MTH 135 - Massage Practicum

Class: 1 Lab: 1 Credits: 2
This course provides practical experience in all aspects of therapeutic massage application using advanced techniques and specialized modalities in the professional setting. Students will observe facility and business operations under supervision of licensed massage therapists or licensed medical staff.

Prerequisite(s): Take MTH 122 and MTH 123.

Course Topics:

The scientific method and types of research
Understanding a research publication
Evidence-based practice
Critical thinking and the quality of information
Massage effects: what do we know based on the research?

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:

Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior within the business setting.
Plan and apply effective massage treatments for both relaxation and clinical goals, utilizing interview and assessment skills to identify and address client goals.
Demonstrate professionalism in the work setting through professional verbal and written communication, creative problem-solving, and working as a part of a team.

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

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021