Medical Massage Techniques I with Lab ((3 credit hours))

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Discusses the history and benefits of massage therapy. Applies the knowledge of environmental considerations and equipment necessary to provide treatment, hygiene and safety, and legal requirements of therapeutic massage. Provides students with beginning hands-on training by mastering the fundamental skills of positioning and draping while demonstrating self-care and proper body mechanics. Analysis of the theory and technique of relaxation massage and seated massage routine (chair massage) will be covered. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Lab: 2 credits (60 contact hours).