TMAS 123 - Therapeutic Massage Clinical I

1. Perform assessment and data collection: (E. 1.6 II)
   1. History taking
   2. Observation
   3. Palpation
   4. Functional testing
   5. Pain assessment
2. Develop a safe and effective initial session and on-going treatment plan, based on client goals, assessment findings, and understanding of effects of massage and bodywork (E 1.7 I)
3. Write clear, concise and accurate notes of client treatment sessions (E 1.7 II)
4. Communicate the plan and rationale for a treatment session to the client (E 2.1 I)
5. Obtain informed consent from the client prior to beginning a treatment session (E 2.1 II)
6. Modify the plan and therapeutic approach used during a treatment session based on client response (E 2.1 III)
7. Manage time within a treatment session (E 2.1 IV)
8. Demonstrate techniques that are within the scope of training and practice of commonly recognized massage therapy or bodywork disciplines (E 2.2 I)
9. Identify and apply principles and protocols for massage and bodywork sessions (E 2.2 II)
10. Vary the choice of application of techniques as appropriate to the client’s needs, including those of special populations (E 2.2 III)
11. Demonstrate techniques that are appropriate for each body area, including endangerment sites (E 2.2 IV)
12. Demonstrate safe and effective use of equipment (such as massage tables, massage chairs, bolsters) and supplies (such as linens, lubricants, gloves) (E 2.3 I)
13. Discuss and demonstrate the use of draping during treatment as a professional boundary (E 4.2 VII)
14. Complete a minimum of 45 hours of massage sessions that focus on developing the student’s hands-on skills and therapeutic techniques learned in the classroom.
15. Demonstrate accommodations for different client populations, such as prenatal, geriatrics and disabilities during massage
16. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills with clients throughout massage session, including intake, massage session adjustments and post-session instructions.
17. Demonstrate professionalism, ethical behavior, confidentiality and compliance to the HIPAA Privacy Act through all contact and involvement with the clinic.

Accommodations for different client populations

Alternative client positioning and support

Changing massage routine to accommodate clients

Client assessment

Contraindications for massage

Defining own scope of practice

Developing self-care habits

Developing treatment plans

Draping techniques

Effects of massage

Endangerment sites

Ethics

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Performance of safe and competent full body therapeutic massages

Professionalism

Proper body mechanics

Session documentation

SOAP notes

Time management

Universal precautions
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