Course Descriptions

Courses matching MTH

		Hrs Per Week:			Sem Hrs:
Prefix No	Course Name	Class	Lab	Clin/Exp	Credit
MTH 110	Fundamentals of Massage	6.0	9.0	3.0	10.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces concepts basic to the role of the massage therapist. Emphasis is placed on beginning theory and techniques of body work as well as skill in therapeutic touch. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to apply basic practical massage therapy skills.
MTH 120	Ther Massage Applications	6.0	9.0	3.0	10.0
Prerequisites: MTH 110
Corequisites: None
This course provides an expanded knowledge and skill base for the massage therapist. Emphasis is placed on selected therapeutic approaches throughout the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to perform entry level therapeutic massage on various populations.
MTH 121	Clinical Supplement I	0.0	0.0	3.0	1.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: MTH 110, MTH 120, MTH 125, MTH 210, or MTH 220
This course is designed to introduce the student to a variety of clinical experiences. Emphasis is placed on applying the therapeutic massage process across the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate delivery of massage techniques in a clinical setting.
MTH 125	Ethics of Massage	2.0	0.0	0.0	2.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to explore issues related to the practice of massage therapy. Emphasis is placed on ethical, legal, professional, and political issues. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss issues relating to the practice of massage therapy, client/therapist relationships as well as ethical issues.
MTH 130	Therapeutic Massage Mgmt	2.0	0.0	0.0	2.0
Prerequisites: MTH 110
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic responsibilities in the development and administration of a professional massage therapy practice. Emphasis is placed on identifying successful practice management methods such as selecting a business structure, negotiating a contract/lease, developing a business/marketing plan, designing a massage space, differentiating spa from clinical practice, management of client/financial records and physician referral. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and manage a massage therapy practice.
MTH 210	Adv Skills of Massage	4.0	9.0	3.0	8.0
Prerequisites: MTH 120 or MTH 121
Corequisites: None
This course provides knowledge and skills in diverse body work modalities. Emphasis is placed on selected techniques such as Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Spa Approaches, Oriental Therapies, and energy techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic skills in techniques covered.
MTH 220	Outcome-Based Massage	4.0	6.0	3.0	7.0
Prerequisites: MTH 120, MTH 121, or MTH 221
Corequisites: None
This course provides knowledge and skills in more complex body works modalities. Emphasis is placed on developing advanced skills in outcome-based massage. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic skills in techniques covered.
MTH 221	Clinical Supplement II	0.0	0.0	6.0	2.0
Prerequisites: MTH 110
Corequisites: MTH 120, MTH 125, MTH 210, or MTH 220
This course is designed to be offered as an advanced clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on applying an advanced therapeutic massage process across the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate delivery of massage at an advanced level in a clinical setting.
MTH 221A	Clinical Supplement	0.0	0.0	3.0	1.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to be offered as an advanced clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on applying an advanced therapeutic massage process across the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate delivery of massage at an advanced level in a clinical setting.
MTH 221B	Clinical Supplement	0.0	0.0	3.0	1.0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to be offered as an advanced clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on applying an advanced therapeutic massage process across the lifespan. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate delivery of massage at an advanced level in a clinical setting.
MTH 222	Massage Clinical Ed	1.0	0.0	6.0	3.0
Prerequisites: MTH 121
Corequisites: None
This course provides the opportunity to continue mastering all basic massage procedures and to obtain experience in a selected specialty area. Emphasis is placed on enhancing advanced skills in outcome based massage in spa technology, medical massage/elements or sports/orthopedic massage. Upon completion, students should be able to provide the techniques/therapies in their identified specialty area.