MT 109 - Pathology for Massage Therapists

BI 121 , BI 121L  or BI 231 , BI 231L ; and WR 115  

WR 115Q  as required 

Corequisite(s):  

BI 122 , BI 122L  or BI 232 , BI 232L  and BI 233 , BI 233L     

Course Description: Provides student with the definitions of syndromes, symptoms, prognostics, treatment concepts and contraindications for massage therapists.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Demonstrate knowledge of the function of the body systems and signs and symptoms of health and non-health in each system of the body in terms of visual, auditory, olfactory, and palpation assessment.
• CLO#2: Describe inflammatory process including stages of soft tissue healing and relevance to massage and bodywork treatment plan.
• CLO#3: Demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiological terms, etiology, signs, symptoms, and complications of common pathologies and physiological processes that occur with injury and disease as they relate to massage and bodywork treatments. 
• CLO#4: Explain when massage is indicated or contraindicated due to physiological and pathological conditions of the client and safe application of modalities that may be used for pathologies. Outline strategies for determining safe treatment options for individuals with pathologies.
• CLO#5: Research current information about physiological and pathological conditions. Prepare a presentation and communicate findings of research on pathologies. (ILO: Communication)