Study programme	Therapeutic Massage JointStudyProgram
Higher Education Institution	Red Cross Medical College of Riga Stradiņš University
Study field	Health Care
StudyProgramJointsToHei	Rīga Stradiņš University

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	41722
EQF/LQF Level	5
Study Programme Type	Pirmā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (ceturtā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija), īstenojama pēc vispārējās vai profesionālās vidējās izglītības ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās divi–trīs gadi
Study programme (short name)	First level professional higher education study programme
Thematic group	Medicīniskie pakalpojumi
ISCED code	0915
ISCED	Medicīniskie pakalpojumi
Credit points	120
Degree to be acquired	-
Qualification to be obtained	Massage therapist
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	2 years
Language	latvian

Licence number	041017-3
Licence date	15.05.2015
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	11.01.2023
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	12.01.2029

Knowledge:
Knows the development of basic principles of various types of massage, rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and classical natural healing in health promotion, and techniques, indications and contraindications of segmental, manual lymphatic drainage, sports, point, connective tissue, feet, vacuum, underwater massage, massage for pregnant women, children, massage with various massage devices and massage in aesthetic medicine.
Analyzes and explains classical massage indications, contraindications and methods in case of heart - circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, sensory organs, musculoskeletal system disorders.
Explains basic human needs, basic concepts of care, principles of educating a patient, regulatory documents regulating professional activities, basics of ethics, and research principles in masseur’s practice.
Knows the business basics, principles of company and project organization, planning and management theory, accounting, masseur’s work documentation, record-keeping, information technologies and issues concerning employment relations.
Explains the patient's examination - skin, subcutaneous tissue, connective tissue, musculoskeletal, posture assessment, constitutional features, and recognizes musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic system disorders and diseases, as well as the developmental characteristics of children and the composition and properties of massage substances.
Knows the principles of maintaining a safe environment in patient care, infection control, masseur safety, protection and basic principles of emergency medical care.

Skills:
Performs classical, segmental, manual lymphatic drainage, sports, point, connective tissue, feet, vacuum, underwater massage, massage for pregnant women, children, or massage with medical devices, according to the patient's current health condition.
Works in a team, complies with the norms of medical ethics, educates patients and their relatives about massage procedures, their course, impact on the body, within the framework of his/her professional competence and qualifications, in compliance with laws and regulations governing the medical treatment, business and employment relations, and the latest scientific research in the field.
Documents the massage results, ensuring storage of medical documentation, confidentiality, prepares accounting and financial documents necessary for professional activities, using information technologies and office equipment.
Observes the correct posture, ergonomic work posture, personal hygiene, environmental, labour protection, fire safety, electrical safety regulations and is able to provide emergency medical aid.

Competencies:
Is able to massage the patient's appropriate body area, taking into account his/her health condition, the required intensity of the procedure, duration and care after the massage.
Is able to plan and organize his/her work in accordance with the requirements of medical legislation, working independently or in a team, to establish professional dialogue and educational work, to observe professional ethics and implement the latest evidence-based achievements in health care.
Is able to use and meet the requirements of laws and regulations governing the business and employment relations, and to use information technologies for the performance of his/her activity.
Is able to comply with infection control measures, labour protection, fire safety, environmental protection regulations, and act appropriately in life-threatening situations, to provide first aid and emergency medical aid.