Maricopa Community Colleges  WED250   20046-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/25/04
WED250 20046-20076 LAB 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Clinical Practicum
Application of fundamental massage techniques.
Prerequisites: WED231. Corequisites: WED232, and permission of Program Director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WED250   20046-20076 Clinical Practicum
1. Identify and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations appropriate to the program. (I)
2. Practice social and behavioral skills appropriate to a professional setting. (II)
3. Use the interpersonal skills necessary to establish a working rapport with clients, peers, and supervisors. (III)
4. Conduct a thorough client interview and accurately assess a client's needs. (IV)
5. Demonstrate a professional commitment to the ethics of client confidentiality. (V)
6. Prepare the client for massage. (VI)
7. Perform a minimum of fifty full-body massages on a variety of client types. (VII)
8. Demonstrate mastery of fundamental massage techniques. (VIII)
9. Use proper body mechanics while performing massage techniques. (IX)
10. Prepare thorough client records and update them. (X)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
WED250   20046-20076 Clinical Practicum
    I. HIPAA
        A. Overview
        B. Regulations
        C. Applications
          1. Procedures
          2. Documentation
        D. Other
      II. Professional Demeanor
          A. Grooming
          B. Conduct
          C. Language
        III. Interpersonal Skills with Client, Peer, and Supervisor
            A. Listening
            B. Verbal communication
            C. Non-verbal communication
          IV. Client Interview and Needs Assessment
              A. Medical history
              B. Current health status
              C. Client needs and expectations
              D. Observation
              E. Examination
              F. Treatment plan
            V. Client Confidentiality
                A. Professional ethics
                B. Legal requirements
              VI. Preparation for Massage
                  A. Explanation of policies and procedures
                  B. Getting client on table
                  C. Positioning client on table
                  D. Draping
                VII. Full-Body Massage
                    A. Sequencing
                    B. Use of oils, hydrotherapy, and other aids
                    C. Procedures
                  VIII. Massage Techniques
                      A. Touch
                      B. Effleurage
                      C. Kneading
                      D. Friction
                      E. Percussion
                      F. Active and passive joint movements
                    IX. Posture and Movements that Benefit Therapists
                        A. Hand and body exercises
                        B. Posture and balance
                        C. Centering and grounding
                      X. Client Records
                          A. Intake and medical history forms
                          B. Body diagrams
                          C. Updating records
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