Blue Cliff College
Blue Cliff encourages each student to aspire to the best he or
she can be in academic, business, social, professional and
personal endeavors. Whatever the academic interest, we offer the
best education possible. Our emphasis on curriculum, low
student-teacher ratio and practical experience will ensure that
the Blue Cliff graduate has been meticulously prepared.
Facilities
The Blue Cliff College campuses include classrooms for lecture,
massage technique, administrative offices and break area.
Equipment includes, but is not limited to, massage tables and
chairs, hydrocollator, body support systems, skeletons, charts,
massage tools, white boards, TV/VCRs, training videos and
overhead projectors. An on-campus library includes a wide
selection of books relating to our curricula. Blue Cliff College
campuses offering IT programs are also equipped with computer
labs, printers, routers, hubs and various networking equipment.
Massage Therapy - Diploma
The Massage Therapy Diploma program provides a solid foundation
in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology which form the basis
for training in specific massage techniques. Hands-on techniques
include Swedish massage, deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy,
sports massage, basic Shiatsu and supervised clinical practice.
The diploma program prepares the student for entry level
positions in the massage therapy industry. Our graduates pursue a
variety of jobs including private practice, athletic team massage
therapist, massage therapist in a hospital, athletic club massage
therapist, on-site massage therapist, massage therapist in a hair
salon, assistant to physical therapists or chiropractors and
massage therapist on cruise ships.
Successful completion of this diploma program qualifies the
graduate for massage therapy licensure or registry in both
Louisiana and Mississippi and provides eligibility to sit for the
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Examination. Both states require fewer than the total contact
hours included in the diploma program. Blue Cliff offers day and
night schedules to accommodate almost any lifestyle or work
routine. The normal completion time for the day program is 9
months, and, for the evening program, 15 months.
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Massage Therapy - Associate in Occupational Studies
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The Associate in Occupational Studies degree in Massage Therapy
program expands the training provided in the diploma program.
Courses in the associate degree program broaden the scope of
massage technique training provided and adds courses in general
education to provide a well rounded massage therapist trained in
management and communication. The associate degree program
prepares the student for entry level positions in the massage
therapy industry and provides additional training for future spa
managers and business owners. The normal completion time for the
day program is 18 months, and, for the evening program, 28
months.
Medical Assisting - Diploma
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The Diploma in Medical Assisting program provides an in-depth
study of the medical science of the human body including anatomy,
physiology and pathology of the body systems, clinical techniques
including examining room procedures, medical lab procedures,
medical terminology, pharmacology, and administrative procedures.
The diploma program prepares the graduate for entry-level
positions in the health-care field as a medical assistant working
in a clinical and/or administrative setting. Our graduates may
pursue jobs in doctors' offices, hospitals, and clinics. The
normal completion time for the day program is within 9 months and
the evening program 15 months. Graduates from the Diploma in
Medical Assisting program must complete a total of 58 quarter
credits and will be awarded a Diploma in Medical Assisting.
Medical Assisting - Associate of Science
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The Associate of Science Degree in Medical Assisting program
provides an in-depth study of the medical science of the human
body including anatomy, physiology and pathology of the body
systems, clinical techniques including examining room procedures,
medical lab procedures, medical terminology, pharmacology and
administrative procedures.
Medical Office Administration - Diploma
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The Diploma in Medical Office Administration program provides an
advanced study of software applications, medical insurance and
billing, medical office administration, as well as an in-depth
study of the medical science of the human body, including:
- Anatomy
- Physiology of the body systems
- Pathology of the body systems
- Medical terminology
Programs vary by campus.
