6 courses with the subject MAS, 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.
MAS 110Western Massage I movement. Knowledge of the integration of the philosophy4
and methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with This course focuses on forming a solid foundation for the knowledge of acupuncture points and meridian channels/ safe and effective practice of western massage methods. pathways will allow students to create a full body session Students will learn how to perform and monitor the effects adaptable to each client. Five hours will be devoted to the study of pathology. (
Western Massage 110, of the basic strokes of Swedish (relaxation-circulatory) 111, 210) massage, contraindications and precautions for their use, and proper body mechanics in their application. Proper hygiene and draping techniques, organization and MAS 121 Eastern Massage II timing of the massage session and communication skills 4 credits will be covered. Students will be introduced to the body This course will focus on Ayurvedic Medical Science, an of knowledge constituting the field of massage therapy ancient science of self-healing and natural preventative including the history and current cultural trends. An health maintenance. Students will learn Indian and Thai introduction to thermal modalities will be included. Fifteen philosophical principles as they relate to the practice of hours will be devoted to the discussion of pathology. Thai Massage. They will learn how to apply the basic Students will be able to perform a basic, fluid, one-hour full principle that all living beings have the five elements of body relaxation-circulatory massage upon completion of nature within them. An introduction to the hands on practice this course. (Co-Requisite BIO109) of Thai Massage and benefits and contraindications for treatment will be explored and practiced (Prerequisite: MAS 120)
This course is a continuation of Western Massage I moving on to broaden and refine the practice of Swedish relaxation massage including passive range of motion facilitation, This course is an amplification of theory and methods therapeutic use of thermal modalities, and development introduced in Western Massage II, continuing on to more of a client-centered treatment plan. Students will learn advanced goal-specific techniques of massage therapy precautions and methods for working with diverse client and somatic education. Students will learn restorative populations such as the frail elderly, pregnant, functionally approaches for working with the loco motor system with challenged, and others with special needs. Students will a focus on the needs of individuals performing intense physical activity such as athletes, dancers, laborers, continue an in depth study of living anatomy including the and those with soft tissue trauma. Special applications use of palpation and postural observation as assessment of massage in athletics for pre and post-performance techniques. In addition students will learn theories, 120 BACK situations will be included. They will continue their refinement of palpatory literacy and observation skills and be introduced to procedures for assessing musculoskeletal health. Students will become familiar with the SOAP method of treatment charting. Ten hours will be devoted to the discussion of pathology. (Prerequisite: MAS 111; Co- Requisite BIO 240)
4 credi This course integrates theories, methods and techniques of massage therapy and somatic education including an introduction to research methods. They will be introduced to advanced methods of massage therapy such as myofascial release and muscle energy techniques. Students will practice self-care massage techniques for the relief of common myofascial pain syndromes caused by trigger points. Students will learn methods of orthopedic assessment including how to assess and treat trigger point activity. They will refine their ability to assess and treat functional impairments within the loco motor system, identify appropriate methods of treatment and develop a treatment plan. Case studies will be presented and discussed in class. Practice issues in the field of massage therapy will be discussed. The business and legal aspects relating to professional practice including the marketing of massage services and preparation for state board and national certification exams will be included. Students will complete a business plan. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to offer their services in a variety of professional and business settings including private practice. Ten hours will be devoted to the discussion of Pathology. (Prerequisite: MAS 210)
Each student shall be required to directly apply massage therapy techniques to another individual, under the on- site supervision of a person licensed in NYS to practice massage therapy. The clinical experience will include table massage at NCCC’s campus massage clinic, massage lab and at a variety of outreach locations. Outreach practice will be primarily non-table massage at local sites such as hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, athletic events, and health fairs. Students will learn the essential elements of record keeping including the use of intake forms, SOAP notes and professional communication. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of MAS 110, 111 and 210, and C grade or better in all core program courses)
