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• MAS 102: Massage Therapy Principles/Procedures 2

  5.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  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. Prerequisite:    BIO 103 or BIO 115 or BIO 161; MAS 101; MAS 110 or PTA 101  Corequisite:    MAS 111 or BIO 160 or  BIO 241 
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• MAS 110: Musculoskeletal Palpation for Massage Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course students explore the musculoskeletal system in greater detail. Anatomical and directional terminologies are discussed. Students distinguish various actions of the joints of the body and identify bones and bony landmarks of the upper body, lower body and torso. Students incorporate muscle palpation as a direct approach to understanding the origin, insertion and action of the muscles of the upper body, lower body and torso. The relationship of myofascial tissue qualityto movement, posture, pain and dysfunction is explored. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    Admission into MAS Program.  
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• MAS 111: Pathology for Massage Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  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. Prerequisite:    BIO 103 or BIO 115 or BIO 161; MAS 101   
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• MAS 201: Massage Therapy Principles/Procedures 3

  5.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides the student with the theory and practical application of deep tissue massage. Students integrate a variety of techniques including trigger point therapy and myofascial release and explore the connection between massage therapy and other disciplines such as psychology, chiropractic and physical therapy. Students contrast the physiologic effects of hydrotherapy treatments and perform application of water, heat, cold and other topical preparations. Students continue to develop communication skills to understand and enhance massage therapy treatment outcomes and client goals. Laboratory sessions are devoted to application of deep tissue massage and various corrective modalities and techniques used to treat pain caused by myofascial and muscular dysfunction. Students also perform various forms of sports massage. Students are 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. Prerequisite:    BIO 103 or BIO 115 or BIO 161; MAS 102; MAS 110 or PTA 101; MAS 111 or BIO 160 or  BIO 241 
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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 replaceMAT 080or MAT 090.
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• MAT 080: Arithmetic Fundamentals

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This is acourse in the fundamentals of arithmetic, includingtopics 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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