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THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Short-cycle professional higher education study program

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Qualification awarded: Masseur

Duration: 2 years in full-time daytime studies (2.3 years in part-time evening and holiday studies)

Study language: Latvian

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

College or short-cycle studies last between 2 to 2.3 years, depending on the chosen form of study. Study subjects are thoughtfully divided into study years, ensuring a smooth and engaging study process, as well as allowing the acquired knowledge to be consolidated in practice.

DURING THE STUDY PROCESS YOU WILL LEARN:

Professional: Physiotherapy, Physical therapy, Classical massage and massage for illnesses, Specialized massages - for babies and children, pregnant women, segmental, manual lymphatic drainage, sports massage, connective tissue, deep tissue massage, massage techniques using machine technology, hydrotherapy, Holistic approach and massages.
Sectors of medicine: Anatomy, Physiology, Internal medicine, General pathology, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Emergency medicine, Traumatology and surgery, Neurology General education: Business - personnel management and law, marketing, project management, Foreign languages, Communication psychology.

TASKS:

To prepare students in accordance with the requirements of the National Standard for Vocational Higher Education and the qualification standard for the profession of "Masseur"
To ensure the development of the content of the study program and the study process in accordance with the requirements of the labor market
To motivate students for continuous improvement of professional skills.
To Provide students with the opportunity to continue in the first cycle professional higher education programs to obtain the sixth level professional qualification.

ACHIEVABLE RESULTS:

Understanding of the global trends in the field of health care and therapeutic massage
Understanding of the hygiene and safety rules of thier profession, professional ethics
Able to apply communication strategies in various communication situations
Understanding of the human anatomy, physiological and general pathological processes. Can understand how a patient's lifestyle affects their health.
Able to collect medical history, independently assess the type of massage, techniques, indications and contraindications according to the patient's condition and make recommendations
Able to conduct responsible business
Able to incorporate the latest evidence-based research in the healthcare field

Graduates of the Therapeutic Massage Program receive a nationally accredited diploma and a diploma from the World Massage Federation.

Upon graduating from the program, YOU WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE REGISTER OF IN THE REGISTER OF HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS, which will open wide range of career opportunities.

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

▪ Latvian Physical Medicine Association
▪ Continuing education opportunities for massage therapists Latvian Association of Physical Medicine and Latvian Association of Massage Therapists

The short-cycle professional higher education study program "Therapeutic Massage" is accredited until December 14, 2028.

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LECTURE TIMES:

Full-time on-campus (daytime studies)
Part-time on-campus (evening or weekend studies)

ECTS:

Number of CREDIT Points or ECTS:

120 CP (120 ECTS)

Study location:

Riga

Career opportunities

Work in medical institutions in Latvia and abroad;
Start your own business, private practice in the Health sector;
Continue bachelor studies.

Program content

The study plan of the study Program "Therapeutic Massage" is available here for part-time and here for full-time.

A detailed course catalogue can be found HERE.

Tuition fee.

Course 1

Anatomy; Occupational Law and Safety; Physiology; Latin in Professional Terminology; Microbiology and Infectious Diseases; Emergency Medicine; Patient Examination; Pedagogy and Research; Professional English; Fundamentals of Professional Practice; Interpersonal Psychology; Civil and Environmental Protection; Pharmacology; Internal Medicine; Classical Massage; Functional Massage; Neurology; Paediatrics; Fundamentals of Rehabilitation; Traumatology and Surgery; General Pathology

Course 2

Children's massage; Budgeting and taxation; Digital competences in the profession; Holistic approach and massages; Marketing basics; Personnel management; Project management; Specialised massages; Business basics; Elective subjects (dermatology, facial massage, sports medicine basics, nutrition); Internship

Graduates of the Therapeutic Massage Program also receive a diploma from the World Massage Federation.

The content of the study program may be updated and altered during the studies, based on the requirements of the labor market and the regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the first level of the study Program "Therapeutic Massage", applicants must have passed the central examination in Latvian, English and mathematics.

Applicants who completed their secondary education before 2004 must have passed the examination in the relevant subjects.

Information on the admission procedure and rules can be found in the "Admission" section.

Admission

Leading teaching staff

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

"Therapeutic Massage" program

MBA, associate professor Ilze Bluma

ilze.bluma@turiba.lv