<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Massage Techniques is an eleven-lesson, online program. Students have the opportunity to take exams online and learn at their own pace. The program covers massage basics and guidelines, as well as massage techniques from around the world. Ashworth College provides all the textbooks, study materials, and academic support needed to complete this course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Students interested in the Career Diploma in Massage Techniques should have an interest in massage therapy. Though not required, students may have some experience working in spas or fitness centers. Applicants to Ashworth College should be at least 17 years old. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Career Diploma in Massage Techniques consists of eleven comprehensive online lessons. All lessons have the following components: a subject matter preview, a vocabulary guide, a reading assignment, practice exercises, and an online exam. You'll also receive an introductory note from your instructor with each lesson. </p> <p><u>Massage Techniques Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Lesson Number </th><th> Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td> 1 </td><td> The Basics of Massage</td></tr> <tr><td> 2 </td><td> Learning The Strokes</td></tr> <tr><td> 3 </td><td> Massage Around The Body Part 1</td></tr> <tr><td> 4 </td><td> Massage Around The Body Part 2</td></tr> <tr><td> 5 </td><td> Massage For All Occasions</td></tr> <tr><td> 6 </td><td> Massage Benefits, Applications and Cautions</td></tr> <tr><td> 7 </td><td> Guidelines For Massage and Introduction To Western Massage</td></tr> <tr><td> 8 </td><td> Full-Body Western Massage and Regional Applications</td></tr> <tr><td> 9 </td><td> Contemporary Massage and Bodywork</td></tr> <tr><td> 10 </td><td> Asian Bodywork</td></tr> <tr><td> 11 </td><td> More Applications of Massage</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Massage Techniques is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in massage therapy. You will have the opportunity to pursue masseuse and physical therapy positions in the following settings: </p> <ul><li>Spas </li><li>Fitness centers </li><li>Resorts </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Massage Techniques program may be able to pursue associate's degrees in different areas of physical therapy. These programs may prepare students for supervisory positions. </p> <p>Associate's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Arts in Massage Therapy </li><li>Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy </li><li>Associate of Science in Health Science</li></ul>