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2.00 Credits
Addresses the fundamental components of the therapeutic massage relationship. The course introduces the ethical guidelines of the massage profession that create a standard of practice to support a professional skill base for clinical course work and on-going professional development. Topics include dual relationships, boundaries, medical/legal issues, diversity/bias issues, and power differential. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores.
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2.00 Credits
Examines the musculoskeletal anatomy of the human body. Students identify details of skeletal structures and the origins, insertions, and actions of the superficial and intermediate layers of muscles. Lectures and experiential exercises in palpation and clay modeling of muscles using the Zahoureek Maniken System help students to establish a foundation for skilled and anatomically accurate touch. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores.
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7.00 Credits
Teaches fundamental theory and technical applications of classical circulatory Swedish massage for both table work and chair massages; indications and contraindications of treatment; professional hygiene, standard precautions, self-care protocols, conscious touch and centering skills. The course includes beginning evaluation skills for assessing soft tissue; reviews musculoskeletal systems; emphasizes application of bio-mechanical skills; applies documentation skills in weekly lab practice sessions; and supports practical application of feedback and professional interactive client skills taught in MTC 101. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores. MTC participants only.
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2.00 Credits
Examines specific deep muscles of the body and presents clinical approaches to evaluate common joint and myological dysfunctions. Students observe and identify postural, muscular, and joint imbalance through practical application of clinical assessment techniques during lab teamwork. Prereq: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090 and MAT 090; MTC participants only
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1.00 Credits
Integrates supervised table practice of palpation skills with body mechanics to form the foundation for mastery of massage techniques. Students learn fundamentals of neuroskeletal organization, technical skills for palpation, tissue listening, bone tracing, and joint mobilization. Students implement safe, effective body mechanics for injury prevention/self care in massage practice and develop sensory/kinesthetic awareness and skillful, efficient movement patterns as lifelong tools for change. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores.
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1.00 Credits
Provides students with the writing skills necessary for accurate and professional recordkeeping of therapeutic sessions. The course covers interview and intake procedures, use of health history forms, and standard medical documentation. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores. MTC participants only.
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5.00 Credits
Prepares students to apply critical reasoning and assessment of client health history and treatment goals in order to provide massage therapy sessions for the public. Teacher directed supervision and evaluation provides feedback and analysis with students as they work. Students gain proficiency in integrating theoretical, technical, and the professional skill and behavior components of practitioner training. Students review and refine interview/intake skills, develop experience of clinic management, and apply new therapy tools of hydrotherapy and other modalities during clinic time. (Offered: Every January) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement scores. MTC participants only.
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7.00 Credits
Broadens and deepens the student's theoretical knowledge, assessment, and technical massage skills beyond circulatory/wellness massage. Students identify soft tissue dysfunctions created by muscular and connective tissue, skeletal and joint compensation patterns, and learn to treat these conditions with advanced massage techniques in connective tissue, joint receptor, neuromuscular, passive movement manipulations, and muscle energy techniques. This course includes advanced palpations skills to assess tissue which assist students to apply critical thinking and treatment planning for sessions in order to increase a client's functional outcomes. Students integrate these adaptive techniques into a creative massage using therapeutic principals and clinical reasoning. (Offered: Every January) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement scores. MTC participants only.
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on developing the practitioner skills needed to transition from a theoretical understanding of the therapeutic massage relationship to practical applications in massage practice. Students use client case scenarios from current clinic and practice clients to reflect on the components of the therapeutic relationship. This course develops skills for students to work with survivors of sexual abuse and trauma and to address client needs during cathartic release. Students learn how to apply the ethics of touch for clients in non-ordinary states and when working within sexually provocative situations. Students examine how supervision, consultation, self assessment, focus groups and team work improve professional development and can serve as tools for self care and for ethical delivery of service to clients. (Offered: Every Spring) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores.
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2.00 Credits
Examines the various business models of massage therapy practice including independent contractor, private practice, and employee and the skills and attitudes needed to successfully support each model. Students clarify professional goals for income and marketing and develop individual plans. (Offered: Every Spring) Prereq: COL 090 and ENG 090 or satisfactory placement test scores.
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