Hesser College - Manchester

Hesser College is an institution of higher education offering quality programs that integrate general education, professional skills and career-focused education to empower students to develop and achieve their personal and career potentials.

All students are encouraged to reach their potential within the framework of their individual needs, interests and capabilities. A strong emphasis is placed on ethics, accountability, professionalism and the individual's commitment to pursuing lifelong personal and professional development.

Why Hesser College?

At Hesser College, you will receive a real-world, career-oriented education that helps prepare you for the jobs of tomorrow. Get a personal education in small classes led by dedicated faculty members. Take advantage of externship opportunities that will give you relevant job experience before you even graduate

Medical Assistant - Associate's or Diploma

Featured Courses:

• Clinical Procedures
• Medical Assistant Externship
• Medical Coding and Billing
• Nutrition

Massage Therapy - Diploma

As more people learn about the benefits of massage therapy, opportunities for individuals skilled in massage therapy are expected to increase faster than average through 2014.* Those seeking the services of a professional massage therapist include spa clientele, athletes, the aging population, and a wide range of individuals seeking relaxation and rejuvenation from the stresses of everyday life.

Designed to prepare you for entry-level positions in the field of massage therapy, our Massage Therapy program introduces you to the following:

• Proper body and table mechanics and draping
• The history of massage therapy
• Basic organ structure and function
• Charting client intake and progress
• Demonstration of ROM
• Basic health and hygiene procedures
• Techniques such as deep tissue, neurovascular massage, and the use of water as a therapeutic tool
• Basic business procedure
• The core techniques of sports massage
• The role of nutrition as it affects the client and massage therapist
• Resume writing, preparing for interviews, and conducting a professional job search

Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate's

Physical therapist assistants play an important role in the delivery of effective rehabilitation services to patients in need. Our Physical Therapist Assistant program helps train you to work with patients to help them improve function, relieve pain, and maintain their health. You can receive training in how to treat patients using a variety of procedures such as heat or cold application, electric stimulation, ultrasound, and therapeutic exercise. Included in the program are both coursework and clinical work to prepare you for a potential career working with people and witnessing the difference you can make in their lives.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded an associate's degree.

Program Features Include:

• Extensive training with physical therapy professionals
• Training in computerized anatomy and physiology laboratories
• Hands-on training in the treatment of physical therapy patients

Information

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