MT 201 - Western Medical Massage

Institution:

Columbia-Greene Community College

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Description:

This course will provide students the opportunity to examine health conditions. Specific techniques that are effective for treating certain acute and chronic conditions will be analyzed. Hydro-cryo Therapy, and heat applications will be practiced, including the use of immersions, cold packs, ice massages, and hydroculator packs. Identifying when a client needs a medical referral will be discussed. Of the 75 hours, 50 will be devoted to the discussion of specific pathologies and applicable treatment. Students will have the opportunity to practice techniques on chosen conditions which best illustrate the general principles of medical massage. Prerequisite: BI 131, BI 135, and MT 102 all with a C or better. ( 3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall

Credits:

50.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sunycgcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 828-4181

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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