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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None This course will serve as an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of massage therapy. Students will learn the basic Swedish massage techniques and how to apply them to the back, arms, and legs. Basic anatomy and physiology of the major muscle groups, bony landmarks, contraindications will also be addressed. One-half hour lecture/discussion and one hour lab a week.
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0.50 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Program Coordinator Consent A special studies course designed to meet student and community needs. Available upon request in specific situations not included in the regular course offerings but do merit college credit and provide for occupational needs. Credit is determined on a contact hour basis. Repeatable three times as topics change.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: TPM-100 with a grade of "C" or higher and Program Coordinator ConsentThis course presents information on individual pathologists which massage therapists may encounter in clinical practice. Students will identify implications for these conditions as related to massage therapy with the goal of being able to make informed decisions about safety and applicability of massage modalities. Body systems will include: cardiovascular, lymphatic, circulatory, immune, urinary, respiratory, digestive, integumentary, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Two hours lecture/discussion a week.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: TPM 100 with a grade of C or higher This course serves as the initial training in massage therapy. Students will learn about self-care techniques, the history of massage as well as the benefits of massage. Swedish massage techniques and variations will be taught and developed into a sequence for a full body massage. Also, pathologies, pressure sensitivity, prenatal massage, and draping techniques will be covered. Three hours lecture/discussion and two hours lab a week.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: BIO 112 or BIO 257 with a grade of "C" or higherThe musculoskeletal system is an expansion of the bone and muscle studies covered in BIO 112, The Human Body. The emphasis will be on bone features, origins, insertions, nerve innervations, and actions of muscles most relevant to massage therapy. Identification of prominent surface landmarks and superficial muscles by palpation will be practiced using a regional approach. Cadaver study will be an integral component of this course. Two hours lecture/discussion and two hours lab a week.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Program Coordinator Consent and TPM 110, (BIO 112 or BIO 257), PE 160 with grades of C or higher In this course, students will learn assessment skills to treat specific orthopedic pathological conditions. Palpation of muscles, stretching techniques, joint mobilization, trigger point therapy and seated chair massage will be included. Students will also address ethical concerns as they pertain to the therapeutic massaage profession. Three hours lecture/discussion and two hours lab a week.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: TPM 110, (BIO 112 or BIO 257), PE 160 with grades of C or higher In this course, the student will explore various aspects of developing and maintaining a successful therapeutic massage practice. Topics which will be covered include how to establish a bookkeeping system and maintain client records, marketing, developing a business plan, the client/therapist relationship, and ethical issues. Three hours lecture/discussion a week.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: TPM 114 and TPM 120 with grades of "C" or higherIn this course, therapeutic massage professionals will discuss and demonstrate various bodywork specialities. Students will be given the opportunity to practice the techniques in class. Modalities may include: craniosacral therapy, myofacial release, kinesiology, deep tissue, sports, lymphatic, and other topics. Three hours lecture/discussion and two hours lab a week.
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0.50 Credits
Prerequisites: Program Coordinator Consent and TPM 110, BIO 112 or BIO 257 with grades of "C" or higher .In this student clinic individuals will have the opportunity to apply the principles, techniques, and procedures practiced in professional massage therapy. Under the supervision of the clinic supervisor, students will be expected to demonstrate proper client/therapist communication skills, proper draping techniques, adequate sanitary precautions, perform a full body massage based on client needs and properly document the session for the client's record. Students will be expected to massage two or more clients consecutively. Repeatable one time.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None This basic course concentrates on oxygen acetylene, SMAW and gas metal arc welding on mild steel. An emphasis is placed on techniques and safety. One hour lecture/discussion and two hours lab a week. IAI: MTM 936
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