Massage Therapy (AAS)

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Call or visit the Admissions Office, located in the Administration Building, Room A-210, Telephone: 718-281-5000.

Application: Contact Queensborough's Admissions Office or call 718-631-6236 for an application packet.

Grading: Students must receive a C or better in each of the massage therapy (HA-) and science (BI-) courses to advance. Students must also maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 to advance and to graduate from Queensborough.

Health Requirement: Massage therapy students are required to submit an annual medical examination form (completed by a physician) to the Health Services Office. This must be updated each semester to be allowed to continue in the program.

Liability Insurance: Massage therapy students are required to carry liability insurance. Applications are available in the Health, Physical Education and Dance Office, RFK Building, RFK-216.

CPR and First Aid: Massage therapy students are required to maintain updated CPR and First Aid certification throughout the program. Proof of current CPR and first aid for Health Care Professionals is required of all students by the first clinical day of each semester. It is the responsibility of the student to keep his/her certification current.

Uniform/Supplies: School uniform must be worn — Queensborough polo shirt and loose-fitting navy pants

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Total Credits Required for the A.A.S. Degree in Massage Therapy: 60 Credits

Students must be aware that the program is academically intensive. Approximately two hours of preparation are required for each hour of class.

Because students must devote extensive time to the program, full-time employment during the academic year is not recommended, and planning for financial and family obligations should be done prior to starting the program.

Courses within the program must be followed in sequence as well as all course pre-requisites and co-requisites must be followed.

• Graduate with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and prepare for the NYS licensing exam\

• Use your A.A.S. degree to pursue a unique opportunity for a Bachelor of Science (BS)/Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine or Bachelor of Science (BS)/Masters of Science in Acupuncture from the Pacific College of Medicine

• Strengthen your resume and appeal to Physical Therapy (PT) and/or Occupational Therapy (OT) graduate programs as most students who have completed prerequisite science courses, such as those required for the AAS in Massage Therapy, are given higher consideration than students who complete a program in health sciences or biology

• Take advantage of affordable tuition

• Participate in closely supervised clinical experiences

• Gain valuable experience in various off-campus service learning projects

• Choose real-world experience electives, such as Sports Massage, Hospital-Based Massage, and Prenatal Massage

• Learn from highly educated instructors

• Receive personal attention from faculty and a range of academic support services to ensure your success

• Take advantage of a State Board review course to ensure student success on NYS Licensing Board.

• Credits (especially Science credits) are transferable to other colleges;

• Queensborough’s Massage Therapy program is the only degree program offered at a public university in the New York metropolitan area;

• New York State residents can qualify for “New York City resident” tuition rates;

• Electives include: Sports Massage, Hospital-based Massage, and Pregnancy Massage where students get real-world experience through our affiliation with North Shore Manhasset Hospital;

• Sports Massage prepares students to work on athletes and dancers;

• Level of instructors’ education (faculty degrees include Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Chiropractic, and Registered Respiratory Therapist) is comparable or better than any other massage program;

• Course Instruction is provided for the State Board review to ensure student success;

• Tutoring services provide students support for academic success;

• Experience in the field is available through our student clinic as well as various off-campus service learning projects at locations such as the Catholic Charities Bayside Senior Center, Queens College Law School, Health Fairs, and others;

• Students take courses similar to the courses they will be taking in a Doctor of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy program giving them an advantage;

• Students can attend part time or full time.