MT 109 - Pathology for Massage Therapists

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90) or designated placement, and BI 121, BI 121L or BI 231, BI 231L

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

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Review the function of the body systems and recognize 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: Identify pathophysiological terms, etiology, signs, symptoms, and complications of common pathologies and processes resulting in/from injury and disease as they relate to massage and bodywork.
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)