Course includes: Definition of health, exploration of mind-body-spirit connection in health, various therapeutic modalities, identification of strengths and limitations of alternative therapies. Also includes development of ability to critically review written material in the alternative therapy field. Three lecture.
Introduces historical and fundamental knowledge and skills, including ethics and legal responsibilities, study of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the muscles, development of basic palpation and draping skills. Student will need CPR card. Three lecture, three lab.
Continues study of structure and function of the human body systems, mastery of the eight fundamental massage techniques for special populations, also includes the principles and application of ethical business practices for massage therapists. Prerequisite: TMP 103. Three lecture, three lab.
Massage manipulation skills: basic massage and complementary manipulation techniques; review of body systems and body mechanics. Corequisite: TMP 103. Three lecture, three lab.
Assesses health condition, development of client records, and recognition of common health conditions and effects of aging. Use of standard precautions and safety measures to prevent disease transmission in massage practice. Prerequisites: TMP 103, 203. Three lecture, three lab.
Refines and integrates technical massage skills. Emphasis on student development as a massage therapist within the legal/ethical framework of the profession. Corequisite: TMP 104. One lecture, 6 lab.
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