Maricopa Community Colleges  WED165   19996-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/24/98
WED165      19996-20015 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Overview of Massage Therapy
History of massage; overview of bodywork systems; benefits and indications of massage; legal requirements for practice in Arizona. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WED165   19996-20015 Overview of Massage Therapy
1. Describe the historical development of therapeutic massage. (I)
2. Describe the distinguishing characteristics of various types of bodywork systems. (II)
3. Explain the physiological and psychological effects of massage. (III)
4. Explain the effects of massage on the circulatory, muscular, nervous and integumentary systems. (III)
5. Describe the relationship between massage and the wellness model. (IV)
6. Describe the legal requirements for massage practice in Arizona. (V)
7. Explain the importance of Personal Performance Competencies. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
WED165   19996-20015 Overview of Massage Therapy
    I. History of Therapeutic Massage
        A. Massage in Eastern cultures
        B. Massage in Western cultures
        C. Development of modern massage techniques
        D. Contemporary developments in massage
      II. Bodywork Systems
          A. Swedish massage
          B. German, French, and English systems
          C. Accupressure
          D. Shiatsu
          E. Sports massage
          F. Polarity therapy G Trager method H Rolfing
          I. Reflexology
          J. Touch for health
        III. Effects of Massage
            A. Physiological effects of massage
            B. Psychological effects of massage
          IV. Role of Massage in Health
              A. Wellness model
                1. Body
                2. Mind
                3. Emotion
                4. Spirit
              B. Balance and integration
            V. Legal Requirements for Massage Practice in Arizona
                A. Legislative definition of scope of practice
                B. Educational requirements
                C. Health requirements
                D. Grounds for suspension or revocation of license
              VI. Personal Performance Competencies
                  A. Self awareness; self assessment
                  B. Psycho-social competence
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