8 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.
MT 3409Allied Modalities
This course is designed as an overview of various allied modalities of massage therapy. The topics covered include health related areas such as sports medicine, clinical pathology, exercise physiology and range of motion. Also covered are the Asian bodyworks such as Shiatsu, Tai Massage, and Chinese Medicine. Other modalities including energy techniques, NMT, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Rolfing, etc. will be reviewed and demonstrated. Additionally, students study first aid, CPR, and HIV/AIDS. (Lect-60/Lab-40)
This course focuses on the overall therapeutic massage experience. Areas of concentration include therapist care and body mechanics, client draping, client positioning, interpersonal communication, palpatory skills, and joint movement. (Lect-40/Lab-60)
This course examines how the human body responds to various sports related activities. There is an emphasis on injuries, pain and sports movement. Students are exposed to pre/post sports massage techniques and routines. Also covered is the scientific application of water for the purpose of therapy and rehabilitation. An overview of current trends in spa therapy, spa operations and the study of paraffin baths, hot stone therapy, and various spa applications will be covered. Students will also learn key points of Sports massage, examining how the human body responds to various sports related activities. There is an emphasis on injuries, pain and sports movement. (Lect-60/Lab- 40)
This course is an overview of human anatomy, structural kinesiology, and their relation to movement. Lecture to familiarize students with basic techniques and/or improving techniques of advanced students in the use of Swedish massage strokes while applying practical applications. (Lect-60/Lab-40)
This course focuses on the most common disease conditions a massage therapist encounters. The etiology, prevention and appropriate massage interventions are examined. (Lect-100) 48
Upon completion of the core program, Massage Therapy students participate in a 180-hour clinical massage experience. The clinical massage provides the student an opportunity to apply principles and practices learned in the program and utilize entry level massage therapy skills in working with patients and clients. Students must successfully complete their clinical massage experience in order to fulfill requirements for graduation. Prerequisite: Completion of MT308- MT313
