Maricopa Community Colleges  WED250   19976-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  03/25/97  
WED250      19976-19995 LAB 2 Credit(s) 7.50 Period(s)
Clinical Practicum
Application of fundamental massage techniques. Prerequisites: WED200. Corequisites: WED202 and WED204.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WED250   19976-19995 Clinical Practicum
1. Practice social and behavioral skills appropriate to a professional setting. (I)
2. Use the interpersonal skills necessary to establish a working rapport with clients, peers, and supervisors. (II)
3. Conduct a thorough client interview and accurately assess a client's needs. (III)
4. Demonstrate a professional commitment to the ethics of client confidentiality. (IV)
5. Prepare the client for massage. (V)
6. Perform a minimum of fifty full-body massages on a variety of client types. (VI)
7. Demonstrate mastery of fundamental massage techniques. (VII)
8. Use proper body mechanics while performing massage techniques. (VIII)
9. Prepare thorough client records and update them. (IX)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
WED250   19976-19995 Clinical Practicum
    I. Professional Demeanor
        A. Grooming
        B. Conduct
        C. Language
      II. Interpersonal Skills with Client, Peer, and Supervisor
          A. Listening
          B. Verbal communication
          C. Non-verbal communication
        III. Client Interview and Needs Assessment
            A. Medical history
            B. Current health status
            C. Client needs and expectations
            D. Observation
            E. Examination
            F. Treatment plan
          IV. Client Confidentiality
              A. Professional ethics
              B. Legal requirements
            V. Preparation for Massage
                A. Explanation of policies and procedures
                B. Getting client on table
                C. Positioning client on table
                D. Draping
              VI. Full-Body Massage
                  A. Sequencing
                  B. Use of oils, hydrotherapy, and other aids
                  C. Procedures
                VII. Massage Techniques
                    A. Touch
                    B. Effleurage
                    C. Kneading
                    D. Friction
                    E. Percussion
                    F. Active and passive joint movements
                  VIII. Posture and Movements that Benefit Therapists
                      A. Hand and body exercises
                      B. Posture and balance
                      C. Centering and grounding
                    IX. Client Records
                        A. Intake and medical history forms
                        B. Body diagrams
                        C. Updating records
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