Preparation for the state diploma of Masseur-Physiotherapist cycle 2
Program Overview
DiplŰme d'Etat de Masseur-Kinťsithťrapeute Cycle 2
The DiplŰme d'Etat de Masseur-Kinťsithťrapeute Cycle 2 is a 4-year program that prepares students for the state diploma in massage-kinťsithťrapie. The program is equivalent to level 1 of the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) and includes theoretical, clinical, and situational teachings in the form of internships.
Objectives
The key elements of the training are:
- Preparation for the state diploma in massage-kinťsithťrapie
- A 4-year training program equivalent to level 1 of the RNCP
- Theoretical, clinical, and situational teachings in the form of internships
Conditions of Admission
The initial training of cycle 2 is accessible after validation of cycle 1 of the state diploma in massage-kinťsithťrapie. The training is also accessible through continuing education. Partial exemptions from schooling are possible for holders of certain diplomas (e.g., medical and paramedical training) and for massage-kinťsithťrapeutes from non-EU countries.
Structure and Organization
The state diploma in massage-kinťsithťrapie can be obtained after 8 semesters and 240 European credits, corresponding to the acquisition of 11 skills. At the end of the 4th year, the diploma is awarded after validation of:
- Teaching units and internships
- The final year thesis
- Attendance in practical work and directed work
Sites of Teaching
- Faculty of Medicine, Marseille Timone
Knowledge to be Acquired
The teachings cover 4 areas:
- Fundamental teachings
- Sciences and engineering in kinťsithťrapie
- Learning and professionalization (cycle 2)
Skills to be Acquired
- Analyze and evaluate a person's kinťsithťrapie situation and develop a kinťsithťrapie diagnosis
- Design and conduct a therapeutic project in massage-kinťsithťrapie, adapted to the patient and their situation
- Design and conduct a health promotion approach, therapeutic education, prevention, and screening
- Design, implement, and evaluate a massage-kinťsithťrapie session
- Establish and maintain a relationship and communication in a massage-kinťsithťrapie intervention context
- Design and implement a consulting and expertise service in the field of massage-kinťsithťrapie
- Analyze, evaluate, and develop professional practice
- Research, process, and analyze professional and scientific data
- Manage or organize an individual or collective structure by optimizing resources
- Organize activities and cooperate with different actors
- Inform and train professionals and people in training
Stages and Supervised Projects
Students complete internships as part of clinical teaching:
- 3rd year: 2 internships of 6 weeks each
- 4th year: a 12-week clinicat
Specific Pedagogical Modalities
The massage-kinťsithťrapie training takes place within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Faculty of Medical and Paramedical Sciences of Aix-Marseille University.
Professional Integration Rate
The professional integration rate is not specified.
Professional Outcomes
The profession is exercised mainly in a liberal context (nearly 90%). Installation is free throughout the territory, and outcomes vary by region. It is also possible to work as an employee in hospitals, clinics, sports centers, EHPAD, rehabilitation centers, or thermal centers.
Further Studies
Students can pursue their studies in a Master's or Doctoral program.
Program Details
- Domain: Health Sciences
- Component: Faculty of Medical and Paramedical Sciences (SMPM)
- Number of credits: 120
- Brochure of the course: Available in PDF format
- Website of the training: Not specified
- Professional integration rate: Not specified
Tuition Fees
- Initial training: Not specified
- Registration fees: More information available
- Differentiated fees for non-EU students: More information available
- Continuing education: More information available