Courses Previously Taught

Courses Previously Taught

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  1 Courses Previously Taught CriticalThinking & Problem Solving: 4 credits / 35 Lecture & 10 Lab Students are introduced to critical-thinking; a set of skills and strategies for making reasonable decisions. This course addresses theoretical and practical approaches to understanding human interaction and the solving of problems with emphasis on the enhancement of reasoning and argumentation skills. In a collaborative environment, students will be introduced to the concepts of truth; verification, and knowledge; inductive/deductive reasoning; and common errors in informal reasoning. General Psychology: 4 credits / 35 Lecture & 10 Lab The scientific study of behavior with emphasis on terminology and principles that are fundamental to psychological thinking are surveyed in this course. Topics include: the scientific method, sensation, perception, consciousness, intelligence, learning, memory, personality, motivation, and emotion. Career Success: 4 credits / 35 Lecture & 10 Lab This course is designed to help students become effective and successful learners in a college environment. Students learn to identify and effectively apply learning strategies along with managing their appropriate life responsibilities with school work. They are exposed to current computer technology for locating relevant topical information and generating coursework documents. They are also taught about appropriate professional use of social media inside and outside of the classroom. Medical Terminology 4 Credits / 40 Lecture Hours This course is based on the structures and functions of the human body and related medical terminology of the blood system, lymphatic system, circulatory system, and nervous system. Emphasis is placed on the study of the structure and function of major organs, common diseases and diagnostic testing associated with them. Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals 4 Credits / 40 Clock Hours This course introduces the major body structures and functions through the study of medical terminology. Terminology related to diagnosis and treatment is also presented. Health and Wellness 3 Credits / 20 Lecture, 20 Laboratory Hours This course introduces students to the dimensions of wellness, including the impact of psychological, emotional, and physical health, as well as environmental influences that affect behavior. This course covers the mind-body connection, the relationship between fitness and wellness, and the importance of taking personal responsibility for one’s health.
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  2 Introduction to MassageTherapy 5 Credits / 40 Lecture, 20 Laboratory Hours This course serves as the student’s introduction to the scope and practice of massage therapy as a profession. Students have the opportunity to learn about the history of massage, holistic approaches to wellness, as well as the major modalities, and ethics of Western Massage. Students can gain foundational knowledge in medical terminology as it applies to Massage Therapy. Professional Standards and Ethics 4 Credits / 40 Lecture Hours Students are exposed to standard expectations for professional conduct and standards as they have the opportunity to learn particular techniques and parameters for upholding the professional Code of Ethics for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Business Applications for Massage Career 3 Credits / 20 Lecture, 20 Laboratory Hours Students will have the opportunity to learn business and marketing in the field of massage and bodywork, including business planning, client-practitioner relationships, building a clientele, ethics, research, marketing strategy, goal-setting, motivation and professional legalities. Students will be expected to address the key differences between self-employment and working in a variety of employment situations. Western Foundations 3 Credits / 20 Lecture, 20 Laboratory Hours This course covers the foundations of massage therapy, including the theory, terms, and skills necessary. Students have the opportunity to become comfortable with giving and receiving basic massages and develop touch sensitivity. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of Western massage with proper assessment and application of techniques. Eastern Foundations 3 Credits / 20 Lecture, 20 Laboratory Hours This course is an overview of a variety of bodywork therapies as an adjunct to the massage therapy practice. Students are introduced to principles of energy techniques and Eastern techniques such as Acupressure, Shiatsu, Reiki, Meridians, and Energy work. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about such techniques as hydrotherapy, pain management approaches, and a variety of spa techniques for relaxation and rejuvenation. Sports and Injury Treatment 3 Credits / 20 Lecture, 20 Laboratory Hours Students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of more advanced techniques for health maintenance and to address various soft-tissue conditions. The course will also cover the various techniques for addressing injuries incurred through athletics or other strenuous activity. Emphasis is on sports and injury treatment.
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  3 Clinical and MedicalMassage 3 Credits / 20 Lecture, 20 Laboratory Hours This advanced course is designed to integrate and refine the students’ assessment planning, implementation and integration skills for massage techniques. The course will also address more complex considerations and apply protocols most associated with medical and clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on neuromuscular and myofascial techniques. Clinical Pathology 5 Credits / 40 Lecture, 20 Laboratory Hours This course surveys the abnormal health conditions commonly encountered in massage therapy. Contraindications and precautions are emphasized to help students develop effective therapeutic decisions. Deep Tissue Techniques 3 Credits / 20 Lecture, 20 Laboratory Hours Students advance the foundational knowledge gained in Western Foundations as they develop intermediate skills in massage. Students can gain experience in palpation as they learn deep tissue massage, trigger point theory and applications. Students also gain experience with on-site chair massage. Massage Clinical Review 4 Credits / 40 Lecture Hours This course provides a structured review of massage therapy using a variety of interactive teaching/learning techniques. Students have the opportunity to synthesize and apply their knowledge and prepare for certification examination. Massage Therapy Clinic 5 Credits / 120 Hours / Practical & review This final course helped students integrate all intellectual and hands on knowledge in order to perform an appropriate 60 or 90 min massage with the necessary SOAP notes and documentation. All aspects of professional service were covered and experienced in the Massage Therapy Clinic in order to better help prepare students for the real world experience of private practice and / or professional Spa work including: laundry services / storage. SOAP Notes and Intake forms, thank you cards, preventative professional dialogue, scheduling / rescheduling, telephone etiquette, and transition times.