MT 102 - Massage II

MT 100 , MT 100L  and BI 121 ,  BI 121L  or BI 231 , BI 231L  

Corequisite(s):  

MT 102L  

Course Description: Emphasizes assessment, the philosophical and psychological aspects of massage, and working with special populations.

Course Learning Outcomes:
 

• CLO#1: Explain various massage techniques (Swedish, Myofascial, Deep Tissue, among others) while considering individual treatment goals and client responses.
• CLO#2: Use effective listening and communication skills to build rapport, gather health history and client preferences, explain treatment options, and establish informed consent.
• CLO#3: Utilize an exit interview to determine the efficacy of the treatment and modify future plan if needed.
• CLO#4: Utilize charting to document information about clients’ health history, preferences, and goals. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#5: Apply proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, massage for special populations, and chair massage in appropriate therapeutic settings. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)