MT 103 - Massage III-Swedish

• CLO#1: Demonstrate appropriate written communication summarizing health history, assessments, massage and bodywork treatment, goals, self-care, future sessions planned and referrals. Obtain signed legal written informed consent prior to massage treatment and maintain the written records.
• CLO#2: Demonstrate the ability to acquire and interpret client’s medical history and conduct a physical evaluation of client including; posture, symmetry, compensatory movement patterns, range of motion and palpation assessment.
• CLO#3: Demonstrate effective verbal communication to develop a rapport, interpret and explain assessment findings and techniques to be utilized, areas to be addressed, intended outcomes, risks and benefits.
• CLO#4: Decide treatment protocol for short- and long-term goals and modify treatment plan during subsequent session based on changes in client’s health and desired outcomes.
• CLO#5: Identify and recognize goals and perform a variety of techniques to meet the client’s needs utilizing Swedish massage, massage tools, reflexology, deep tissue, myofascial release proprioceptive neuromuscular techniques/muscle energy techniques, trigger point therapy and stretching. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#6: Apply techniques directly along the muscles and fascial lines without causing excessive discomfort to address specific issues and monitoring verbal and nonverbal communication while using caution in endangerment areas.
• CLO#7: Apply current information and research to determine safe massage and bodywork treatment options for pathologies commonly encountered in the practice of massage and bodywork. Identify pain patterns, pain pathways and relevant pain control practices as they relate to application of massage/bodywork.
• CLO#8: Identify the components of a wellness plan and psychological defense mechanisms.