Northern Wyoming Community College District · Courses
MASS
7 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 1500Massage Therapy Techniques I5
This course is the first of a two-semester hands-on technique series that provides the foundation skills for Massage Therapy (MT). Students will learn a brief history of MT across multiple cultures. The course covers the foundations of Swedish massage with an emphasis on technique and development of palpation skills. Anatomy for bodyworkers, time management, routine sequencing, and chair massage techniques are also taught.
Students must be in the Massage Therapy cohort to enroll in this class. A background check must be completed in order to enroll in any hands-on Massage Therapy courses. Minimum Credits: 5 Grading: Letter
MASS 1510Massage Therapy Techniques II5
This course, the second of a two-semester hands-on technique series, offers comprehensive coverage of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT). In addition to systematic client assessments, NMT technique, protocols, and sequencing for all parts of the body, the course will cover breathing dynamics, postural assessment, sports massage techniques, and integration of supplemental modalities in a client-centered Massage Therapy setting.
MASS 1500 Massage Therapy Techniques I and students must be in the Massage Therapy cohort to enroll in this class. Minimum Credits: 5 Grading: Letter
MASS 1520Communication, Ethics and Business Application3
This course focuses on theory and standards important to the practice of massage therapy. Students will understand the impact of ethical decision-making on the profession and legal issues that can arise from unprofessional behavior, including written and verbal communication, social media behavior, and client-relationships. In addition, the course will introduce students to the important aspects of marketing to increase client acquisition and retention. The course will provide students with knowledge of business concepts and applications, including types of business entities, tax responsibilities, and financial decision-making.
Students must be in the Massage Therapy cohort to enroll in this class. Minimum Credits: 3 Grading: Letter
MASS 1600Adaptive Massage Modalities2
This course is designed to introduce students to adaptive massage considerations in various client settings. Covered populations may include cancer massage, hospice/palliative care, geriatric massage, massage for clients with physical disabilities and mental health needs. Students will learn to develop treatment protocols that adapt to the unique needs of their clients.
Complete MASS 1500 Massage Therapy Techniques I. Students must be in the Massage Therapy cohort to enroll in this class.
Corequisite
MASS 1510 Massage Therapy Techniques II. Minimum Credits: 2 Grading: Letter
MASS 1700Kinesiology for Massage Therapists3
This course will introduce the student to the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. Students will begin the course with a detailed experience navigating the body identifying bones, bony landmarks, and “trails” as described by the textbook materials. The course will then focus on muscle origin, insertion, and action of the entire body. Focus is given to learning and palpating muscles while identifying muscle attachments, action as prime, synergist, and antagonist movers.
MASS 1500 Massage Therapy Techniques I. Students must be in the Massage Therapy cohort to enroll in this class.
Corequisite
MASS 1510 Massage Therapy Techniques II Minimum Credits: 4 Grading: Letter
MASS 2500Pathology for Massage Therapists3
This course is a study of pathological changes occurring in the human body’s cells, tissues, and organs that cause or are caused by disease mechanisms. Massage Therapy (MT) students receive a foundation in the disease processes, identification of signs and symptoms of diseases, as well as medical terminology commonly seen in the field. The course also covers massage therapy considerations; indications and contraindications for treatment and proper protocol for client education and diagnosis referrals.
