MT 100 - Massage I - Basic Swedish

2 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 acceptance into the Massage Therapy Career Pathway Certificate program.

Corequisite(s): MT 100L, and BI 121, BI 121L or BI 231, BI 231L

Course Description: Provides instruction in the history, techniques, treatment procedures, structure of the body parts, and practical application of Swedish massage for each area. Students will learn about massage equipment, sanitation, professional hygiene, and client communication including client history, indications, and contraindications for massage. Objectives and benefits of massage will also be covered.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Recognize techniques, goals, and reactions of Swedish massage. Identify research literacy, pain, endangerments, and contraindications.
CLO#2: Demonstrate knowledge of the history of massage.
CLO#3: Demonstrate effective listening communication skills to establish a rapport and understanding client’s requests. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#4: Identify professional appearance, communications, conduct and work ethic. Understand transference and countertransference. Understand legal requirements and ethical decision making.
CLO#5: Identify and demonstrate safe, effective body mechanics in the use of massage tables based on the size and shape of the client to prevent injury of the therapist while providing treatment.
CLO#6: Identify good hygiene and standard sanitary precautions and practices for infection control for individuals, the massage treatment room environment and equipment.