MT 105L - Massage Therapeutics: Hydrotherapy and Oncology Massage Lab

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): MT 100, MT 100L

Corequisite(s): MT 105

Course Description: Covers hydrotherapy modalities and education for oncology massage therapy and treatment for elders.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Communicate the contraindications and benefits prior to safely applying hot and cold hydrotherapy applications using various techniques on one another. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Explain self-care activities to the client including purpose and benefit, instructions for self-care activity, and addressing client’s questions and concerns.
CLO#3: Demonstrate safe and appropriate sanitation, draping methods, and personal hygiene in the performance of massage and bodywork treatment including the use of universal precaution.
CLO#4: Orally acquire client medical history, physically assess client tissue, and evaluate the information according to the indications and contraindications associated with different pathologies.
CLO#5: Determine appropriate treatment based on intake and consultation, assess client’s reactions during treatment and adjust treatment accordingly. Assess post treatment reactions and give post treatment instructions.
CLO#6: Communicate with clients and safely apply massage techniques used for oncology massage and the elderly. State considerations, complications, and massage therapy contraindications for safely applying techniques with modifications.