Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - Massage Program

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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine - Massage Program

Pacific College, one of the largest acupuncture schools in the U.S., was founded in 1986 with the mission of training primary health care providers in the field of Oriental medicine. Pacific provides technical medical training while encouraging compassion for and understanding of patients' deepest needs. All executive members of the College's Board of Directors are acupuncturists who lend direct, professional experience to the governance and direction of the College.

Programs of Study

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine offers the following programs at the Chicago campus:

Massage Therapy Certificate

The Massage Therapy Certificate program includes a minimum of 600 hours of instruction in Western and Asian bodywork therapies. Graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Examination. This organization offers national certification that is recognized by most states throughout the country.

Asian Body Therapy Certificate

The Asian Body Therapy (ABT) Certificate program includes a minimum of 692 hours of instruction in Western and Asian bodywork therapies. This program presents a foundation in Oriental medical theory, as well as Asian body therapy. The ABT is designed for students who desire a better understanding of the theory behind many of the systems of Asian body therapy.

Having this allows the graduate the adapt massage routines to the specific needs of the patient. It is also useful for students considering a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine. Many master's students pay their way through school doing Asian body therapy.

Tui Na Certificate

Students are awarded a certificate of completion indicating their specialization in the techniques of tui na after completing the following courses:

• Tui na hand techniques
• Tui na structural techniques
• Tui na for internal disharmonies 1
• Pediatric tui na
• Sports tui na
• Oriental medical theory for body therapist

Request information to learn more about the Master of Science of Traditional Oriental Medicine, also offered at the Chicago campus.

Graduates are eligible for state licensure and national certification as acupuncturists. The MSTOM program consists of a total of 3,349 hours with 1,032 of those hours in clinical internship.

Admissions

Body Therapy programs

Candidates are accepted for entry each semester beginning in January, May or September of each year. Students may enroll up to the first day of classes in any semester, but should apply at least 3 months in advance. Classes are subject to closure or cancellation.

Massage Therapist

Applicants who intend to complete the Massage Therapy Certificate must be:

• Students possessing a high school diploma or equivalent
• Non-high school graduates 18 years of age or older who can benefit from instruction
• Transfer students from accredited colleges or universities or approved massage training programs

Asian Body Therapist

Applicants who intend to complete the Asian Body Therapy Certificate must:

• Have completed high school or have earned a high school equivalency certificate
• Have an associate's degree or its equivalent, defined as 60 credits of undergraduate training, the majority of which has been academic in nature.

Tui Na Certificate

Applicants who intend to complete the Tui Na Certificate program must:

• Have a valid and current massage therapy license and/or be currently enrolled in a body therapy program at Pacific.

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