Scientists have long known that there are many causes of cancer in human beings, but not until the last part of the twentieth century did they develop the technology to allow early detection, and the non-surgical methods of treatment that has resulted in much higher survival rates. Unfortunately, along with the ability to treat this disease, has come an increased prevalence that some consider to be reaching epidemic proportions. According to the National Cancer Institute, as of January 1, 2003, there were approximately 10,496,000 men and women in the United States who were either living with, or had a history of cancer in their lives.
Progressive hospitals, researchers and medical practitioners have been increasingly recognizing the benefit of alternative treatment methodologies when developing their client care protocols. This is supported by the fact that prestigious institutions such as Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York City, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and Johns Hopkins in Baltimore have been adding massage therapists to their staff as the benefit of medical massage / touch therapy has demonstrated both physical and psychological benefits for the patients. The greatest limiting factor in these advancements is a lack of training programs and certified practitioners to provide the type of care that is needed.
The Oncology Massage Certification Program (OMCP) was developed to accommodate the fast growing need for qualified health and wellness professionals interested in performing medical massage on patients who currently have, or are a survivor of cancer. Along with traditional therapeutic techniques, students will learn how to incorporate supportive and palliative care for oncology patients into their application of the art and science of massage therapy.
The OMCP is a 900-hour, NJ State approved massage therapy course. It meets the requirements of New Jersey's certification standards, and provides the student with the knowledge needed to take the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) or the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx), which is endorsed by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)..
Required Courses:
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Anatomy & Physiology I & II
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Swedish Massage Theory & Techniques
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Oncology Massage I & II
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Foundations Of Medical Massage
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Medical Massage
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Myofascial Release
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Manual Lymphatic Massage I & II
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Hospital Based Massage Therapy
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Reiki I
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Foot Reflexology
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Chair Massage
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Aromatherapy
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Swedish Massage Clinic
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Oncology Massage Externship - Fully Supervised Technique Practice
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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Name and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for this program
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Massage Therapist 31-9011.00 |
| U.S. Dept of Labor 0*Net For This Program |
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9011.00 |
| On-time Graduation Rate For This Program (1) |
27.27% |
| Job Placement Rate (2) |
80% |
| Median Title IV Federal Student Loan Debt Incurred (3) |
$3484 |
| Median Private Loan Student Debt Incurred (3) |
$0 |
| Median Institutional Student Loan Debt Incurred (3) |
$0 |
| Tuition, Books, And Fees |
$15,225.00 |
Federal regulation 34 CFR 668.6 (b) (2) requires educational institutions to disclose this information to prospective students with the following guidelines, with these rates having been calculated for the period 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011
(1) In accordance with federal law, we are reporting ontime graduation rates for this program. This number reflects those students that had perfect attendance. Our actual completion rate is much higher.
(2) Rate are as reported on the Commission On Massage Therapy Accreditation annual report submitted June 20, 2011 for the period of February 2009 thru February 2010 for the students that started their program within the listed period as prescribed by the accrediting commission guidelines.
(3) Median amount calculated for all students who completed the program between 07/01/2010 and 06/30/2011. Federal law allows students 150% of the actual program length to complete. Our actual completion rate was 83% as reported to COMTA for this period.