AICM provides two programs of study for the massage practitioner, and an extensive offering of Continuing Education courses. The Introductory to Massage Program gives the student the fundamental training in massage and the Massage Therapist Certification Program offers courses that enable the student to take the National Examination in Massage Therapy. The following information describes each of the schedules of coursework at AICM in Post Falls, Idaho, and lists the start dates for instruction as well as the tuition costs. All training for the courses below is completed at the AICM Post Falls facility, its Student Clinic/Spa. Field Trips to off-site facilities are done under the direction of AICM staff. Dates, times, and tuition amounts are subject to change, therefore call the AICM school office at (208) 773-5890 for up-to-date information.

OPEN HOUSE: To be announced

INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE ~ Module I

$725.00 plus $100 Registration fee 180 HOURS OF COURSEWORK

Program Schedule:

 

 

PM CLASS I – 29 April 19, 2010 – July 12, 2010
Subject to enrollment 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mon, Tues, Wed

 

 

AM CLASS I – 30 August 9, 2010 – November 2010
Subject to enrollment 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mon, Tues, Wed

AM CLASS I – 30 August 9, 2010 – November 2010
Subject to enrollment 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mon, Tues, Wed


Introduction to Massage is approximately 8 weeks long (depending on the class schedule). Class availability based on enrollment.

Program Coursework: Total of 180 Hours
130 Hours Massage Theory & Practice
50 Hours Student Clinic Experience

The AICM Introductory Course in Massage Module I is approximately eight weeks long and introduces the student to a real-world experience in massage. Students initially learn massage techniques in the classroom by working on each other. Training focuses on safety issues, Swedish relaxation massage, as well as basic Pathology relating to Clinic experience. Clinic work begins half way through the program after a practical exam on an instructor or a senior AICM student. Graduates of the Introductory to Massage course receive a Certificate of Completion. Upon completion, students are skilled in giving a safe and quality massage. The Introductory Course is a pre-requisite course for further study at AICM. (Students with previous massage experience may skip this course upon verification/documentation of equivalent study and practice.)

MASSAGE THERAPIST CERTIFICATION ~ Module II

$8,800.00 plus $100 registration fee

920 HOURS OF COURSEWORK (Registration fee is waived for Introduction to Massage Module I graduates.)

Program Schedule:

PM CLASS L – 28 April 13, 2010 – May 17, 2011
Subject to enrollment 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tues, Wed, Thurs

PM CLASS L – 28 April 13, 2010 – May 17, 2011
Subject to enrollment 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Tues, Wed, Thurs

 

AM CLASS L – 29 August 2, 2010 – August 2011
Subject to enrollment 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mon, Tues, Wed,

PM CLASS L – 29 August 2, 2010 – August 2011
Subject to enrollment 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mon, Tues, Wed,

The Massage Therapist Certification course willl be completd within 12 months and consists of 3-hour classes which are held 3 days a week with one weekend per month. Day and night classes are based on enrollment and room availability. Tuition pays for books, oil holster, student clinic scrub tops and supplies, as well as the student’s choice of a massage table or chair, which they receive upon graduation.

Program Coursework: Total of 920 Hours

170 Hours Advanced Theory & Practice
70 Hours Pathology
130 Hours Anatomy/Physiology
80 Hours Business Law & Ethics
70 Hours Eastern Medicine
10 Hours Cadaver Lab Workshop
110 Hours Musculoskeletal Anatomy/Kinesiology
40 Hours First Aid/CPR, AIDS Workshop/Certification
240 Hours Supervised Student Clinic/Lab (40 are business hours)
40 Hours First Aid/CPR, AIDS, Workshop/Certification

Graduates of the Massage Therapist Certification Program receive a Certificate of Completion. Successful completion prepares and enables the student to take the National Examination in Massage Therapy given by NCBTMB. A Washington license may be obtained after passing the National exam, petitioning Washington State and completing the necessary requirements. Tuition includes National testing fees, and $50 towards the Washington License.