2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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TMAS 140 - Therapeutic Massage Training II
PREREQUISITES: TMAS 120 - Therapeutic Massage Training I
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I
PROGRAM: Therapeutic Massage
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 1
LAB HOURS: 4
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
Therapeutic Massage Training II continues with instruction offered in Therapeutic Massage Training I. Client consultations, conditions, and treatment plans are discussed. Emotional transference and psychological effects of massage will be addressed. Additional techniques addressed include deep friction, trigger point release, hydrotherapies, strain-counter strain, range of motion, and fascial release. Additional supervised table hours of practice outside of class are required and will be determined by the instructor.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Perform assessment and data collection: (E. 1.6 II)
- History taking
- Observation
- Palpation
- Functional Testing
- Pain assessment
- Describe the purpose of assessment and data collection (E 1.6 I)
- 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)
- Write clear, concise and accurate notes of client treatment sessions (E 1.7 II)
- Describe various hot and cold hydrotherapy techniques (such as hot or cold packs, immersion baths, paraffin, ice massage) (E 2.4 I)
- Identify the indications, contraindications, precautions, effects and uses of hydrotherapy techniques (E 2.4 II)
- Identify the physiological principles and mechanisms involved in effects of hydrotherapy (E 2.4 III)
- Describe appropriate methods of hygiene and sanitation for hydrotherapy applications (E 2.4 IV)
- Describe methods for identifying advanced training programs to enhance performance, knowledge and skills (E 6.2 II)
- Differentiate among and palpate deeper major muscles and bony landmarks.
- Explain the effects of various strokes.
- Demonstrate strokes and techniques within scope of training, including position changes for clients during session.
- Locate and treat trigger points using strain-counterstrain techniques, resisted/assisted range of motion release and fascial release.
- Demonstrate specific techniques to incorporate advanced techniques for chair massage using proper body mechanics.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Assess for contraindications/indications
Assessments for relevant information including gait and movement
Fascial release
Hydrotherapies
Identify deeper muscles and bony landmarks
Principles and protocols for massage
Psychological effects of massage
Range of Motion - resisted and assisted
Strain-counter strain
Stretching techniques
Time Management
Transference/counter transference
Trigger points
Use of proper terminology
SOAP Note documentation
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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