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May 09, 2025
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MAS 201 - Massage Therapy Principles/Procedures 3
Credits: 5
3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 103 or BIO 115 or BIO 161 ; MAS 110 or PTA 101
Co-requisites: MAS 102; MAS 111 or BIO 160 or BIO 241
Description
This course provides students with the theory and practical application of deep tissue and clinical massage. Students integrate a variety of techniques including trigger point therapy and myofascial release while exploring the connection between massage therapy and other disciplines such as psychology, chiropractic and physical therapy. Students explore the physiologic effects of hydrotherapy treatments and perform therapeutic applications of water, heat, cold and other topical preparations. Students continue to develop communication skills to better understand client goals and enhance treatment outcomes. Students compare different business entities and examine accounting practices relevant to operating a massage therapy business, ultimately culminating in the development of a comprehensive business plan outline.
Laboratory sessions focus on the application of deep tissue massage and various corrective modalities designed to effectively treat myofascial pain and kinetic chain dysfunction. Additionally, students perform various forms of sports massage. 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:
- Perform visual, palpatory, movement and kinetic chain assessments to determine soft tissue restrictions.
- Demonstrate the application of thumbs, hands, arms, elbows and forearms in a biomechanically correct manner during massage.
- Perform an integrated deep tissue massage using myofascial techniques.
- Implement safe and effective techniques to locate and release trigger points.
- Articulate the precautions and contraindications for hydrotherapy.
- Deliver safe hydrotherapy within a designated time frame.
- Integrate topical agents into a massage session.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical communication with clients.
- Demonstrate a variety of safe and effective stretching techniques.
- Perform pre- and post-event massage.
- Develop a treatment plan appropriate to the needs of a client experiencing myofascial pain.
- Develop a comprehensive business plan outline for a massage therapy practice that includes legal requirements, startup costs, optimal location, ongoing expenses, targeted marketing strategies, advertising methods and demographics of the desired clientele.
Listed Topics
- Deep tissue massage
- Myofascial release, direct and indirect techniques
- Trigger Point therapy
- Sports massage
- Stretching techniques
- Transverse friction
- Hydrotherapy and topical agents
- Cryotherapy and thermotherapy
- Safety and hygiene practices
- Kinetic chain
- Posture and other visual/palpatory/movement assessments
- Business entities
- Business accounting and bookkeeping relevant to massage
- Taxes and tax forms
- Employment and self-employment contracts and agreements
- Professional insurance
- Professional and ethical communication
- Legal and ethical responsibilities of the massage therapist
- Medical reimbursement
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: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 09/30/2024
Last Reviewed: 09/30/2024
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