Therapeutic Massage 2
Credits: 3
Course Number: 30-537-102
Course Description
30-537-102 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 2 ...Students will develop skills in assessment, record keeping, and documentation necessary to provide therapeutic massage. Students will expand their knowledge of massage techniques to include myofascial and deep tissue. Students will begin their clinical experience on assigned dates. Students must hold a current American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR card. (Prerequisite: 30-537-101, Therapeutic Massage 1, 10-537-120 Musculoskeletal Anatomy For The Massage Therapist)
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Explore the therapeutic nature of massage
- Develop process for a massage session
- Demonstrate myofascial techniques
- Explore the stages of healing
- Demonstrate neuromuscular approaches
- Develop assessment skills
- Build upon full body techniques
- Conduct complete massage sessions during formal clinic
- Explore massage as an employee via a clinic