MAS-101--(1)
INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGE
Students are given an introduction to therapeutic massage. Students are exposed to terminology, anatomy and physiology, safety and equipment, scope of practice, and strokes. Students have hands-on experience with massage therapy and will practice on each other. (1.5 contact hours)

MAS-110--(4)
BASIC SWEDISH MASSAGE
Prerequisite: MAS 101 with a "C" or better, MRT 110, BIO 115, or BIO 180 and BIO 181, andvalid CPR and First Aid Certificate. Current CPR and First Aid cards must be presented and copied prior to enrollment. Students will learn the benefits of touch and a Swedish massage from head to toe. Discussions will include pathologies and any benefits, precautions and/or contraindications as well as the proper massage techniques. Students will begin the process of client information collection. (5 contact hours)

MAS-112--(4)
SPORTS MASSAGE
Prerequisite: MAS-110 and PEH-160. Students will learn the basis of exercise physiology, joint mobilization, pre-and post-event, maintenance massage, stretches and care of frequent sports injuries. Thermotherapy and heat-related injuries for the professional and amateur athlete will be discussed. (5 contact hours)

MAS-114--(4)
MASSAGE MODALITIES
Prerequisite: MAS-110. Students will be introduced to several specialties in massage such as chair massage, pregnancy/infant massage, stone massage, Oriental approach to massage, and energy work. Introduction to such modalities as cranio-sacral, orthobionomy and reflexology will also occur. (5 contact hours)

MAS-118--(4)
BUSINESS, ETHICS AND DOCUMENTATION
Prerequisite: MAS-101. Students explore aspects of developing and maintaining a successful therapeutic massage practice. Ethical issues related to massage are discussed, and a code of ethics is developed. Standards of practice are discussed. Documentation skills are discussed and formulated. (4 contact hours)

MAS-120--(2)
MASSAGE LAB PRACTICUM
Prerequisite: MAS-110, MAS-112, MAS-114, MAS-118. Students are supervised in a clinic-style setting. This course provides an opportunity for students to apply the principles, techniques and procedures practiced in professional massage therapy. Students demonstrate proper client-therapist communication skills (including chart documentation), draping techniques and sanitary precautions. (6 contact hours)