Therapeutic Massage I - HLT 180 at Patrick & Henry 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 Patrick & Henry Community College

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
73788 HLT 180-01 3
 MTu    
11:30 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
2024-08-19 Main P
73790 HLT 180-01L 0
 MTu    
12:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
2024-08-19 Main P
Not scheduled
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