Careers Complementary Medicine

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Careers Complementary Medicine

• Information Provided By
• Georgia Statewide Area Health Education Center
  (AHEC)
• http//www.sowega-ahec.org/index
• PowerPoint Presentation By
• Juliane Monko Dr. Frank Flanders
• CTAE Resource Network, June 2009
• Based On PowerPoint Ideas From
• Penny Howard, RN, Healthcare Science Instructor

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AHEC

• There are six centers in the Georgia AHEC
  Network, and each serves a multi-county region. 
• The AHEC mission is to meet the health needs of
  Georgia by improving the supply, distribution and
  quality of healthcare providers.
• AHECs offer enrichment programs, camps, learning
  tools, student counseling, volunteer and
  mentoring activity coordination, and access to
  other educational resources.
• Contact your regional AHEC for more information. 

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Objectives

• Students will be able to describe health careers
  in the field of Complementary Medicine.
• Students will be able to plan a healthcare career
  path in Complementary Medicine.

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Careers in Complementary Medicine

• Massage Therapist

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Massage Therapist
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Massage Therapist

• Massage therapists press, squeeze and rub muscles
  and the soft tissues of the body to obtain a
  therapeutic effect. 
• Massage therapists may use their hands, feet,
  massage instruments, dry and steam heat, oil,
  music, and light during a massage.
• They cannot cure serious medical conditions, but
  massage therapists can reduce stress, relieve
  aches and pain, increase flexibility of muscles
  and joints, and give clients a sense of
   well-being and relaxation.   

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Massage Therapist

• Work Environment

• Salary

• Chiropractic offices
• Health clubs
• Hospitals
• Private practice
• Professional athletics
• Resorts
• Spas
• Wellness centers

• Average Starting Salary 26,400
• Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated
  figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at
  
  http//www.sowega-ahec.org/index

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Massage TherapistAcademic Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 
  
• Educational programs last a minimum of 500 hours,
  but many require 600 or more hours of study.

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Summary

• Students interested in this career should use the
  information provided here as a basis for a career
  plan. The student should also research the career
  further to complete a career plan.
• Careers available in Complementary Medicine
  include
• Massage Therapist