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MTH 126 - Pathology for Massage Therapy

Class: 2 Credits: 2
This course covers basic pathology for the massage therapy student. The course includes signs and symptoms of diseases with emphasis on recognition and identification, as prescribed in massage therapy.
Prerequisite(s): Take MTH 120  and MTH 121 . Must be completed prior to taking this course. 
Course Topics:
  • Integumentary System Conditions
  • Muscoloskeletal System Conditions
  • Nervous System Conditions
  • Circulatory System Conditions
  • Lymph and Immune System Conditions
  • Respiratory System Conditions
  • Digestive System Conditions
  • Endocrine System Conditions
  • Urinary System Conditions
  • Reproductive System Conditions
  • Principles of Cancer
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. Identify common pathologies by organ system (related etiology, signs/symptoms, complications and drug side-effects) and massage treatment considerations for each. 
  2. Identify common mental health conditions and massage treatment considerations.
  3. Identify common inflammatory processes, muscular pain patterns, and dysfunctions.
  4. Explain the role of massage therapy in stress and pain management. 
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