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Subject
Course Number
Title/Description
Subject: ALTH
Course Number: 1054
Introduction to Eastern Healing This course covers the history and philosophical approaches of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda. As we explore the most widespread systems of cultural holistic wellness in the world, we examine their impact on the western wellness industry, and present concepts through a lens of cultural responsiveness for an allied health professional. This course will expose students to an additional cultural wellness system. (Prerequisites: College-level reading) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: MTP
Course Number: 1026
Basic Therapeutic Massage This course covers the skills and techniques required to provide basic therapeutic massage, also known as general relaxation massage. Proper body and hand mechanics, draping procedures, hygiene, and equipment set up and care are included along with the history, basic techniques, and benefits of massage. Both the principles and five classic strokes of Swedish Massage are used as an introduction to massage technique. Students learn to create their own massage sequences for each client with respect to focus areas, bolstering modifications, and options for various states of dress on the part of the client. (Prerequisites: Acceptance into Massage Therapist program, or instructor approval; College-level reading) (2 hrs lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: MTP
Course Number: 1028
Massage Therapy Clinical Preparation This course provides students with the hands-on skills required to participate in Massage Therapy Student Clinic. Professional best practices and procedures are taught, including charting, professional communication, culturally sensitive professional practices, trauma informed care, creation of treatment plans, and intake and exit interviews. Students will complete Simulation Lab sessions seeing clients from the public in the student clinic as a massage therapist, with opportunities to participate in outreach activities, as well as learning skills needed to serve as clinical assistant. (Prerequisites: MTP 1026 (concurrent); College-level reading) (1 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: MTP
Course Number: 1030
Massage Therapy Anatomy I, Physiology, and Kinesiology This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the human organ systems as they apply to massage therapy. All organ systems are covered with special emphasis on the muscular, skeletal, lymphatic and integumentary systems. This course also covers the basic structure and function of the joints, muscles, nerves and other connective tissues that cause movement and control posture in the human body as they apply to massage therapy. The interactions of the muscle/bone connections and the levering forces needed to produce movement are taught. This course prepares students for occupational exams. (Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Massage Therapist program, or instructor permission) (4 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: MTP
Course Number: 1044
Massage Therapy Anatomy II This course covers the human musculoskeletal system, to deepen anatomical knowledge needed for mastery of advanced therapeutic massage techniques. All bones in the body and bony landmarks palpable during massage therapy are covered. Skeletal muscles palpable during massage therapy are covered with action, origin and insertion. The basic single plane movements at each joint in the body are taught. (Prerequisites: MTP 1030, College-level reading) (3 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: MTP
Course Number: 1045
Advanced Therapeutic Massage The theory, techniques, and applications of advanced therapeutic massage are taught including anatomically specific work on the muscles and fascia in each area of the body. Techniques taught include Trigger Point Therapy, cross fiber friction, and myofascial lengthening. Expanded and more detailed interview and assessment techniques are learned and practiced, including using orthopedic metrics to assess postural distortion. Development of treatment plans are taught, and how and when to make a referral. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of first semester courses, or instructor approval; College-level reading) (2 hr lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: MTP
Course Number: 1053
Massage Therapy Student Clinic This class entails seeing clients from the public in the student clinic as a massage therapist, participating in outreach activities, as well as completing shifts as a clinical assistant in support of the smooth functioning of our clinic. Professional behavior, adherence to clinical procedure, and the creation and execution of massage therapy treatment plans are included as grade items. (Prerequisites: MTP 1026 and MTP 1037; College-level reading) (0 hr lec/4 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: MTP
Course Number: 1054
Eastern Healing and Modality Overview This course covers the history and philosophical approach of the Eastern healing models that impact the massage profession. Systems covered include traditional Chinese medicine as relates to bodywork, Ayurvedic traditions and their influence on the western wellness industry, and the basic principles of Thai massage. Prerequisites: Successful completion of first semester, or instructor approval; College-level reading) (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: MTP
Course Number: 1060
Successful Career Development for Massage Practitioners This course covers the principles of massage therapy as a business. Topics include strategic business planning, time management, barriers to success, and marketing, including client retention. Development of a business plan and marketing material, such as a logo, are included. Ethics relating to running a business, keeping records, professional referrals, and common non-compete practices are discussed. The statistics of small business success are taught. Differences between contract working, being an employee, and business ownership are covered. The student produces a comprehensive business plan. Public speaking is studied and practiced in class. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of first semester courses, or instructor approval; College-level reading) (3 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
