MTH 123 - Massage Clinical I

Class: 1 Lab: 6 Credits: 3
This course provides a clinical massage setting for experience in all aspects of delivering therapeutic massage.

Prerequisite(s): Take MTH 120 and MTH 121.

Course Topics:

Communication skills in the clinical setting
Assessment skills to develop and implement a treatment plan
Professional skills to manage a massage clinic
Professional skills in giving and keeping records for a professional massage
Teamwork and management skills using troubleshooting/problem solving skills involved in a massage clinic

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 communication skills in a clinical setting.
Use assessment skills to develop and implement a treatment plan.
Demonstrate management and teamwork skills by overseeing the planning and execution of one 8-hour massage clinic.
Perform effective, professional massages tailored to the client preferences and goals and document appropriately.

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Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

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Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

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Add/Drop period
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Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023