MSSG 1411 - Massage Therapy Fundamentals I

4 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 6 hrs. lab) Introduction to the theory and the application of skills necessary to perform basic massage skills and chair massage. This meets the minimum 125-contact-hour requirement for licensure. Students must complete an application process including an online application. Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Course Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate proficiency in the skills necessary to perform basic massage skills within the rules and regulations set by the regulatory agency.
2 - Select equipment.
3 - Demonstrate therapeutic principles of chair massage.
4 - Identify target populations.