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Northwestern's Massage Therapy program:
  • Builds a thorough understanding of the human body through 232 hours of courses in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, kinesiology and nutrition;
  • Provides comprehensive training in massage therapy assessment and treatment techniques through a 330-hour sequence of courses;
  • Prepares learners for professional practice through a 97-hour sequence of courses addressing communication, ethics, learning skills, legal issues and practice management;
  • Puts learning into practice through a clinical experience that includes 180 hours of hands-on care in one of the University's public clinics and other community sites.
  • Offers a daytime program, as well as a convenient evening option.
   
 

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