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MAS 212C - Massage Therapy Externship


Credits: 1
45 Clinical Hours

Prerequisites: MAS 111  or BIO 160  or BIO 175  or BIO 241 ; MAS 201  and MAS 211L  
Co-requisites: MAS 220  

Description
This course provides students with practical, hands-on experience in a massage business setting. The student gains experience delivering therapeutic massage to integrate the accumulated knowledge and skills from previous courses and competencies. The externship is supervised on-site by a licensed massage therapist or other appropriate licensed health professional. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Maintain a sanitary, safe and hygienic environment for the delivery of massage therapy.
  2. Communicate effectively with clients to discuss treatment plans and rationale.
  3. Maintain professional boundaries while obtaining informed consent to treat.
  4. Perform only those commonly recognized massage techniques that are legally within the scope of practice and training for massage therapists.
  5. Modify treatment goals based upon client special needs.
  6. Write clear, concise and accurate session notes on each client treated.
Listed Topics
  1. Equipment safety, sanitation and hygiene
  2. Client screening and interview procedures
  3. Professional boundaries and informed consent
  4. Scope of practice for therapeutic massage
  5. Special needs modifications
  6. Legal and clinical documentation
Reference Materials
Current applicable textbooks, versions of software, multimedia and internet access.
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/11/2015


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