MAS 220 - Massage Therapy Seminar

 
Description
This course serves as a comprehensive review and transition for students preparing to become Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs). Students consolidate their academic knowledge in key areas, including massage and bodywork assessment, business and professionalism, benefits and effects of massage, contraindications and precautions, anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and pathology as they prepare for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx). The course also covers essential professional topics such as Pennsylvania legal requirements, professional ethics and business practices in massage therapy. In addition, students explore professional associations, research and continuing education opportunities to support ongoing professional development. Practice licensure examinations are completed, and students prepare their applications for the required state licensure examination. Students are required to purchase the “MBLEx Check” practice exam through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) at their expense. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Integrate key concepts related to massage therapy assessment, contraindications, anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, professional ethics, business practices and client communication and other topics to effectively prepare for the MBLEx.
2. Demonstrate effective professional communication skills necessary for building therapeutic relationships and conducting client assessments.
3. Complete practice MBLEx licensure exams.
4. Develop strategies for success on the MBLEx.
5. Describe the steps and requirements for applying to the MBLEx exam.
6. Explore the formal application process for the Pennsylvania Massage Therapist license, including knowledge of legal requirements and ethical standards.
7. Evaluate resources for continuing education and professional associations that support lifelong learning as an LMT.

1. Strategies for effective study and preparation for the MBLEx
2. Overview of state licensing exams and the application process
3. Pennsylvania massage therapy license law and ethical practices
4. Consolidation of knowledge in massage and bodywork assessment, contraindications and precautions
5. Anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology relevant to massage therapy practice
6. Pathology as it relates to massage therapy
7. Professional communication and therapeutic boundaries in client interactions
8. Client assessment, reassessment and treatment planning
9. Benefits and physiological effects of techniques that manipulate soft tissue
10. Techniques used in massage and bodywork practice
11. Equipment and tools used in massage and bodywork practice
12. Guidelines for professional practice (business practices, roles, boundaries)
13. Overview of professional ethics and communication within therapeutic relationships
14. Professional communication skills and maintaining therapeutic boundaries in client interactions
15. Resources for continuing education and professional associations for lifelong learning as an LMT

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