Massage Therapy (MSG)

Provides extensive knowledge of the skeletal system and major joint articulations and an introduction to the muscular system of the human body from beginning terminology through the study of muscle tissue and neuromuscular fundamentals. Pre-requisite Or Co-requisite: MSG 125. Lecture: 4 credits (60 contact hours).

Details muscular interactions at major joint articulations including biomechanical concepts and muscles, joints, and innervations of the upper and lower extremities. Pre-requisite Or Lecture: 4 credits (60 contact hours).

Introduces the skeletal system and major joint articulations. Integrates the skeletal system with the muscular system, beginning with basic terminology and advancing to the fundamental connection with muscle and neuromuscular tissue. Lecture/Lab: 4.0 credits (90 contact hours).

Details muscular interactions at major joint articulations including biomechanical concepts. Expands students' abilities to locate and affect muscles, joints, and innervations of the upper and lower extremities. 0 credits (90 contact hours).

Introduces theory and technique of Swedish massage, including the history and benefits of massage, scope of practice, and performance of a one-hour full body systemic Swedish massage. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact hours). Lab: 2.0 credits (60 contact hours).

Discusses the history and benefits of massage therapy. Applies the knowledge of environmental considerations and equipment necessary to provide treatment, hygiene and safety, and legal requirements of therapeutic massage. Acquire fundamental skills of positioning and draping, self-care, and proper body mechanics. Introduces the theory and technique of relaxation massage and seated massage routine (chair massage). Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).

Applies the knowledge of environmental considerations and equipment necessary to provide treatment, hygiene and safety, and legal requirements of therapeutic massage. Demonstrates hands-on training by mastering the fundamental skills of positioning and draping while demonstrating self-care and proper body mechanics. Performs techniques of relaxation massage and performs the seated massage routine (chair massage). Laboratory: 2 credits (90 contact hours).

Provides extensive knowledge of the skeletal system and major joint articulations and an introduction to the muscular system of the human body from beginning terminology through the study of muscle tissue and neuromuscular fundamentals. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact); Lab: 2.0 credits (60 contact).

Provides extensive knowledge on assessment techniques, medical terminology, record keeping, and documentation necessary to provide wellness and healthcare massage. Expands knowledge of massage techniques to include myofascial and deep tissue. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).

Applies the knowledge of environmental considerations and equipment necessary to provide treatment, hygiene and safety, and legal requirements of therapeutic massage. Provides hands-on training by mastering the fundamental skills of positioning and draping while demonstrating self-care and proper body mechanics. Preforms techniques of relaxation massage and performs the seated massage routine (chair massage). Laboratory: 2 credits (90 contact hours).

Prepares the student in the knowledge and skills of advanced massage techniques and integrating them in a medical atmosphere. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2.0 credits (60 contact hours).

Prepares students to integrate their massage practice into a clinical setting of rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions and injuries. Includes patient assessment, advanced orthopedics, and rehabilitative and preventative massage techniques. Lecture: 1.0 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2.0 credits (60 contact hours).

Applies principles and techniques by providing students with experience through a student massage clinic. Lab: 2.0 credits (90 contacts hours).

Prepares students to recognize and know common pathologies that they may encounter as a massage therapist. Covers pathologies directly linked to the biological systems of the body. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Prepares the student to integrate the knowledge and skills of advanced massage techniques into a clinical setting. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (105 contact hours).

Prepares students to integrate their massage practice into a clinical setting, including the rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions and injuries. Expands the students' involvement in patient assessment, advanced orthopedics, and the use of rehabilitative and preventative massage techniques. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (105 contact hours).

Enhances the student's experiences in the operation of a Massage Therapy business by their active participation in all aspects of a student-run business, including marketing, managing schedules and resources, and performing Massage services. Lecture/Lab: 3.0 credits (135 contact hours).

This course addresses various massage therapy topics, issues, and trends. It also allows students to practice techniques already acquired, and to demonstrate mastery of new ones covered in the topics portion. Topics may vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructors: course may be repeated with different topics to a maximum of six credit hours. Practicum: 1-6 credits (60-360 contact hours).