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Jan 02, 2025
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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:
- Maintain a sanitary, safe and hygienic environment for the delivery of massage therapy.
- Communicate effectively with clients to discuss treatment plans and rationale.
- Maintain professional boundaries while obtaining informed consent to treat.
- Perform only those commonly recognized massage techniques that are legally within the scope of practice and training for massage therapists.
- Modify treatment goals based upon client special needs.
- Write clear, concise and accurate session notes on each client treated.
Listed Topics
- Equipment safety, sanitation and hygiene
- Client screening and interview procedures
- Professional boundaries and informed consent
- Scope of practice for therapeutic massage
- Special needs modifications
- 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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