MT 119L - Craniosacral Therapy I Lab

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Acceptance into a Massage Therapy program, or permission of Instructor.

Corequisite(s):

MT 119

Course Description: Introduces craniosacral therapy including palpation of the craniosacral rhythm at the listening stations, diaphragms and cranial structures. Students will learn the 10-point protocol of craniosacral therapy.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Palpate the craniosacral rhythm and assess the range of motion, amplitude and strength of the craniosacral rhythm. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Perform diaphragm and hyoid releases.
CLO#3: Perform a 10-step craniosacral therapy protocol.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Students should wear comfortable clothing and bring two sheets and a pillowcase.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (20) and a standard RCC delivery of (22) lecture-lab hours per term, not to exceed (24) hours per term.