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1.00 Credits
1 credit During this first practical experience, students will perform chair massages for the KVCC community. This is a supervised real life component of the application, communication, and business practice of massage therapy. The students will set up, organize, and facilitate a walk-in weekly clinic. Table and chair massages will also be offered to the KVCC population at various times throughout the semester. Students will develop the communication skills with clients needed in the practice of this intervention outside of the classroom. Co-requisite: MTS101, MTS103
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is a continuation of MTS101 with a focus on medical massage problem solving techniques for specific musculoskeletal problems referred to massage therapy. Topics included are thorough postural assessments, stretching, myofascial release, cranial sacral work, neuromuscular and trigger point release techniques, muscle energy, and strain-counterstrain theory. Practical use of the skills, techniques, terminology and communication with other health care providers will be a focus as well as referring problems to appropriate practitioners that are beyond the scope of practice as massage therapists. Pre/Co-requisite: MTS101, MTS103, MTS107, MTS109/ MTS112, MTS116
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This laboratory course provides the student with instruction, demonstration, practice, and performance testing of theory from MTS110. Students will learn and practice techniques taught on fellow students in a systematic order of the body with a section at a time covered with an introduction to common problems presented to massage therapists requiring specific manual techniques within the scope of practice of a massage therapist as the final outcome in a supervised instructional lab. A performance competency for each section is to be completed by each student. Students will become competent in problem solving, communicating in both verbal and written form, and performing techniques specific to the problems of the human musculoskeletal system. Pre/Co-requisite: MTS101, MTS103, MTS107, MTS109/ MTS110, MTS116
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This class focuses on the preparation for massage therapy practice. Topics included but not limited to business plans, billing procedures to first and third party payers, CMS forms, SOAP notes and documentation styles, liability, insurance, referrals, marketing and advertising, work habits, therapeutic rapport, and boundaries; ethical dilemmas; rules of massage therapy; networking the profession; memberships in various professional organizations. Students will participate in group discussions and communicate both verbally and in written form with various assignments augmenting the business and practice of massage therapy. Pre/Co-requisite: MTS101, MTS103, MTS107, MTS109/ MTS 110, MTS112, MTS116
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1.00 Credits
1 credit During this second massage therapy practical, students will continue to provide chair massages to the KVCC community in the supervised walk-in clinic. Students will have additional knowledge and skills and will be able to modify the basic chair massage routine based on individual needs of the client and table massages will be to the KVCC population at various times throughout the semester. Students will refine their communication skills with clients outside of the classroom. Pre/Co-requisite: MTS101, MTS103, MTS107, MTS109/ MTS110, MTS112, MTS114
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits What is there about music that causes one to have strong emotional reactions? Why do we call some sounds music and other sounds noise? When we listen to music what is it that we are hearing? The Fundamentals of Music course aims to develop an understanding of music and enhance the listening experience. Students will examine elements of music, trends, influences and styles in music from various time periods and cultures. The study will include examples of music from various styles, time periods, and cultures. Emphasis will be on listening and discussions. No previous musical experience is required.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits What is unique about American music? What experiences from our American past have contributed to our music today? What have been the various roles of music in American society? Is Elvis alive? This course will be an overview and exploration of music and musicians in America with emphasis on music from the late 1800's through the present day. Topics will include Native American music, the jazz experience, popular music, country and urban folk music, theater and film music, American "classical" music, and the rock and roll experience. Within the general topics will be a look at music in the context of societal issues. The roles of women and various ethnic groups will be explored. No prior music knowledge or experience is required.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits An introduction to the basic elements of music theory and music composition. Emphasis will be given to the mastery of music fundamentals: note reading and notation, clefs, intervals, scales, chords, chord progressions, key signatures, time signatures, rhythm, melody, harmony, voice-leading, simple melodic and harmonic analysis, and music composition forms.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Students will perform in ensembles of various size and instrumentation. Emphasis will be on note and chord reading, ensemble performance techniques (intonation, balance, and roles of ensemble members), exploring a variety of music styles (Jazz, Latin, Blues, Pop, and Standards), proper stylistic interpretation of various styles, using lead and song sheets, music forms, and improvisation.
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9.00 Credits
9 Credits This course is designed to introduce the student to concepts that form the foundation for the practice of nursing. Student learning is focused on the basic human needs of individuals presented within the framework of the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on selected stressors that impact health and illness. Basic principles of nutrition and pharmacology are presented throughout the course. NUR118 involves a laboratory experience and a clinical experience in selected health care facilities which provide an opportunity for students to develop and practice basic nursing skills. Prerequisite: admission to the nursing program. *CLOCK HOURS: 75 classroom; 90 lab; 90 clinical.
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