MAS 102 - Massage Therapy Principles/Procedures 2

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Massage Therapy

Description:

This course builds upon the techniques and approaches learned in MAS-101 and provides students with the unique approach to massage known as seated or chair massage. Students continue to build upon previous skills in assessment and charting by documenting therapeutic outcomes. Benefits and precautions for chair massage are discussed. Students identify and analyze successful business practices and marketing techniques. In the laboratory portion of the class, students practice advanced relaxation Swedish system techniques, relevant spa therapies, and seated massage techniques. Students will be required to volunteer outside of scheduled class time. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIO 103 or BIO 115 or BIO 161; MAS 101; MAS 110 or PTA 101 

Corequisites:

MAS 111 or BIO 160 or  BIO 241 

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2012 - 08/14/2015 08/24/1998 - 08/31/2012 

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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