While SPSS is not free to use, the SPSS offers a free trial before you buy. While the actual name is now IBM SPSS Statistics, the functions of the software remain largely unchanged. SPSS expanded into a variety of fields that went beyond the social sciences, especially after the IBM acquisition. SPSS was originally made for researchers in the social sciences like sociology, psychology, and additional services. *Licensing information was obtained from the Washington State Board of Massage.While the letters in SPSS used to stand for Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, now the name is only an acronym. Training can be obtained from local community hospitals and college

Four contact hours of training in HIV-AIDS in the following six topics: Etiology and epidemiology Transmission and infection control Testing and counseling Clinical manifestations and treatment Legal and technical issues and Psychosocial issues.

Certification in American Red Cross first aid and American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

55 hours of clinical/business practices, minimally to include hygiene, record keeping, medical terminology, professional ethics, business management, human behavior, client interaction and state and local laws.

Hydrotherapy is to be included when consistent with the particular area of practice. A maximum of 50 of these hours may include time spent in a student clinic. 265 hours of theory and practice of massage, to include techniques, remedial movements, body mechanics of the practitioner, and the impact of techniques on pathologies.50 hours of pathology, including indications and contraindications.There must be a minimum of 40 hours of kinesiology. 130 hours of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology including palpation, range of motion, and physics of joint function.

'These five hundred hours are not to be completed in less than six months and shall consist of the following' Completion of at least 500 educational hours from an approved program.Minimum educational requirements for licensing in Washington State.

Pass the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork or the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam.

Complete a Washington State approved massage program.

In order to obtain a massage licensing in Washington State you must:

Navicat student license