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Prepare a client for massage, assist the client on and off the table,
and position the client on the table. (I, IV)
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| 2.
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Use common procedures for draping a client. (I, IV)
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| 3.
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Explain the importance of maintaining constant contact with a client
and demonstrate how that is done. (I, IV)
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| 4.
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Perform various hand and body exercises that develop strength,
coordination, balance, control, and stamina. (II)
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| 5.
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Use correct standing posture and movements that benefit the massage
therapist. (II)
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| 6.
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Describe the concepts of centering and grounding and how these
practices benefit massage therapists. (II)
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| 7.
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Use a good massage sequence and explain the logic of that sequence.
(II)
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| 8.
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Explain and demonstrate mastery of the six basic massage techniques.
(III)
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| 9.
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Perform a basic body massage and a professional body massage. (IV)
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| 10.
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Conduct a complete medical history interview and carefully observe and
examine a client before giving a massage. (IV)
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| 11.
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Select and prepare appropriate products to give a face and scalp
massage and use the correct procedures. (V)
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| 12.
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Explain the benefits and contraindications of facial and scalp
massage. (V)
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| 13.
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Explain the use of heat and cold in body treatments and demonstrate
how heat and cold can be applied to the body. (VI)
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| 14.
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Explain the physiology of hydrotherapy and the benefits and
contraindications of hydrotherapy. (VI)
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| 15.
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Explain the benefits of and perform various types of baths including a
Swedish shampoo, salt rub, cabinet bath, whirlpool bath, friction
bath, Russian bath, and neutral tub bath. (VI)
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| 16.
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Explain the benefits and contraindications of massage as given by
nurses and other health care professionals. (VII)
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| 17.
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Use the massage procedure generally used by nurses and other health
care professionals for healing and convalescence. (VII)
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| 18.
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Perform an alcohol rubdown. (VII)
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