Maricopa Community Colleges  WED230   20016-20025 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/24/01
WED230 20016-20025 L+L 6 Credit(s) 9 Period(s)
Therapeutic Massage Practices I
Principles of professionalism, ethics, and legalities. Includes use of terminology related to massage therapy. Principles and techniques of trigger point therapy, muscle energy technique, stretching, hydrotherapy protocols, hot and cold applications, and reflexology. Study of the human osseous and muscular structure. Emphasis on normal movement patterns, muscle origins and insertions, and functions of the muscular system. Prerequisites: (BIO160 and WED165) or permission of Program Director.
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WED230   20016-20025 Therapeutic Massage Practices I
1. Use the Personal Performance Competencies to demonstrate self-awareness and self-assessment skills. (I)
2. Describe the ethical responsibilities of a massage therapist as they relate to the influence of touch, intention, and intuition during massage. (II)
3. Apply principles of professional, ethical, and legal behavior. (II)
4. Describe respect and trust as related to the massage therapist/client relationship. (III)
5. Use appropriate touch in establishing boundaries related to the client/massage therapist relationship. (III)
6. Follow procedure for massage preparation. (IV)
7. Follow regulations related to hygiene, sanitation, and safety. (IV)
8. Complete a health history interview and assess a client before, during, and after a massage. (IV)
9. Document treatment sessions using universal Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP) formatting. (IV)
10. Drape a client appropriately. (IV, V)
11. Apply centering and grounding when performing a massage. (IV, V)
12. Use proper breathing techniques during massage. (IV, V)
13. Use correct body mechanics when performing a massage. (V)
14. Describe the structure and function of primary tissue types, organ systems, and body cavities. (VI)
15. Use terminology related to body position/postural alignment and joint motion. (VII)
16. Define anatomical planes of motion and perform the joint motions in each plane. (VIII)
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WED230   20016-20025 Therapeutic Massage Practices I
    I. Personal Performance Competencies
        A. Types
          1. Comprehension
          2. Persistence
          3. Self-confidence
          4. Judgment
          5. Communication
          6. Attempts to improve
          7. Cooperation
          8. Acceptance of criticism
          9. Quality of work
          10. Punctuality/attendance
          11. Professional appearance
          12. Knowledge
          13. Organization of work
          14. Integrity
          15. Relationships with others
        B. Self-awareness skills
        C. Self-assessment skills
      II. Principles of Professional, Ethical and Legal Behavior
          A. Ethical behavior
            1. Respecting boundaries
              a. Self
              b. Intention
              c. Intuition
              d. Touch
              e. Other
            2. Right of refusal
            3. Informed consent
            4. Confidentiality
            5. Sexual misconduct
            6. Scope of practice
          B. Legal behavior
            1. Scope of practice
            2. Other
          C. Professional behavior
        III. Client/Massage Therapist Relationship
            A. Respect and trust
              1. Professional relationship
                a. Reliability
                b. Consistency
                c. Confidentiality
                d. Demeanor
              2. Rapport
              3. Communication
              4. Scope of practice
            B. Establishing boundaries
              1. Touch
              2. Intention
              3. Quality of touch
              4. Effects
          IV. Therapist Preparation for Massage
              A. Client preparation
                1. Equipment
                  a. Table
                  b. Body supports
                  c. Draping
                  d. Lubricants
                  e. Other
                2. Setting up the environment
                  a. Temperature
                  b. Music
                  c. Lighting
                  d. Other
                3. Focusing/centering/grounding
                  a. Deep breathing
                (1) Tec.Quieting the mind
                  c. Stretching
                  d. Being present
                  e. Follow a ritual
                4. Draping of client
                  a. Materials
                  b. Privacy
                  c. Techniques
                5. Hygiene/Sanitation/Safety
                  a. Personal health
                  b. Appearance
                  c. Hygiene
                  d. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements
                  e. Universal precautions
                  f. Prevention/control
              B. Health History
                1. Interview
                2. Form
                3. Informed consent
                4. Physician referral
              C. Massage Documentation (SOAP Format)
                1. Subjective evaluation
                  a. Previous massage experience
                  b. Expectations
                  c. Probing questions
                2. Objective evaluation
                  a. Palpation
                  b. Range of motion
                  c. Visual assessment
                3. Assessment
                  a. Tissue change
                  b. Client reaction/response
                4. Plan of Action
                  a. Physician orders
                  b. Client goals
                  c. Client education
                  d. Future appointments
            V. Massage Procedure
                A. Body position of client
                  1. Supine
                  2. Sidelying 3. Prone
                  4. Seated
                B. Sequence
                  1. Supine
                  2. Sidelying
                  3. Prone
                  4. Seated
                C. Body mechanics
                  1. Stance
                  2. Posture
                  3. Leverage
                  4. Balance
                  5. Assistive devices
                  6. Positioning
                  7. Breathing
                  8. Other
                D. Continuous assessment skills
                  1. Client reaction/interaction
                  2. Tissue change
                  3. Breathing rate
                  4. Range of motion changes
                E. Massage completion
                  1. Time-to-go ritual
                  2. Follow-up instructions
              VI. Structure and Function
                  A. Primary tissue types
                  B. Organ systems
                  C. Body cavities
                VII. Descriptive Terminology
                    A. Body position/posture alignment
                    B. Joint motion
                    C. Body regions
                  VIII. Anatomical Planes of Motion and Joint Movements
                      A. Definition
                      B. Performance
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