MAS 111 - Pathology for Massage Therapy

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Massage Therapy

Description:

This course explores the etiology, signs and symptoms, typical allopathic treatments, complementary and alternative treatments and implications of common pathological conditions as they relate to massage. Students define common pathology terminology and analyze the indications and contraindications of various massage applications specific to common conditions. Additionally, students learn to locate and analyze related peer-reviewed research of massage interventions on specific conditions. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIO 103 or BIO 115 or BIO 161; MAS 101   

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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