Massage Therapy (MSSG)

This course is a study of the use of accepted hydrotherapy and holistic healthcare modalities of external application of temperature for its reflexive effect. Prerequisites or

The study of safety and sanitation practices including universal precautions. The importance of proper body mechanics, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, maintaining the massage environment, and the advantage of therapeutic relationships is also included. Prerequisites or

This course is a study of physical and financial office practices and marketing. It includes ethical practices for massage therapists as established by law or regulatory agency. It meets the minimum 45 contact hours requirement of licensure.

This course is an introduction to the theory and the application of skills necessary to perform basic massage skills. Prerequisites or

This course offers an in-depth coverage of the structure and function of the human body. It includes cell structure and function, tissues, body organization, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous, and endocrine systems, and emphasizes homeostasis/wellness care. Meets the minimum 75-contact-hour requirement for Anatomy and Physiology for licensure. Prerequisites or

This is a work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer.

This is a work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College and the employer.

This course is a continuation of Massage Therapy Fundamentals I, emphasizing specialized techniques and assessment of client needs to identify a specific plan of care. It completes the requirements for Massage Techniques for Licensure.

This course focuses on applied study of human kinesiology. Muscle movements and dysfunctions will be discussed and palpated. It includes theory and practice of functional muscle testing. Prerequisites or

This course covers general discussion of pathologies as they relate to massage therapy. Includes universal precautions and their management in professional practice. It also covers etiology, signs, symptoms, and the physiological and psychological reactions to disease and injury. Prerequisites or

This course focuses on applied study of human kinesiology. Muscle movements and dysfunctions will be discussed and palpated. It includes theory and practice of functional muscle testing.