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Fundamental of Massage I THMT 1001

3 Credits

Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture – 2 Regular Lab – 2 Other Lab – 0 Total – 4
Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission
Co-requisite(s): None

This course provides students with knowledge and practice of basic skills necessary for maintaining a successful and responsible career as a massage therapist. This course prepares students for practical application for clinic by developing the proper skills necessary for interviewing clients, collecting data, assessment of data collection, developing patient care plan, and proper documentation. Topics include: history of massage and body work; professionalism, effective communication skills; documentation and charting; formation of a treatment plan utilizing assessment procedures; and critical reading.

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