Total Credits 38
- Subject
- MT
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2021-2022
- Source
- trocaire.edu
17 courses with the subject MT, 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.
Total Credits 38
Theory and Application I 3
This course is an introduction to Asian massage, specifically 5-Element Theory and the philosophy of Shiatsu. The course will provide demonstration and practice. Students will learn to perform a complete Kata (full body Shiatsu session) with a focus on wellness.
First Year – Spring Semester Weeks 6 – 10
This course provides a comprehensive study of muscle terminology and gross anatomy and physiology of the 91 appendicular musculature. The student is introduced to kinesiology.
Theory and Application II (3) This course provides demonstration and practice in advanced treatment techniques and knowledge including, but not limited to, medical massage techniques, patient assessment, treatment planning and documentation, inter-professional communication and hydrotherapy application. Additional topics such as adaptation of treatment sessions for special populations and recognizing characteristics of abused and neglected patients are also explored.
This course presents a continuation of Eastern Massage Therapy I, including Yin and Yang Meridians as well as finger-pressure massage. The course provides demonstration and practice of these techniques as well as charting and intake skills. The course will be offered as a hands-on massage therapy elective.
This course provides an in-depth study of professional ethics and business practices. Also included in this course are topics such as New York State law and regulations, business planning and marketing, professionalism, and career longevity.
This course provides an overview of procedures for treating complicating pathological conditions, working with other healthcare providers, and developing massage therapy treatment plans. This course also explores additional related topics such as medical terminology, the role of the inflammatory process, and physiological effects of common medications. Prerequisites BIO130/BIO130L, BIO131/BIO131L, MT104 and MT204
Therapy (3) This course will present the basics of sports and rehabilitative massage. Myofascial and trigger point therapy work will be explored through demonstration and practice. The course will be offered as a hands-on massage therapy elective. Prerequisites MT204
This course offers a fundamental introduction to Nuad Bo-Rarn, the traditional massage of Thailand, levels I and II. Thai massage incorporates facilitated stretching similar to assisted yoga. Students completing levels I and II will be able to perform a full body Thai massage including front, back, side and seated position. The course will be offered as a hands-on massage therapy elective.
This course will provide an opportunity to learn massage techniques and explore considerations specifically related to pregnancy. Additional aspects such as anatomy and physiology, cautions/ contraindications, emotional aspects of pregnancy, postpartum massage and marketing are also covered. The course will be offered as a hands-on massage therapy elective.
This course will provide students with a working knowledge of the basics of reflexology, a hands-on body work technique designed to promote health and wellness. The history, development, and application of this approach will be studied, as well as the specific treatment techniques. Students will be able to provide a relaxing therapeutic treatment upon completion of the course. The course will be offered as a hands-on massage therapy elective.
The first clinical practicum experience, only offered to third semester students, provides the opportunity to practice massage therapy in a clinical setting under the supervision of a clinical instructor. The clinic is open to the public and provides hands-on practice in an environment similar to the workplace Prerequisites MT104, MT110, MT111, MT204 Prerequisite or Concurrent: BIO243 and MT106
The second clinical practicum experience, only offered to fourth semester students, continues practice opportunities for massage therapy in the student clinic and/or offsite locations under the supervision of a clinical instructor. The student clinic is open to the public and provides hands-on practice in an environment similar to the workplace. Offsite externships include opportunities to practice in a variety of environments such as, but not limited to, palliative care, oncology, wellness, medical, spa, and chiropractic. Prerequisites MT106, BIO243 and MT230 Prerequisite or Concurrent: MT211 and MT212
During the first clinical practicum experience, students practice massage therapy in a clinical setting under the supervision of a clinical instructor. The student clinic is open to the public and provides hands-on practice in an environment similar to the workplace. Prerequisites BIO130/130l, BIO131/131L, MT104 Prerequisite or Concurrent: MT204 and MT211
During the second clinical practicum experience, students continue supervised practice of massage therapy in an on-campus and/or offsite externship location. The on-campus clinic is open to the public and provides hands-on practice in an environment similar to the workplace, while the clinical externships explore various massage therapy specialties such as, but not limited to, palliative care, oncology, wellness, medical, spa, and chiropractic Prerequisite or Concurrent: MT106, MT110, MT111, and MT212
Source: Trocaire College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61