Maricopa Community Colleges  WED230   20046-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/25/04
WED230 20046-20085 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. Applications, indications, and contraindications of the nine strokes of Swedish massage. Study of the human osseous and muscular structure. Emphasis on normal movement patterns, origins, insertions, and functions of the muscular system.
Prerequisites: (BIO160 and WED165) or permission of Program Director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WED230   20046-20085 Therapeutic Massage Practices I
1. Identify and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations appropriate to the program. (I)
2. Use the Personal Performance Competencies to demonstrate self-awareness and self-assessment skills. (II)
3. Describe the ethical responsibilities of a massage therapist as they relate to the influence of touch, intention, and intuition during massage. (III)
4. Apply principles of professional, ethical, and legal behavior. (III)
5. Describe respect and trust as related to the massage therapist/client relationship. (IV)
6. Use appropriate touch in establishing boundaries related to the client/massage therapist relationship. (IV)
7. Follow procedure for massage preparation. (V)
8. Follow regulations related to hygiene, sanitation, and safety. (V)
9. Complete a health history interview and assess a client before, during, and after a massage. (V)
10. Document treatment sessions using universal Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP) formatting. (V)
11. Drape a client appropriately. (V, VI)
12. Apply centering and grounding when performing a massage. (V, VI)
13. Use proper breathing techniques during massage. (V, VI)
14. Use correct body mechanics when performing a massage. (VI)
15. Describe the structure and function of primary tissue types, organ systems, and body cavities. (VII)
16. Use terminology related to body position/postural alignment and joint motion. (VIII)
17. Define anatomical planes of motion and perform the joint motions in each plane. (IX)
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WED230   20046-20085 Therapeutic Massage Practices I
    I. HIPAA
        A. Overview
        B. Regulations
        C. Applications
          1. Procedures
          2. Documentation
        D. Other
      II. 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
        III. 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
          IV. 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
            V. 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
                    b. 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
              VI. 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
                VII. Structure and Function
                    A. Primary tissue types
                    B. Organ systems
                    C. Body cavities
                  VIII. Descriptive Terminology
                      A. Body position/posture alignment
                      B. Joint motion
                      C. Body regions
                    IX. Anatomical Planes of Motion and Joint Movements
                        A. Definition
                        B. Performance
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