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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 
Co-requisites: MAS 110  or PTA 101 ; MAS 111  or BIO 160  or BIO 175  or BIO 241 

This course builds upon the techniques and approaches learned in MAS101 and provides students with the unique approach to massage known as seated or chair massage. Students continue to build upon previous skills in assessment and charting by documenting therapeutic outcomes. Benefits and precautions for chair massage are discussed. Students identify and analyze successful business practices and marketing techniques In the laboratory portion of the class, students practice advanced relaxation Swedish system techniques, relevant spa therapies, sports massage and seated massage techniques. To prepare students for possible medical emergencies, this course also provides training and certification in First Aid and Adult & Child CPR. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


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