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HLT 180 - Therapeutic Massage I (3 CR.)

Prerequisite(s): HLT 170  and either NAS 150  or NAS 161 -NAS 162  or BIO 141 -BIO 142 . 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, contra-indications, 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.


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