MAS 102 - Massage Therapy Principles/Procedures 2
Credits: 5
3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 103 or BIO 115 or BIO 161 ; MAS 101 ; MAS 110 or PTA 101
Co-requisites: MAS 111 or BIO 160 or BIO 241 ; MAS 201
Description
This course builds upon the techniques and approaches learned in MAS-101 and provides students with the unique approach to massage known as seated or chair massage. Students further develop their skills in assessment and charting by documenting therapeutic outcomes. Benefits and precautions for chair massage and spa modalities are discussed. Students identify and analyze successful business practices and marketing techniques.
In the laboratory portion of the course, students practice advanced Swedish relaxation massage teachniques, relevant spa therapies and seated massage methods. Students are required to volunteer outside of scheduled class time. 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:
- Demonstrate safety, sanitation and hygiene precautions for clients of chair and table massage.
- Describe contraindications to massage for a variety of modality interventions.
- Perform a professional therapeutic chair massage for a variety of durations
- Apply advanced Swedish massage techniques in a therapeutic massage.
- Create a therapeutic blend of essential oils for use in a massage session.
- Integrate related spa modalities safely into a therapeutic massage session.
- Document sessions utilizing medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Develop personalized business and marketing strategies.
- Design a professional website, business card and brochure.
Listed Topics
- Advanced Swedish massage techniques
- Chair massage
- Hot stone massage
- Aromatherapy and essential oils
- Spa therapies and topics
- Professional session documentation
- Legal and ethical responsibilities of the massage therapist
- Professional and ethical communication
- Safety and hygiene practices
- Massage business building practices
- Marketing strategies common to massage
- Business cards, brochures, websites
- Target market and pain points
- Alternative income opportunities
Reference Materials
Textbooks and materials as deemed appropriate by instructor
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competency
- Information Literacy
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 09/30/2024
Last Reviewed: 09/30/2024
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