5 courses with the subject MBW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MBW 110Therapeutic Massage I6
Concentration on Swedish Massage, including safe massage practices; body mechanics; physiological effects of massage; and relevant medical terminology, taught through classes, demonstrations, and lab experience. This course includes three hours of lecture and nine hours of supervised hands-on lab experience per week. Admission to the Massage Therapy program or permission of the Program Advisor required.
Appropriate applications as well as indications and contraindications for various massage techniques to incorporate into wellness massage therapy session will be explored. This course includes two hours of lecture and six hours of supervised hands-on lab experience per week.
A 25-hour supervised clinical practicum and 15 hours of classroom instruction. Emphasis is on gaining clinical experience and developing professional and technical skills within a supervised environment. Topics covered in classroom instruction are applied to the clinical setting and include session preparation, client interview, massage therapy deliver (30, 60, 90 minute sessions), and documentation. Requires First Aid and CPR-AED certification, CORI/SORI clearance, and proof of program immunization/medical requirements.
75-hour supervised clinical practicum and 15 hours of classroom instruction. Emphasis is on progressing clinical skills from previous practicum experience within a supervised environment. Topics covered in classroom instruction are applied to the clinical setting and include session preparation, client interview, setting session goals, massage therapy delivery (30, 60, 90 minute sessions), and documentation. Requires current First Aid and CPR-AED certification, CORI/SORI clearance, and proof of program immunization/medical requirements.
A seminar to deepen the understanding of professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities in Massage Therapy. Topics include communication, conflict resolution, professional boundaries, dual relationships, power differential and empowerment, maintaining a therapeutic space, and business practices, including development of a professional career plan. Admission to Massage Therapy Program or permission of Program Advisor required.
