9 courses with the subject MASS, 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.
MASS 1400Introduction to Therapeutic Massage4
This course will enable the student to track the history and development of massage therapy, understand the scope of practice, body mechanics for the practitioner, contraindications for therapy and professional ethics for practitioners. Students will review massage-specific anatomy and physiology with emphasis on muscle identification, actions, and insertions on the skeleton. Students will be introduced to basic massage techniques through demonstration and practice. Students will practice correct table set-up and sanitation. Must earn a grade of “C” or better to proceed. 4C/2/2/0
Students will refine previously learned techniques from the MASS 1400 course. Advanced techniques in chair massage, hydrotherapy, stone therapy, lymphatic drainage massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, pregnancy massage and body wraps will be introduced. Students will learn to integrate various spa techniques in a single massage session. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course. 2C/0/2/0
Students will refine previously learned techniques in Swedish massage and deep-tissue massage by demonstrating mastery of massage therapy contraindications, body mechanics, muscle actions, and insertions. Students will learn stretches for both client and self-care. Advanced techniques in chair massage, reflexology, myofascial release, lymph drainage and neuromuscular therapy will be introduced. Must earn a grade of “C” or better in this course. 4C/2/2/0
Students will refine previously learned techniques. Students will investigate treatment protocols utilizing scientifically proven, outcome-based techniques including Neuromuscular Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Travel Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitated Stretching, Active Isolative Stretching and Positional Release Technique. Students will learn to perform thorough patient assessments utilizing medical histories and objective findings through palpation, functional muscle testing, range of motion testing, postural examination and gait examination. Students will learn to create a care-plan based on evaluations; create treatment plans using carefully selected techniques for the given pathology; and learn to recommend exercises to the patient. Students will learn to give supplementary care as prescribed by a licensed Physician, Chiropractor or Physical Therapist for pathologies including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, diabetes, AIDS, cancer, burns, post-surgical scarring, chronic pain and fibromyalgia. 5C/2/3/0
Certificate in Massage Therapy or equivalent as evaluated by faculty
MASS 1480Massage Therapy Practicum4
This course meets the requirement of the performance and documentation of the minimum 50 full-body sessions. Students will demonstrate and apply all previously learned techniques including use of client intake information, knowledge of massage therapy contraindications and skills in charting for each client. Must earn a “C” or better in this course. 4C/0/0/4
MASS 1400 and MASS 1422 with a grade of “C” or better
MASS 1481Massage Therapy Clinic 12
Students will apply entry level massage therapy techniques to public clientele utilizing client intake information, knowledge of massage therapy contraindications, appropriate draping, proficient body mechanics, appropriate basic techniques and charting for each session. 2C/0/2/0
Students will apply advanced level massage therapy techniques to public clientele utilizing client intake information, knowledge of massage therapy contraindications, appropriate draping, proficient body mechanics, appropriate advanced techniques including the use of IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) and advanced charting for each session. 2C/0/2/0
MASS 1481 with a grade of “C” or better or instructor permission.
Corequisite
MASS 1423
MASS 1490Clinical Massage Internship5
Students will refine all previously learned techniques and put them into practice. Students are placed in a traditional clinical setting at Chiropractic offices, Medical Sport Institutes and Physical Therapy clinics for half of the internship. For the second half, students may choose to focus on an area of choice such as oncology, pre and post natal, geriatric, AIDS, infant massage, or orthopedic settings. Must earn a grade of “C” or better to proceed. 5C/0/0/5
MASS 1423 with a grade of “C” or better, instructor approval or completion of entire clinical massage curriculum and professional membership with ABMP including liability insurance. Students must have current CPR certificate and liability insurance on file at Saint Paul College before starting internship.
MASS 1900Pathology for Massage Therapy3
This course is designed to teach the study of deviations from normal anatomy and physiology. Students will review normal anatomy and physiology of each major body system and then move on to explore common pathologies related to that system. Students will examine injury and disease related conditions most likely to be encountered in a massage therapy practice. Special attention is given to signs and symptoms, indications and contraindications of manual treatment methods, as well as instruction related to skin, neuromuscular and soft tissue conditions. Basic exploration of pharmacology with an emphasis on indications and contraindications for massage therapy will occur. 3C/1/2/0
