and enhance the flexibility of scar tissue. We include basic Aromatherapy, which is the use of pure essential oils in a massage to enhance relaxation or attain other benefits such as skin quality improvement. Students learn the use of heated basalt stones in massage, called Hot Stone, to further relax and loosen the client’s muscles. Cupping is also introduced in this class.
Swedish
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Special Needs
Students will learn the proper administration of massage therapy for a variety of special needs clients, such as infants, the elderly and cancer patients. This instruction will include lecture and demonstration of how to alter a massage to meet the special needs of medically frail clients.
Swedish
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Reflexology
Students learn to affect the common disorders of the body by manipulating reflex areas of the hands and feet that are directly related to specific areas of the body.
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Applied Kinetics
Prerequisites: Swedish and Kinesiology
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Sports Massage
This modality will assist therapists to address the needs of the athletic client by preventing possible injuries, improving performance, and decreasing recovery time.
Kinesiology and Swedish
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Eastern Theory & Technique
This class starts with introducing the student to Thai Table bodywork that combines yoga stretches and meridian work in the form of compression, joint movements, muscle stretching and myofascial techniques. The emphasis of this class will concentrate on the lower body. Students will learn and demonstrate techniques and applications of table Thai Massage. Students will also learn the basics of the Japanese art and science of finger pressure to the energy pathways called meridians, as well as theories behind much of Eastern medicine. Shiatsu is used to balance body energy, relieve pain and dysfunction, and promote general health.
Introduction into the science of Ayurveda and how it applies to massage
Energetics- Learn about the energetic nature of the human body, including Chakra instruction. Students learn how these electromagnetic properties surround and penetrate the body and can be influenced to assist balanced health.
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Clinical Therapies
Students will learn how to best work with and improve healing of common injuries using an assortment of massage techniques. Students will also learn the practical use of Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release and Manual Lymph Drainage in various types of muscle dysfunction and injuries.
Swedish
The Business of Massage Therapy
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Study Skills and Intro
Discover what type of learner you are and how to use it in this class meant to assist the adult student with supportive studying practices, leading to successful completion of the entire program.
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Ethics and Idaho Law
Define and discuss the differences between a personal and professional relationship, suitable boundaries, how to deal with clients effectively and appropriately, and the value of creating the therapist’s own identity and uniqueness in his or her profession. Specifics of Idaho Board of Massage Therapy Laws will be reviewed and explained.
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Business
Identify and create effective methods for time management, client scheduling, appropriate business forms, creating proper therapy notes, how to effectively communicate with other health professionals, and how to maintain a professional work environment. Students will compare 2 business models employee vs self-employed, creating a business and marketing plan. Guest speakers are brought in from the community to mentor and inspire. Students will learn Idaho Board of Massage Therapy Rules and Regulations, as well as MBLEx requirements.
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Student Clinic
Students begin working with the public one-third of the way through the program. Learn and practice good customer service and time management skills, while continuing to perfect a 50-minute massage session. The students are responsible for at least 5 hours per week of clinic work, which includes assessing the individual client’s needs and medical history, discussing the expected treatment, and providing a customized massage. Students are supervised by Licensed Massage Therapists throughout the entire clinic experience and receive feedback from both clients and instructors.
Swedish and Body Mechanics & Self Care
Cost Breakdown
Application Fee: $50
Registration Fee: $75 (Non-refundable past 3 business days.)
Tuition: $10,000 ($250 – $1,500 Discounts)
- Includes the Following:
- RCMT T-Shirts
- Supplies for Clinic (Holster, lotion, oil, laundry, etc.)
- Professional-grade massage table
- CPR certification fee
- Massage Therapy Liability Insurance
- All course required textbooks, via ebooks, are provided for use while enrolled in program