MTPY 103 - Advanced Massage Therapy, Theory, Techniques and Practice

Institution:

Butler County Community College

Subject:

Massage Therapy

Description:

The study of advanced massage techniques utilizing chair, table, alternate positions, and procedures preparing the student for entry level practice as a massage therapist. Information concerning professional issues and contemporary practice techniques of massage therapy will be discussed with emphasis on various practice settings for massage therapy in the community. Major concerns and trends of the profession will be presented and include ethics, licensure, personal safety, client safety, and continuing education. Knowledge and skills essential in developing and marketing a massage practice, preparing a budget, a business plan, reimbursement, quality assurance, and job readiness topics will be covered.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MTPY 102

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bc3.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 287-8711

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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