Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.
On-The-Job Responsibilities:
Statewide
Typical Degree: Postsecondary nondegree award
Employed as of 2023: 1,012
2033 Projected Openings: 1,494
Entry Level Salary: $36,670
Median Salary: $54,890
Experienced Level Salary: $89,700
Associated Local Workforce Area:
*values presented are at the Local Workforce Area level
Employed as of 2023:
2033 Projected Openings:
Entry Level Salary:
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Experienced Level Salary:
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Hopkinsville Community College
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Gateway Community and Technical College
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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