MTP 102 MASSAGE THERAPY ETHICS AND LAWS
Fall
This course is designed to explore
ethical issues and laws that effect massage therapists. Students will discuss behaviors that are
ethical and unethical. Missouri laws
will be covered, as well as local ordinances affecting massage therapists in
Illinois and Kentucky. Other topics
include hygiene, HIV, hepatitis, and the importantance
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 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, pathology, and self-care.
Credit:
4 hours – Two lecture hours and four lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
MTP 201 ADVANCED
MASSAGE THERAPY
Spring
This course is designed to provide the student with the
opportunity to learn various massage techniques such as myofascial
release, positional release, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and new born
and infant massage.
Credit:
3 hours – Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Introduction to
Massage Therapy-MTP 101, Massage Therapy Techniques I-MTP 104, and Anatomy and
Physiology-BIO 212
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 actions and which
muscles perform those actions.
Credit: 3 hours – Two
lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Successful
completion of Anatomy and Physiology-BIO 212
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): None
MTP 204 MASSAGE THERAPY TECHNIQUES II
Spring
This course is designed to expand the skills of students in
treatment planning and performing full body massages. Students will learn the differences between
massage for relaxation and therapeutic massage, and how to plan a massage to
meet the client’s needs and goals. Other
topics include joint mobilization, lymphedema
massage, and seated massage.
Credit: 4 hours – One
lecture and 6 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Introduction to
Massage Therapy-MTP 101, Massage Therapy Techniques I-MTP 104, and Anatomy and
Physiology-BIO 212
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 client’s needs and
goals. Muscle locations will be
reviewed, and students will study trigger points and pain referral patterns.
Credit:
4 hours – One lecture and 6 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Introduction to
Massage Therapy-MTP 101, Massage Therapy Techniques I-MTP 104, Advanced Massage
Therapy-MTP 201, Massage Therapy Anatomy-MTP 202, Massage Therapy Techniques
II-MTP 204and Anatomy and Physiology-BIO 212
