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Course Listings 2019-2020 362 PMP121 175 Clock Hours Massage Therapy Advanced Advanced anatomy and massage, focusing in greater detail on the skeletal and muscular components and manipulations of the body. Students are taught all the bones and muscles of the body and introduced to the kinesiology that develops from their interactions. Deep-tissue, Thai massage, and reflexology are introduced. Recently learned skills will be practiced on the public during clinic with coaching. Prerequisites: PMP120 or Program Manager's permission. PMP220 175 Clock Hours Massage Therapy Mastery I An advanced anatomy and massage course focusing in detail on the skeletal and muscular components and manipulations of the upper body. Students will review the bones and muscles of the upper body and the kinesiology that develops from their interactions. Corresponding deep-tissue massage for the upper body is taught in conjunction with the advanced anatomy to ensure its practical application. Integration of deep tissue, Thai massage, myofascial, and structural massage are emphasized. Subjective, objective, assessment, and plan (S.O.A.P.) notes are introduced. The course concludes with two weeks of supervised clinic with coaching. Prerequisites: PMP121 or Program Manager's permission. PMP221 175 Clock Hours Massage Therapy Mastery II An advanced anatomy and massage course focusing in detail on the skeletal and muscular components and manipulations of the lower body. Students will review all of the bones and muscles of the lower body and the kinesiology that develops from their interactions. Corresponding deep-tissue massage for the lower body is taught in conjunction with the advanced anatomy to ensure its practical application. Students combine all of their program skills, integrating anatomy, kinesiology, concepts, theories, and techniques to properly assess clients and apply critical thinking in tailoring treatments to individuals with documentation. Clients with unique needs are covered such as athletes, expecting mothers, infants, older adults, obese individuals, people with disabilities, and end of life care. Persons with common injuries and conditions are also covered, teaching specific strategies and protocols to address them. Entrepreneurial skills conducive to the industry of massage therapy will continue to be reinforced while an exit plan is created for the student's entrance into the industry. The course concludes with two weeks of supervised clinic with coaching to gain practical experience working on the general public and applying the assessment/treatment approaches focused on in the course. Prerequisites: PMP220 or Program Manager's permission. (PON) PERIOPERATIVE NURSING PON210 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Perioperative Principles I Role and responsibilities of the professional nurse in the perioperative setting. Team concepts, patient care, nursing process and impact of quality assurance. Role of Association of Operating Room Nurse Standards of Practice. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Operating Room Nursing program or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: PON214. PON212 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Perioperative Principles II Common pathogenic organisms and methods of sanitation/sterilization. Instruments, procedures, intervention measures related to the operating room. State and federal regulating agencies. Moral and ethical issues. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PON210 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: PON214. PON214 Lab 4 Credits 9.5 Periods Perioperative Laboratory Practical application of perioperative nursing. Aseptic technique. Scrubbing, gowning, gloving, instrumentation, and maintenance of a sterile field. Accountability emphasized. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Operating Room Nursing program. Corequisites: PON210 and PON212.

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