Information & Times

At the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage, we have created different program options in response to requests for flexible scheduling, and we believe we have the most flexible scheduling options in the State. Many people prefer to complete their study as quickly as possible; therefore we have created a six-month accelerated full-time program. Others prefer a part-time option because they need to work while they study, have the responsibility of children, or simply want to take more time to learn massage therapy. For this student, we offer the option of a morning/afternoon program, or an evening program. In all programs, clinic practice hours are additional and some Saturday work is required. All programs are 1,000 hours, and students who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the National Exam and the New York State licensing exam.

Curriculum

The New York State Department of Education (www.op.nysed.gov - NYS Education Dept. Office of the Professions) requires 1,000 hours of education. Although the OSTM program meets or exceeds most state licensing board requirements, students wishing to practice in another state should contact that state's department of education.

The OSTM's diverse curriculum prepares students to take the NY State board exam and provides them with the tools and skills to begin a career as a licensed massage therapist with confidence.

The OSTM 1,000-hour program meets New York State requirements as follows:

Anatomy & Physiology (150 Hours)
Eastern Massage (70 Hours)
Myology (150 Hours)
Pathology (100 Hours)
Neurology (50 Hours)
Swedish Massage (130 Hours)
Sports Massage (17.5 Hours)
Treatment Techniques (92.5 Hours)
Clinic (100 Hours)
Chair Massage (10.5 Hours)
Pregnancy Massage (7 Hours)
Energy Techniques (17.5 Hours)
Directed Study (30 Hours)
Hygiene (21.5 Hours)
New York State Law & Ethics (7 Hours)
Business (14 Hours)
Communications (21 Hours)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & First Aid (8 Hours)
Abuse Awareness (3.5 Hours)

FULL-TIME ACCELERATED PROGRAM

In this intensive program, the science, hands-on and clinic practice are taken simultaneously. On a typical day, one half is spent in a science class and the other in a hands-on modality.

Monday through Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm & 1-2 Saturdays each month
Approximately 6 months to complete

PART-TIME DAY PROGRAM (morning and/or afternoon*)

In the part-time day program, students take the science portion in the first six months of the program before advancing to the hands-on modalities and clinic practice.

Monday through Friday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm & 1-2 Saturdays each month
Is completed in 12 months

*depending on enrollment numbers

EVENING PROGRAM

This program is ideal for people who wish to continue working daytime jobs while studying. It is also suitable for those who want to learn massage therapy at a slower pace. Science, hands-on modalities and clinic practice are taken simultaneously.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Approximately 16 months to complete

STUDENT CLINIC

The objective of the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage is to provide training in the science of massage with the intent of graduating exceptionally trained, highly qualified massage therapists. An integral part of the students' educational experience is the Student Clinic. The Student Clinic provides the public with increased accessibility to massage services at a reduced rate, while allowing students to practice their skills in a supervised setting.

All student clinic work is supervised by a licensed massage therapist.


Information & Times At the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage, we have created different program options in response to requests for flexible scheduling, and we believe we have the most flexible scheduling options in the State. Many people prefer to complete their study as quickly as possible; therefore we have created a six-month accelerated full-time program. Others prefer a part-time option because they need to work while they study, have the responsibility of children, or simply want to take more time to learn massage therapy. For this student, we offer the option of a morning/afternoon program, or an evening program. In all programs, clinic practice hours are additional and some Saturday work is required. All programs are 1,000 hours, and students who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the National Exam and the New York State licensing exam. Curriculum The New York State Department of Education (www.op.nysed.gov - NYS Education Dept. Office of the Professions) requires 1,000 hours of education. Although the OSTM program meets or exceeds most state licensing board requirements, students wishing to practice in another state should contact that state's department of education. The OSTM's diverse curriculum prepares students to take the NY State board exam and provides them with the tools and skills to begin a career as a licensed massage therapist with confidence. The OSTM 1,000-hour program meets New York State requirements as follows: Anatomy & Physiology (150 Hours) Eastern Massage (70 Hours) Myology (150 Hours) Pathology (100 Hours) Neurology (50 Hours) Swedish Massage (130 Hours) Sports Massage (17.5 Hours) Treatment Techniques (92.5 Hours) Clinic (100 Hours) Chair Massage (10.5 Hours) Pregnancy Massage (7 Hours) Energy Techniques (17.5 Hours) Directed Study (30 Hours) Hygiene (21.5 Hours) New York State Law & Ethics (7 Hours) Business (14 Hours) Communications (21 Hours) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & First Aid (8 Hours) Abuse Awareness (3.5 Hours) FULL-TIME ACCELERATED PROGRAM In this intensive program, the science, hands-on and clinic practice are taken simultaneously. On a typical day, one half is spent in a science class and the other in a hands-on modality. Monday through Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm & 1-2 Saturdays each month Approximately 6 months to complete PART-TIME DAY PROGRAM (morning and/or afternoon) In the part-time day program, students take the science portion in the first six months of the program before advancing to the hands-on modalities and clinic practice. Monday through Friday: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm & 1-2 Saturdays each month Is completed in 12 months depending on enrollment numbers EVENING PROGRAM This program is ideal for people who wish to continue working daytime jobs while studying. It is also suitable for those who want to learn massage therapy at a slower pace. Science, hands-on modalities and clinic practice are taken simultaneously. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Approximately 16 months to complete STUDENT CLINIC The objective of the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage is to provide training in the science of massage with the intent of graduating exceptionally trained, highly qualified massage therapists. An integral part of the students' educational experience is the Student Clinic. The Student Clinic provides the public with increased accessibility to massage services at a reduced rate, while allowing students to practice their skills in a supervised setting. All student clinic work is supervised by a licensed massage therapist.