7 courses with the subject MTTE, 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.
MTTE 1101RELAXATION MASSAGE1
Students learn techniques for a full-body massage, including palpation skills. Best practices are introduced in proper body mechanics, therapist self care, session management, contraindications and draping methods. Students are introduced to principles of documentation for the health care setting. In addition to classroom
This course provides advanced rehabilitative theory and technical skills to work with clients experiencing myofascial pain symptoms of the upper body. Techniques will focus on Trigger Point Therapy and Cross Fiber Friction, with emphasis on developing a basic treatment protocol. Students will expand their anatomical knowle
This course provides advanced rehabilitative theory and technical skills to work with clients experiencing myofascial pain symptoms of the lower body. Techniques continue to focus on Trigger Point Therapy and Cross Fiber Friction, with emphasis on refining the treatment protocol and palpation skills for assessment of chang
Hydrotherapy is the therapeutic use of water in any of its forms, for the treatment of illness and/or pain relief. This course will focus on the physiological effects of heat and cold on the body and address various methods of hydrotherapy that can be used within a massage therapy session. The practical application of hot and cold therapies are included.
This course integrates the theories, principles, and techniques learned across the curriculum, from both a population and a condition perspective. The focus of the class is the critical thinking skills needed to design an individualized treatment plan to meet a client’s specific needs. Students learn and discuss the unique considerations for treating special populations, including older adults, persons with disabilities, terminal illnesses, infants and women in pregnancy. Special conditions are discussed with emphasis on considerations such as indications, contraindications, techniques, and adaptations. Topics of medications and research are also included.