Therapeutic Massage I - HLT 180 at Brightpoint Community College


         
 
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HLT 180 - Therapeutic Massage I
Introduces the student to the history and requirements for massage therapy. Covers the terms and practice of massage with introduction to equipment, safety, and ethics as well as massage movements and techniques. Includes information about the benefits of massage, contraindications, client interview, client-therapist relationship, draping, good body mechanics, and anatomical landmarks. Basic massage techniques are blended into a relaxing, health enhancing full-body session preparing the student for their student clinical experience.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Brightpoint Community College

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Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
39087 HLT 180-C01 3
   WTh  
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2024-05-20 Chester Campus P
Hands-on Class: All students are required to actively participate in giving and receiving hands-on bodywork which involves disrobing down to undergarments. All in class bodywork sessions are supervised by instructors and strict draping protocols will be maintained at all times.
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Chester campus on the specified days and times.
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