MT 105 - Massage Therapeutics: Hydrotherapy and Oncology Massage

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): MT 100, MT 100L

Corequisite(s): MT 105L

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: Identify and describe thermal and physical properties of water (buoyancy, resistance, pressure, steam, and evaporation). (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Analyze the appropriate application of hydrotherapy techniques for pain control, injury rehabilitation and relaxation for differing areas of the body.
CLO#3: Discuss known causes of cancer and how cancer develops in the body.
CLO#4: Identify physical and psychological benefits of oncology massage and massage for elderly or terminally ill patients.