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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/27/07 |
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WED250 2008
Spring – 2008 Fall |
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3.0 Credit(s) |
6.0 Period(s) |
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Clinical Practicum |
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Application of fundamental massage techniques. Prerequisites: WED231. Corequisites: WED232, and permission of Program Director. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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WED250 2008 Spring – 2008 Fall |
Clinical Practicum |
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Identify and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations appropriate to the program. (I) |
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Demonstrate social and behavioral skills appropriate to a professional setting. (II) |
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Demonstrate the interpersonal skills necessary to establish a working rapport with clients, peers, and supervisors. (III) |
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Conduct a thorough client interview and accurately assess a client's needs. (IV) |
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Demonstrate a professional commitment to the ethics of client confidentiality. (V) |
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Prepare the client for massage. (VI) |
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Participate in a minimum of 50 hours of hands-on clinical and related learning activities. (VII-IX) |
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Demonstrate mastery of fundamental massage techniques. (VIII) |
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Demonstrate proper body mechanics while performing massage techniques. (IX) |
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Prepare thorough client records and update them. (X) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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WED250 2008 Spring – 2008 Fall |
Clinical Practicum |
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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 |