Gateway Community & Technical College - Health and Wellness Technology

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Health and Wellness Technology

Description

The Health and Wellness Technology Program offers a flexible, innovative curriculum designed to meet the changing needs of the health care marketplace. The program provides the students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to hospitals, massage clinics, rehabilitation clinics, spas, behavioral health clinics, orthopedic rehabilitation centers, wellness/fitness centers, doctor’s offices, private practice, and athletic programs at the high school, college, or professional athletics level.

Under the Health and Wellness Technology Program, Gateway offers credentials in massage therapy. Students are trained to be massage therapists from entry level Swedish Massage, for its therapeutic and relaxation benefits, through Advanced Medical Massage (Sports and Orthopedic Massage) for the specific needs of the athlete and to aid in recovery and rehabilitation from illness, injury and surgery.

As a medical model, therapists will gain expanded knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology and Medical Terminology. Other modalities are introduced to the massage therapist’s education to enhance skills and knowledge. Business education is included in the program to assist therapists in the operation of a practice.

SALARY

Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at www.Salary.com

Note:

Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.



	GCTC Programs Accreditation Online application Program costs Request Information Vision, Values, Mission Transfer Degrees Air Conditioning Technology Automotive Technology Business Studies Business Administration Medical Information Technology Collision Repair Technology Computer Aided Drafting & Design Cosmetology Criminal Justice Diesel Technology Education General Occupationa/ Technical Studies Health and Wellness Technology Health Information Technology Information Technology Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Medical Administrative Services Medical Assisting Manufacturing Industrial Technology (MIT): Electrical Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology Nursing Plumbing Technology Practical Nursing Visual Communication: Advertising and Design Multimedia Welding Technology	Health and Wellness Technology Description The Health and Wellness Technology Program offers a flexible, innovative curriculum designed to meet the changing needs of the health care marketplace. The program provides the students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to hospitals, massage clinics, rehabilitation clinics, spas, behavioral health clinics, orthopedic rehabilitation centers, wellness/fitness centers, doctor’s offices, private practice, and athletic programs at the high school, college, or professional athletics level. Under the Health and Wellness Technology Program, Gateway offers credentials in massage therapy. Students are trained to be massage therapists from entry level Swedish Massage, for its therapeutic and relaxation benefits, through Advanced Medical Massage (Sports and Orthopedic Massage) for the specific needs of the athlete and to aid in recovery and rehabilitation from illness, injury and surgery. As a medical model, therapists will gain expanded knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology and Medical Terminology. Other modalities are introduced to the massage therapist’s education to enhance skills and knowledge. Business education is included in the program to assist therapists in the operation of a practice. Program Options Associate in Applied Science Click here to show/hide Degree requirements. Click here to print Degree requirements Degree requirements HEALTH AND WELLNESS - MASSAGE THERAPY OPTION REQUIRED COURSES ENG 101 Writing I 3 ENG 102 Writing II 3 COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3 OR COM 254 Introduction to Intercultural Communication (3) Mathematics 3 BIO 137 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO 139 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 PY 110 General Psychology 3 Social Interaction 3 Heritage/Humanities 6 Computer Literacy 0-3 Subtotal 32-35 hours REQUIRED COURSES OST 103 Medical Office Terminology 3 OR CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin (3) OR AHS 115 Medical Terminology (3) CPR 100 CPR for the Healthcare Professional 1 SFA 100 Safety and First Aid 1 BA 200 Small Business Management 3 OR BA 288 Personal and Organizational Leadership (3) MSG 100 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology I 4 MSG 110 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology II 4 MSG 125 Massage Technique I 3 MSG 135 Massage Technique II 3 MSG 205 Advanced Clinical Massage I 3 MSG 210 Advanced Clinical Massage II 3 MSG 215 Massage Therapy Student Clinic 1 MSG 220 Massage Therapy Practice 3 Subtotal 32 hours Total Credits (AAS) 64-67 hours Certificates Click here to show/hide Certificate requirements. Click here to print Certificate requirements Certificate requirements MASSAGE THERAPY REQUIRED COURSES BIO 137 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO 139 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 OST 103 Medical Office Terminology 3 OR CLA 131 Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin (3) OR AHS 115 Medical Terminology (3) CPR 100 CPR for the Healthcare Professional 1 SFA 100 Safety and First Aid 1 BA 200 Small Business Management 3 OR BA 288 Personal and Organizational Leadership (3) MSG 100 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology I 4 MSG 110 Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology II 4 MSG 125 Massage Technique I 3 MSG 135 Massage Technique II 3 MSG 205 Advanced Clinical Massage I 3 MSG 210 Advanced Clinical Massage II 3 MSG 215 Massage Therapy Student Clinic 1 MSG 220 Massage Therapy Practice 3 Total Credits 40 hours Estimated Program Costs Click here to see the annual estimated program costs in addition to the cost of tuition. Job Outlook Please consult the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook for the current job outlook. SALARY Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at www.Salary.com Note: Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.

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Health and Wellness Technology

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Job Outlook

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