Associate of Occupational Science in Medical Massage Science
This program combines the Massage Therapy program and the Medical Assisting program to create an Associate Degree. As Massage Therapy has become accepted more and more as a medical practice employers have expressed the desire to have more multi-skilled and versatile personnel and are recommending that existing personnel expand their current skills. Our graduates will not only be equipped to function as a skilled medical assistant but will also be a licensed massage therapist. By joining these two career paths, graduates will be able to choose from the many avenues this program will provide. Through this program they will gain adaptability and knowledge on so many levels that will be beneficial to employers as well as their personal success.
Graduates will be able to work in a medical office, clinic, hospital, health club, spa, nursing home, chiropractors' office or have a private practice.
Having a degree in today's job market makes a person more valuable and displays the dedication to expand your skills and knowledge.
This program is offered at Earth City campus.
All students of this program will be prepared for and sit for the National Certification Examination.
PROGRAM DISCLOSURE (2009-2010):
Name of Program: Associate of Occupational Science in Medical Massage Science
U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 31-9092-00 and 31-9011-00
O*Net link to access SOC codes: www.bls.gov/soc/
Time Frame / Award Year 2009/2010
Total Number of Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 1
On Time Graduation Rate for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: 100%
(students who completed the program within the published length of the program as described in catalog)
Job Placement Rate for Students completing the program in the Award Year: 0%
Tuition and Fees for Program:
Tuition: $29,192.00
Enrollment Fee: $75.00
Books: $1061.00
Fees: $431.20
The Median Title IV Loan Debt for Students Completing the Program in the Award Year: $18,908.00
There are NO Median Private or Alternative Loan Debts Other: -0-
Median Institutional Finance Plans: $486.00
Median Wage Information Medical Assisting Profession
National Hourly $13.77 hourly, $28,650 annual
Missouri Hourly $12.33 Yearly $25,600 annual
Median Wage Information Massage Profession
National Hourly $16.94 hourly, $35,230 annual
Missouri Hourly $16.41 Yearly $34,100 annual
Job Titles this program prepares students to enter in this field: Medical Assistant, Certifed Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Doctor's Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Optometric Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician, Optometric Technician, Outpatient Surgery Assistant Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Licensed Massage Practitioner, Registered Massage Therapist, Bodywork Therapist, Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, Therapeutic Massage Technician
Occupational Profile Link
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9092.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9011.00
