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Manual Therapy & Massage Online - Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
Faculty of Natural Health Science via distance learning
Manual Therapy & Massage via distance learning
This program in manual therapy provides information on the art and science of effective healing massage techniques. The program contains a thorough description of both Eastern and Western massage skills and explains the effects of massage from a physiological and holistic perspectives. It includes case studies that connect pathologies with anatomy, physiology, and the bioenergetic structure of our body. It also addresses the aspects of physical therapy and exercising used to maintain optimum health.
Academic Supervisor : Stefan Batran Aga
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Manual Therapy & Massage Online via distance learning
Specialist, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor - Manual Therapy & Massage.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctor) Degree Programs. This academic program is designed at the postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctoral). This module may also be adapted to complete the course requirements of Specialist, Expert Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree. A further option is the enrollment into each of the courses listed within this specialization module. This module may be combined or completed with other modules from this faculty. For example: Aromatherapy , Energy Healing , Natural Beauty & Cosmetics , Performance Psychology , Soul Therapy , Sports Training , Thanatology Death Studies , Wellness & Health , Yoga Therapy .
Specialist - Expert Diploma - Manual Therapy & Massage Online
Tuition Fee: 1.050 Euros (1.350 US$) ... 1.470 Euros (1.890 US$).
Specialist - Expert Diploma Online: 15 ... 21 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition: Manual Therapy & Massage via distance learning = 30 Academic credits - Select 5 courses for the online diploma of Specialist or 7 courses for the Expert Diploma from the total of courses from the specialization module.
Bachelor's Degree - Manual Therapy & Massage Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).
Bachelor's Degree Online: 130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition: Manual Therapy & Massage via distance learning = 30 Academic credits + 60 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Natural Health Science from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Aromatherapy.
Master's Degree - Manual Therapy & Massage Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
Master's Degree Online: 36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition: Manual Therapy & Massage via distance learning = 30 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Natural Health Science from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Aromatherapy. + 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Manual Therapy & Massage Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree Online: 45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition: Manual Therapy & Massage via distance learning = 30 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Natural Health Science from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Aromatherapy. + 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
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Manual Therapy & Massage Online
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Touch & Palpation
This course discusses the constituents of the musculo-skeletal system (muscles and bones) while integrating the principles of anatomy with the theoretical techniques of palpation, as particularly applied to the muscular system. It explains the process of palpation of bony landmarks and superficial muscles.
Academic Supervisor: Stefan Batran Aga
Aromatherapy Massage
This course combines the properties of essential oils with massage therapy to restore and enhance health, beauty, and overall well-being. It integrates two of the oldest forms of therapy, aroma and massage, to calm, relieve, nurture, and balance the patient´s body, mind, and soul.
Academic Supervisor: Stefan Batran Aga
Massage Techniques
This course examines the use of massage as a therapeutic practice for the remedy of various ailments, pathologies, deformities, disorders, and pain. It highlights the principles of different massage techniques used in the Western and Oriental cultures and explains how massage synergistically work with other therapies to promote healing.
Academic Supervisor: Stefan Batran Aga
Physical Therapy
This course comprehensively explores the use of physical therapy for treating body injuries, weaknesses, and defects. It stresses on various techniques such as massage, exercise and gymnastics in addition to the use of light, heat, cold water, and mechanical devices. It highlights the physiological benefits of exercise in correcting structural imbalances and the value of stretching, deep breathing, yoga, aerobic, and non-aerobic activities for maintaining optimum health.
Academic Supervisor: Stefan Batran Aga
Meridians Anatomy
This course revises the theory of Meridians, the internal and external courses of the Twelve Meridians, the Eight Extra Meridians, the Collateral, and the Muscle/Tendon Meridians. It studies the acupoints of the major Meridians from a corporal anatomical and topographical perspective. It highlights the micro-system acupuncture points found in the ear system.
Academic Supervisor: Yiu Fai Levite MAN
Acupoints & Acupressure
This course presents the major principles of acupoint selection and their application to the treatment of various diseases. According to the theory of Tui-Na (manipulative therapy); acupressure stimulates the acupuncture points located on the meridian pathways of the body and facilitate healing through the movement of Qi energy.
Academic Supervisor: Yiu Fai Levite MAN
Biomechanics
This course analyzes body motion, motor learning, and performance. The principles of biomechanics are applied to: muscle mechanics, the evaluation of body motion efficiency, postural and soft tissue dynamics, and prescription exercise.
Academic Supervisor: Stefan Batran Aga
Kinesiology
This course examines the neuropsychological study of movement that integrates the central and peripheral nervous system mechanisms with those of the muscular system. These principles are applied to promoting the enhancement of skill acquisition and human performance. It studies the physical, mental, and emotional dysfunctions that affect and relate with the neuromuscular functions.
Academic Supervisor: Stefan Batran Aga
Manual Therapy & Massage
This course studies the principles of physiology of the body and the bioenergetic fields as the theoretical bases for the use of massage and tactile therapies to promote body healing. It uses Western and Oriental techniques to demonstrate the principles of various tactile therapies.
Academic Supervisor: Stefan Batran Aga
Sport Injuries
This course deals with the prevention and treatment of sport injuries. It covers topics such as protective equipment, first aid, micro traumas, specific injuries, athletes with disabilities, nutrition, and medications. It suggests ways to achieve safe and optimal performance for both the average performer and/or the elite athlete.
Academic Supervisor: Stefan Batran Aga
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Manual Therapy & Massage Online via distance learning
Recommended Professional References.
Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional.
Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
ABMP - Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
ABRAMC - Associação Brasileira de Massoterapia Clínica
ACA - American Chiropractic Association
ACSTA - American CranioSacral Therapy Association
AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association
AOBTA - The American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia
APNT - Association of Physical and Natural Therapists
APTN - COFENAT - Asociación de Profesionales y Autónomos de las Terapias Naturales
ASTT - Association for Soft Tissue Therapists
BCTA/NA - The Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America
CPT - Consejo Profesional de Terapeutas Holísticos
CPT - Council of Professional Therapists
FENACO - Organización Colegial Naturopática
FFMBE - Fédération Française de Massage Bien Être
MTJ - Manual Therapy Journal
NAMMT - National Association of Massage and Manipulative Therapists
UKMT - UK Massage Therapy
WSKW - Western Society for Kinesiology and Wellness
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Admission requirements - Manual Therapy & Massage
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
For official admission status at Bircham distance education university; you need to send in a filled out, dated, and signed official Application for Admission. You may download this application form from the website or request it by email or mail. Please send this application and enclosed documents to our address. You may also submit this application and attached documents by email in a PDF Format. More info...
Bircham International University issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the distance learning degree program's major. Bircham University can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission. More info...
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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Distance Learning Higher Education
This distance learning education program is completed by a traditional correspondence instruction method. Once you sign up for the course, Bircham International University will send you (to your mailing address) the suggested textbooks. After reading the book, you will be asked to write a 20 to 35 pages report that reflect your understanding of the book. This report is equivalent to the exam and can be submitted by email or mail. Bircham International University will evaluate your written work. If passed, BIU will issue the corresponding diploma. For more instructions about BIU pedagogy, tutoring, and evaluation, please read our distance learning education study guide. More info...
Students enrolling into this distance education program should be aware that:
1. Location: Bircham International University needs a functional geographical location to ship the book and materials for successful completion of this program of study.
2. Communication: Email, courier, phone are key communication instruments with Bircham University that play an important role in the progress and support of this program of study.
3. Capacity: Any impediment, physical or psychological, to read a book and write a report must be communicated to Bircham International University prior to enrollment into this distance learning program.
4. Technology: No specific technology is required to complete this distance education program.
5. Language: Book reading and report writing in other language than English must be requested (and approved by BIU) prior to enrollment in any distance learning program.
6. Discrimination: There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, gender, beliefs or religion.
7. Age: Check the admission requirements for each distance education degree program. More info...
Duration - Manual Therapy & Massage Online via distance learning
For a program of 21 credits, the estimated time for completion is 21 weeks. For 45 credits, the estimated time for completion will be 45 weeks, and so on. Calculations are approximate. The length of each distance learning degree program is calculated based on an average of 15 hours of learning per week. It also depends on the number of validated credits from previous knowledge and the level of commitment to the studies. More info...
All information related to the distance learning degree programs is in English, although you may, upon request and approval, submit the required assignments in other languages.
Recognition - Manual Therapy & Massage Online via distance learning
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Faculty of Natural Health Science via distance learning
Manual Therapy & Massage Online
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
