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2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog Archived

MTH 120 - Introduction to Massage


Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
A comprehensive introduction to therapeutic massage including history, theories, benefits, contraindications, ethical considerations, and S.C. Law for licensure. Swedish techniques are introduced.

Course Topics:

  • History and legal considerations of professional touch
  • Ethical and professional considerations
  • Effect, benefits, indications and contraindications of massage
  • Safe and sanitary practice of massage and hydrotherapy
  • Effective assessment and consultation for massage

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Distinguish the legal considerations of professional touch.
  2. Identify individuals throughout the history who have influenced massage therapy today.
  3. Recognize the effects, benefits, indications and contraindications of massage.
  4. Cite components of the safe and sanitary practice of massage and hydrotherapy.
  5. Identify the components of effective consultation and assessment for massage.
  6. Prepare the environment and client for administering a full body Swedish massage.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021