Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 579 WED218 / 1 CREDIT / 1 PERIOD AROMATHERAPY Physiology of aromatherapy; methods of use; preparation of oils; uses in sports, beauty care, massage, child care, health care, at work, and in the home. Prerequisites: None. WED230 / 6 CREDITS / 9 PERIODS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE PRACTICES I Principles of professionalism, ethics, and legalities. Includes use of terminology related to massage therapy. Applications, indications, and contraindications of the nine strokes of Swedish massage. Study of the human osseous and muscular structure. Emphasis on normal movement patterns, origins, insertions, and functions of the muscular system. Prerequisites: (BIO160 and WED165) or permission of Program Director. WED231 / 6 CREDITS / 9 PERIODS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE PRACTICES II Refined application of the nine strokes of Swedish massage and contraindications to avoid. Application of advanced principles and techniques of trigger point therapy, muscle energy technique, stretching, hydrotherapy protocols, hot and cold applications, reflexology, and corporate massage. Study of the human osseous and muscular structure. Emphasis on normal movement patterns and the origin, insertion, and function of the muscular system. Prerequisites: WED230. WED232 / 6 CREDITS / 10 PERIODS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE PRACTICES III Refinement and integration of technical skills, psychosocial competencies, and role identity. Exploration of techniques to assess and facilitate range of motion and function; purpose, benefits, indications, and contraindications of therapeutic massage for specific neuro-musculoskeletal disorders/ injury and special populations. Application of massage techniques with therapists pre- and post-client evaluations of the client. Adaptation of massage techniques for special populations. Prerequisites: WED231. Corequisite: WED250, or permission of Program Director. WED250 / 3 CREDITS / 6 PERIODS CLINICAL PRACTICUM Application of fundamental massage techniques. Prerequisites: WED231. Corequisites: WED232, and permission of Program Director.