Therapeutic Massage II - HLT 280 at Mountain Gateway Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- HLT 280 - Therapeutic Massage II
- 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 Mountain Gateway Community College
Not scheduled at this time