MAS 1005 - Introduction to Massage Therapy

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College of Southern Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: RDG 0800 or placement This course provides an overview of the massage therapy profession. Topics include the history, benefits, and contraindications of massage, as well as self care, basic hygiene, sanitation, and infection control. Students are introduced to Eastern and Western massage modalities and will learn self-massage techniques and several basic techniques for use with friends and family. Students must pass this course with a minimum grade of "C" or better to continue with the full program in massagetherapy. Offered days and evenings.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csmd.edu/

Phone Number:

(301) 934-2251

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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