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  • MAS 203: Massage Therapy Modalities 1

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course introduces students to adjunctive spa-related therapies. The history and etiquette of spas are discussed. As an adjunct to the healing process students integrate the blending and appplication of essential oils with aromatherapy. Students differentiate essential oil properties to create an individualized blend for clients and assess the indications and contraindications of common essential oils. Students incorporate safe and sanitary application of hot stones to enhance the Swedish and Deep Tissue massage experiences. Students discuss and apply current trending modalities related to spa therapies. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    MAS 111 or BIO 160 or BIO 175 or BIO 241; MAS 201   
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  • MAS 204: Massage Therapy Modalities 2

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course applies the student's knowledge of physiology, pathology and kinesiology to various populations. Students assess the precautions and contraindications for special populations and apply research-based, goal-oriented massage techniques. Interventions specific to athletes, older populations, clients with HIV/AIDS and protocols for musculoskeletal dysfunction are explored. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    MAS 111 or BIO 160 or BIO 175 or BIO 241; MAS 201; MAS 208 or PTA 101   
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  • MAS 208: Adv Kinesiology & Movement Dysfunction for Massage Therapy

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course prepares the massage therapist student to use an orthopedic assessment protocol to assess, design and implement an individualized therapeutic massage session for clients experiencing pain and dysfunction. Students perform a wide variety of assessment techniques to assess stage, structure and severity. Students apply knowledge of the agonist, antagonist and synergistic relationship of muscles as they relate to the kinesiology of human movement. Students perform massage therapy assessment techniques to evaluate posture, muscle imbalance and movement dysfunction patterns. The laboratory portion of this course focuses on the hands-on performance of range-of-motion assessment, manual muscle resistance testing and region-specific special tests. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    MAS 102; MAS 110 or PTA 101 and MAS 111 or BIO 160 or BIO 175 or BIO 241   
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  • MAS 211L: Massage Therapy Applications

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides students with practical, direct, hands-on experience in a supervised public lab setting. Under direct supervision of a licensed instructor, students set-up and break-down the staging of the professional environment, interview and screen potential clients for contraindications and obtain informed consent. Students deliver individualized professional relaxation and therapeutic table/chair massages within a given time frame and document sessions using Subjective, Objective, Application and Plan (SOAP) note format. Duties include scheduling and confirming client appointments, the sanitation and sterilization of laundry and equipment and creating client treatment plan recommendations. Students also complete a journal of their experience. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    MAS 102; MAS 110 or PTA 101; MAS 111 or BIO 160 or  BIO 241   
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  • MAT 075: Union Trade Exam Preparation-Mathematics

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is designed for students who have some background in arithmetic and basic algebra, but need a review of those concepts in preparation for the mathematics portion of a union trade entrance examination. Included are such topics as operations and properties of whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percent, ratios, proportions, unit conversion, graphs and basic geometry. This course is not intended for any transfer degree program or to replace MAT 080 or MAT 090.
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  • MAT 080: Arithmetic Fundamentals

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This is a course in the fundamentals of arithmetic, including topics such as: operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; percents; ratio and proportion; computations involving measurement and unit conversion; geometric formulas; and an introduction to algebra. Students must earn a "C" grade or better to register for the next course in this discipline or to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline. Prerequisite:    Mathematics placement test  
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  • MAT 090: Algebra Fundamentals

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this course, students learn the fundamental concepts and skills of algebra. They explore topics such as working with real numbers performing operations on polynomial expressions containing variables solving word problems mathematically using special products and factoring techniques and finding solution sets of equations and inequalities involving one variable. Students also study rational expressions and are introduced to the rectangular coordinate system. The course helps students build a strong algebraic foundation as they learn techniques for representing and solving problems numerically graphically and symbolically. Students are able to apply core algebraic methods to translate analyze and solve a variety of mathematical and real-world scenarios. Students must earn a "C" grade or better to register for the next course in this discipline or to use this course as a prerequisite for a course in another discipline. Prerequisite:    MAT 080 Minimum grade C  
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  • MAT 090X: Algebra Fundamentals, Experimental

    5.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course starts with an in-depth review of arithmetic topics before moving on to topics covered in an "algebra fundamentals" course. Students will perform operations on polynomials and rational expressions and solve linear equations that include such expressions. At the end MAT090X, students will have the same knowledge as those who take MAT 090 and will be ready to take the next level math class. Prerequisite:    Prerequisites: MAT 080 Minimum C grade Placement test into MAT 080 or MAT 090   
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  • MAT 102: Mathematical Concepts

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This is a course in contemporary mathematics for liberal arts and other majors that do not require a higher level course in mathematics. Students improve critical thinking and problem solving skills through application of basic mathematical concepts. Students learn basic set operations, elementary logic, numeration systems, elementary geometry, counting techniques, and elementary probability and statistics. Prerequisite:    MAT 090 (minimum grade "C") or successful placement.  
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  • MAT 106: Mathematics for Health Sciences

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course presents the mathematical fundamentals necessary to understand the basic principles of health, physics and chemistry. Topics include: the concepts of elementary algebra; fractions and fractional equations; ratio and proportion; percentages; variation; relationships among the metric and other systems of units; scientific notation; calculation of dosages; and basic geometry, graphing and statistics. Emphasis is on problem solving proficiency. Hand held calculators are used extensively. Prerequisite:    MAT 090 (minimum grade "C") or successful placement.  
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