Programs
Course Outline

Course Descriptions
Level I
Level II
Level III

 

 

 

 

Overview of MAHA Required Classroom, Clinical & Practicum Hours - Year-Long Program

Required Core Curriculum Hours
(Students must complete 90% or better of each listed course to pass the course requirements.)

Students must complete a minimum of 570 hours to sit for the State of Hawaii Massage Therapist License (MAT) Exam.

 
  LEVEL I COURSE CONTENT    
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  Introduction to Massage
• Eastern, Western, Hawaiian Bodywork Demonstrations
• Massage as a Business & Successful Learning Strategies
• Biomechanics of Bodywork

4 hours
3 hours
3 hours
 
     
 

Anatomy & Physiology*
Basic Swedish Massage*
Skin Pathology 
Introduction to Sports Massage*
Geriatric Massage
Communication Skills
Laws & Ethics
Total Classroom Hours

Documented Requirements
• Minimum Documented Practice Hours
Minimum Total Practicum Hours Required

In addition to 153 classroom hrs, 30 hrs massage practicum are required outside of class.

* Content learned is evaluated by passing a hands on competancy exam or a written exam with 70% or better result.

72 hours
48 hours
3 hours
10 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
150+ hours


30 hours
30 hours

 
       
  LEVEL II COURSE CONTENT    
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Lomi Lomi Massage*
Structural Kinesiology*
Sports & Hydrotherapy
Deep Tissue Massage
Total Classroom Hours

In addition to 150 classroom hours, students will be required to participate in a minimum of 50 additional supervised clinic hours and 20 hours hands-on practice outside of class.

* Content learned is evaluated by passing a hands on competancy exam or a written exam with 70% or better result.

50 hours
42 hours
30 hours
30 hours
150+ hours


 
     
  LEVEL III COURSE CONTENT    
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Polarity Massage
Intro to Cranial Sacral
Table Shiatsu

Acupressure Facial 
Neck & Shoulder Release
Pathology & Soft Tissue Injuries
Lymphatic Massage
Anatomy Review
Exam Review
Energy Work  
Business Practices and Ethics
Total Classroom Hours

Clinical and Outside Practicum
• Clinical Practicum
• Documented Practice
Minimum Total Practicum Hours Required

Note: 100 Hours of Level 3 Supervised Clinical Practicum are Offered.

In addition to 155 classroom hours, students will be required to participate in 55 additional supervised clinical hours TBA & 20 hours documented practice

* Content learned is evaluated by passing a hands on competancy exam or a written exam with 70% or better result.

25 hours
9 hours
24 hours
6 hours

48 hours
13 hours
8 hours
3 hours
10 hours
19 hours
155 hours


55 hours
20 hours
70 hours

 

 
     
  OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS - contact school for workshop schedules and details
   
 
  • Intermediate Lomi Lomi Massage
  • Polarity Therapy
  • Reflexology II & III
  • Specialized Kinesiology (upon request)
  • Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
  • Pohaku Hot Rock Massage (offered twice yearly)
  • Pregnancy Massage (upon demand)
  • Thai Massage
  • Touch for Health

* Content learned is evaluated by passing a hands on competancy exam or a written exam with 70% or better result.

Hours may vary according to teacher availability. Specialized classes taught by visiting instructors may also be offered in place of or in addition to the classes listed. Optional workshops have not been included in total course content totals.

   


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