A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
MTP 100 BASIC MASSAGE THERAPY
By
Request
This course is designed to introduce students to basic theories
and techniques for the lay person to perform massage. Students will learn definitions and
principles necessary to perform massage safely.
Techniques for massaging someone in both seated and reclining positions
will be taught. This course is for
anyone who wants to learn simple techniques to perform massage on family and
friends, and is also strongly recommended for students considering entering the
Massage Therapy program.
Credit: 1 hour one lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
MTP 101 INTRODUCTION
TO MASSAGE THERAPY
Fall
This course is
designed to introduce students to the history of massage therapy, current
trends, and basic principles and techniques of therapeutic massage. Students will learn medical terminology,
communication skills, how to conduct a client consultation and assessment, and
what to document in client records.
Students will study pathology and the indications and contraindications
for massage.
Credit: 3 hours three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
MTP 102 MASSAGE THERAPY ETHICS
AND LAWS
Fall
This course is
designed to explore ethical issues and laws that affect massage therapists
including professional standards, therapeutic relationships, and
boundaries. Students will discuss
behaviors that are ethical and unethical.
Missouri and Illinois laws will be covered. Other topics include hygiene and universal
precautions, HIV, hepatitis, and the importance of continuing education and
professional development.
Credit: 2 hours Two lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
MTP 103 ANCILLARY MODALITIES
Fall
This course
addresses various topics related to the practice of massage therapy. Students will learn about stretching,
hydrotherapy, nutrition and metabolism, aromatherapy, time management and
stress management. Also included is an
introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Credit: 3 hours Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
MTP 104 MASSAGE THERAPY
TECHNIQUES I
Fall
This course is designed
to provide the initial training in therapeutic massage. Students will learn Swedish massage
techniques and how to apply them to various body parts. Other topics include use of equipment and
supplies, positioning, draping, palpation, pressure, effects of massage, and
self-care for massage therapists, including body mechanics and avoiding
burnout.
Credit: 4 hours Two lecture hours and four lab
hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
MTP 110 Massage Therapy
Continuing Education
By
Request
This course is designed to provide continuing education credit for
license massage therapist and/or other health related professions/occupation
requiring continuing education for license renewal.
Credit: 3 hours Three
lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Licensed
Massaged Therapist.
MTP 201 ADVANCED
MASSAGE THERAPY
Spring
This course is designed to provide the student
with the opportunity to learn various massage techniques such as sports
massage, seated massage, positional release and myofascial release. Students will also learn the characteristics
of deep tissue massage. Other topics
include prenatal massage and newborn massage.
Credit: 3 hours Two lecture and two lab hours per
week.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology-BIO
212 and first semester of the Massage Therapy program.
MTP 202 MASSAGE THERAPY ANATOMY
Spring
This course is designed to focus on the
tissues most affected by massage therapy muscles and fascia. Students will study the origins, insertions,
and actions of major muscles, and will trace meridians of fascia through the
body. Emphasis will be placed on muscle
actions and kinesiology.
Credit:
3 hours Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Successful
completion of Anatomy and Physiology-BIO 212 and first semester of the Massage
Therapy program.
MTP 203 MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESS
PRACTICES
Spring
This course is designed to explore the various
aspects of developing and maintaining a successful therapeutic massage
practice. Topics include career
decisions, job hunting skills, record keeping, starting a massage business, and
marketing strategies.
Credit:
2 hours Two lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Successful
completion of Anatomy and Physiology-BIO 212 and first semester of the Massage
Therapy program.
MTP 204 MASSAGE THERAPY
TECHNIQUES II
Spring
This course is designed to expand the skills
of students in treatment planning and performing therapeutic massages. Students will learn the differences between
massage for relaxation and therapeutic massage, and how to develop a treatment
plan. Other topics include joint
mobilization, massage in medical settings, techniques for various pathologies,
and massage for elders and the terminally ill and dying. Students will be required to work in clinical
settings outside of class.
Credit:
4 hours Two lecture and four lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Anatomy and
Physiology-BIO 212 and first semester of the Massage Therapy program.
MTP 205 MASSAGE THERAPY
TECHNIQUES III
Summer
This course is designed to provide the student
with the opportunity to apply the principles, techniques, and procedures
learned in previous massage courses.
Emphasis will be on performing full body massages that meet the clients
needs and goals. Muscle locations will
be reviewed, and students will study trigger points and pain referral
patterns. The structure and functions of
the body systems will be reviewed.
Credit: 4 hours Two lecture and 4 lab hours per
week.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Anatomy and
Physiology-BIO 212 and second semester of the Massage Therapy program.
