Maricopa Community Colleges  WED204   19976-19995 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/97
WED204 19976-19995 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Managing A Massage Practice
Creation of ideal massage environment; sanitation procedures; client interviews; effective business and marketing practices. Prerequisites: WED165 and WED200. Corequisites: WED250.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WED204   19976-19995 Managing A Massage Practice
1. Create an environment that is appropriate for massage. (I)
2. Select the equipment and supplies needed for massage. (I)
3. Explain the importance of sanitation as protection against the spread of disease. (II)
4. Use various disinfectants, antiseptics, and other products in a safe manner. (II)
5. Perform an effective interview with a client. (III)
6. Explain what records should be kept and why it is important to update them. (III)
7. Take a client's pulse and temperature. (III)
8. Describe the considerations essential to starting a massage business. (IV)
9. Explain the importance of and characteristics of a proper bookkeeping system. (V)
10. Create an effective marketing plan. (VI)
11. Describe the key provisions of federal and state laws that are applicable to massage practice. (VII)
12. Describe the process and importance of networking. (VIII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
WED204   19976-19995 Managing A Massage Practice
    I. Establishing a Business
        A. Setting up a massage room
        B. Selecting a massage table
        C. Selecting products and supplies
      II. Sanitary and Safety Practices
          A. Sanitation laws
          B. Paths of disease and infection
          C. Sanitary practices
        III. Client Consultation
            A. Initial interview
              1. Determining client needs and expectations
              2. Explaining procedures
              3. Explaining state policies
              4. Performing preliminary assessment
              5. Formulating treatment plan
            B. Client files
              1. Purpose of client intake and medical history forms
              2. Use of body diagrams
              3. Importance of updating files
            C. Taking client pulse and body temperature
          IV. Business Planning
              A. Strategic planning
              B. Types of businesses
                1. Sole proprietorship
                2. Partnership
                3. Corporation
              C. Start-up costs
              D. Business location
              E. Licenses and permits
              F. Insurance
              G. Physical lay-out
              H. Office management
              I. Fees
            V. Bookkeeping Basics
                A. Checking account
                B. Petty cash account
                C. Bank statements and reconciliations
                D. Income records
                E. Disbursement records
                F. Business expenses
                G. Accounts receivable and payable
                H. Depreciation
                I. Inventory
              VI. Marketing
                  A. Target market
                  B. Market needs
                  C. Promotional materials
                  D. Advertising
                  E. Public relations
                  F. Referrals
                  G. Client retention
                VII. Business Law
                    A. Federal law
                      1. Social security
                      2. Unemployment compensation
                      3. Income tax
                    B. State law
                      1. Worker's compensation
                      2. Employment regulations
                      3. Licensing
                      4. Income tax
                  VIII. Networking
                      A. Purpose
                      B. Methods
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