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Oriental Arts Therapist
This 500 hour course is designed to teach and certify Oriental Arts Therapist and prepare the student to establish a successful clinic/business. It is designed to teach students Basic theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine. An emphasis is placed on teaching Meridians, Acupoints, Diagnostic methods. The different ethnic forms of Acupressure ( Shiatsu, Kiatsu.) ,and Asian massage forms such as Thai Massage.
Job Title: Oriental Arts Therapist
The 500-hour Oriental Arts therapist program generally takes six to nine months to complete, but length of the course varies with each student.
Skills to be learned:
- Students learn skeleton system, superficial muscles and to locate organs and glands. students are introduced to the origin and insertion of muscles and the tendon and ligament relationship.
- Students will learn principals of Yin-Yang, and the Five Elements.
- Student will learn theory of Zang-Fu Organs, Qi and Blood.
- Students will learn the 14 Meridians and major Acupoints and what they treat.
- Students will learn Diagnostic Methods: palpation, inspection, listing & smelling
- Inquiring.
- The student will learn Acupressure treatments.
- The student will learn Shiatsu treatment.
- Students will learn and practice Sun Salutation and other therapeutic stretches, as well as a beginning form of Tai Chi.
- Students will receive Reiki - the 2nd level attunement and learn the Signs.
Upon completion of training, a written and practical exam will be administered. Instructional mode is 40% theory and 60% practical.
Course Charges and Fees
Registration $100.00
Tuition $4775.00
Supplies $165.00
(Estimated cost of books and supplies.)
*Students may also inquire regarding work/study programs.
