MTC 101 - Massage Therapy I

Institution:

Mount Wachusett Community College

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Description:

4 credits This course concentrates on Swedish massage taught through lectures, demonstration and "hands-on" student practice. The five techniques of Swedish massage (effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration) are covered as well as the history and advancement of therapeutic massage. Additional topics include the effects and benefits of therapeutic massage; the indications and contraindications for therapeutic massage; the general principles and procedures of therapeutic massage; proper body mechanics and draping; professionalism and ethics; sanitation and safety practices; communicable diseases as they pertain to massage; equipment and products; and current laws regarding the practice of therapeutic massage. Prerequisites: BIO115 (preferred) or BIO203, PTA104 as a pre-or co-requisite. Fall.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

MWCC.EDU

Phone Number:

(978) 632-6600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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