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Course Criteria
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2.50 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Therapeutic Massage Program; BIOL 140 and TM 110 with a grade of "C" or better In this course students will receive an overview of pathological conditions commonly confronted by massage therapists, medical terminology by which to recognize such conditions, and the procedures to document the information.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Therapeutic Massage Program; TM 110 and BIOL 140 with a grade of "C" or better This course is a study of the art and science of healing that addresses the whole person-body, mind and spirit. The many facets of health and wellness and their relationship to massage therapy are explored, as well as stress management. Integrating conventional and complimentary therapies to promote optimal health and to prevent and treat disease will be discussed.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: TM 111, 112, 113, 114, and 115 with a grade of "C" or better This course applies the principles, techniques, and procedures practiced and learned in the classroom and lab to members of the community in a clinical setting. Under the direction of the clinical supervisor, students are expected to review client intake information to determine possible contraindications; demonstrate proper ethics, client/therapist communication skills, proper draping techniques, and safety and sanitary precautions; and perform a body massage utilizing basic Swedish Massage techniques, properly documenting the session in the client's record.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: TM 120 with a grade of "C" or better This course reviews the specific therapeutic massage techniques incorporated in accessing the deep layers via manual manipulation, including mobilization, stretching, and hydrotherapy
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: TM 120 with a grade of "C" or better This course teaches students to apply massage technique variations for specific cases including muscle/soft tissue manipulation, meridian points, and/or energy work.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: TM 120 with a grade of "C" or better This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of movement and the interrelationship of the neurological, muscular, and skeletal systems. Through both lecture and laboratory experiences, students will learn the skills of manual muscle testing as well as movement analysis.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: TM 120, HLTH 120, and FCS 110 with a grade of "C" or better This course continues the learning experience of TM 120 Therapeutic Massage Clinical I, requiring the massage student to engage more deeply in critical thinking, safety, assessment and documentation. In the student clinical setting, therapeutic massage students will have the opportunity to apply the massage principles, techniques, and procedures in a professional therapeutic massage environment to members of the community.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Department approval This course provides the opportunity to work on a technical project, research, or other specialized study related to individual academic needs. A written plan for the independent-study project is developed with a faculty member (including a detailed description of the project, the number of credit hours assigned to it, the evaluative criteria to be used, and other relevant matters), and the project is carried out under the periodic direction of the faculty member. The written plan is submitted to the associate dean for approval and remains on file within the department. A final written report is also submitted to the faculty member by the student.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None This course is an overview of the travel industry including: airlines, shipping lines, tour operators, wholesalers, charter operations, hotel representatives, car rental agencies, tourist offices, and travel agencies. Job related opportunities will be discussed. This course will also cover basic airline codes and terminology, reservation ethics and procedures, reservation records, buffer zones for tariff purposes, and travel insurance. Other "hospitality industry" issues will be included.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: None This course is a study of the travel destinations in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, etc. The location of major cities, airports, and air, land, and sea companies serving these areas is presented as well as tourist attractions, historical monuments, works of art, unique land formations, and how tour companies operate in these areas.
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