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The
CRSMT Educational Objectives are as follows: |
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- To
successfully complete the 540 hour CRSMT curriculum.
- To
successfully apply for and take the NCETMB, and
become a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist.
- To
be comfortable and proficient in providing ethical
and professional bodywork to a diverse group of
people, and to be able to adapt to the individual
and unique needs of each client.
- To
know and utilize a variety of techniques in order
to meet the client's individual needs.
- To
practice all of the techniques with our hands and
hearts. To cultivate skills and provide exceptional
massage therapy.
- To
treat clients with the utmost respect and to honor
their privacy, boundaries, and vulnerabilities in
a professional and ethical manner.
- To
understand the function and structure of the human
body.
- To
obtain a practical working knowledge of anatomy,
physiology, kinesiology, and pathology.
- To
be comfortable and competent in communications with
other health care
professionals. To know when our work ends and it
is time to refer. To know how to keep accurate medical
records.
- To
understand and be mindful of the contraindications
and benefits associated with massage therapy.
- To
have a clear understanding of the potential psychological
and emotional responses a client could experience
during or after a massage therapy treatment.
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To know how to properly and ethically respond to
the client who is experiencing an emotional or psychological
challenge triggered by massage, and to refer to
a professional when necessary.
- To
become fully aware of who we are and challenge ourselves
to move to the next level of our personal evolution.
- To
acquire the skills necessary to cultivate and operate
a successful massage therapy business.
- To
have the business skills and knowledge necessary
to build a massage practice, or contribute effectively
to an established practice.
- To
enhance self awareness by practicing self care,
proper nutrition and yoga.
- To
understand that sharing professional touch and compassion
with our clients improves the quality of our lives
and our holistic health.
- To
be introduced to the beauty and wonder of Costa
Rica, the environment, the culture and wildlife.
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