Keiser University - Port St. Lucie

Keiser University
Degrees for Careers in Demand

For over 35 years, Keiser University has maintained a practical, hands-on approach to career education to help our students achieve their personal and professional goals. Our student-centered approach remains at the foundation of the Keiser University mission and continues to attract students who prefer a more personal learning experience.

At Keiser University, you will find a warm, friendly community with faculty and staff truly committed to your success. Our small class sizes, individualized attention, and one-class-at-a-time schedules create a positive learning environment where you can excel. Whether your goal is to prepare for a new career or to advance with your current employer, Keiser University is designed around your needs.

Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs (varies by campus)
Day, Evening, and Online Classes
Financial Aid to Those Who Qualify
Job Placement Assistance Available

Keiser University's programs and curriculum remain in-line with technology and workforce trends, helping you develop the skills and qualifications necessary to succeed in today's job market. Our career-focused programs make it possible for you to graduate in less time than you may think.

Associate of Science in Massage Therapy

The objective of Keiser University's massage therapy program is to prepare students for an entry-level position as a massage therapist. Students will develop the skills necessary to meet the needs of the health care community.

This program provides instruction in therapeutic massage with knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. Students receive training in some of the following areas:

• Hydrotherapy
• Sports massage
• Therapeutic massage
• Body systems
• Spa theory and technique

In your massage therapy program you will come to understand the body as a whole and dynamic organism of which the systems are interrelated and dependent upon one another. Each of these systems is also explored independently to gain knowledge of the importance of their individual roles.

The massage therapist program at Keiser University also covers current trends in spa therapy including:

• Paraffin baths
• Hydrocollators
• Thermaphores
• Hot packs
• Ice packs

There will be an emphasis on the most common ailments the professional massage therapist will encounter with clients. Appropriate massage intervention as well as prevention techniques are covered. Additionally, topics such as range of motion, passive range of motion, manual and resistive tests, and orthopedic testing are covered.

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition

Keiser University's Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition combines clinical evaluation, community concerns, and food service management into a profession long valued for its service to individuals and the community at large and focused on proper nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases. The Coordinated Program in Dietetics is unique since the didactic instruction is integrated with the supervised practice. Following graduation, students are eligible to take the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam to become licensed and begin practicing as a dietitian in a variety of settings.

Accreditation

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Keiser University.

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