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5.00 Credits
Pre/co-requisite: BI 113. An in-depth study of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems, including muscle and fascial layers, sensory receptors, and related soft tissues is provided for fundamental understanding of the safe application of therapeutic massage. Students will be expected to develop and demonstrate competency in tissue assessment techniques, safety, hygiene, draping, palpation and body mechanics. Students will practice and demonstrate basic Swedish and chair massage strokes such as effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement and vibration. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 4 hours per week. 5 credits
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BI 113, TH 101, TH 110, TH 120. This course presents advanced therapeutic massage techniques affecting deep soft tissue structures of the myofascial and neuromuscular systems including muscle energy techniques, facilitated stretching, and basic sports massage techniques. Students are evaluated on application of techniques, integration of new material, intake/ interviewing skills, client interaction and record keeping. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 4 hours per week. 5 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course examines pathologies commonly found in clients seeking massage therapy and provides guidelines on indications and contraindications for massage. Conditions of each system of the body are explored with a focus on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. Muscle imbalances, traumatic pain, overuse syndromes, muscle guarding and postural dysfunctions are explored, and adaptive positioning is addressed for special populations. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BI 113, TH 101, TH 120, TH 110. Students are required to complete 150 hours of practical massage experience in supervised clinical settings both on and off campus. Clinical: 150 hours. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: BI 113, TH 101. This course presents professional behaviors and ethics related to massage therapy and business practices. Legal and ethical considerations, laws and regulations are discussed. Concepts related to self-employment, private practice plans, and employment opportunities are included. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 credits
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2.00 Credits
Designed to provide feedback and support for students with complete portfolios that came within two points of passing the exit assessment conducted by the Department of Writing and Literature. Students work with one another and with a reading/ writing specialist in small groups on reading, revision, and development of the papers they created for their original portfolio. At the end of the course, students may submit their revised portfolios for assessment. Lab: 2 hours per week. 2 credits
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