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2019-2020 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
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HLT 280 - Therapeutic Massage ll


3 credits
Introduces the student to the history and requirements for massage therapy. Covers the terms and practice of massage with introduction to equipment, safety, and ethics as well as massage movements and techniques. Includes information about the benefits of massage, contraindications, client interview, client- therapist relationship, draping, good body mechanics, and anatomical landmarks. Basic massage techniques are blended into a relaxing, health enhancing full-body session preparing the student for their student clinical experience. Lecture: 1 hour per week Laboratory: 6 hours per week Total: 7 hours per week



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