Therapeutic Massage Training I

Catalog description

PREREQUISITES: APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology and Program Chair Approval COREQUISITES: APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology and Program Chair Approval CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course will explore in detail the history of massage, professional and legal issues of massage, sanitation, professional touch, and massage equipment and products. Coursework will include the anatomy and physiology of the body, by systems, and the effects of massage on each. Disease conditions will be discussed in terms of indications and contraindications for massage. Medical terminology will be introduced and used to prepare SOAP note documentation of massages performed. Students will perform circulatory massage techniques, and learn draping skills for full body relaxation massage. Students also learn chair massage techniques. The importance of self-care and good body mechanics are taught. Additional supervised table hours of practice outside of class are required and will be determined by the instructor.