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Course Listings 2017-2018 320 PMH114 180 Clock Hours Massage Therapy Advanced Techniques Advanced anatomy and massage, focusing in detail on the skeletal and muscular components and manipulations of the upper body. Students are taught 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. Eastern Massage is taught with an emphasis on Thai Massage and its integration with Western Structural Massage. Recently learned skills will be practiced on the general public during clinic. Prerequisite: PMH113 or Instructor's permission. PMH213 180 Clock Hours Massage Therapy Mastery Techniques I An advanced anatomy and massage course focusing in detail on the remaining skeletal and muscular components and manipulations of the upper body. Students are taught the remaining 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. The course continues in this vein with the lower body, studying its skeletal and muscular anatomy as well as its corresponding kinesiology. Lower body deep tissue techniques will be introduced. Business skills and entrepreneurial perspectives conducive to the industry of massage therapy are taught along with promotional massage techniques such as chair massage. Course includes two-weeks of supervised clinic with coaching to gain practical experience working on the general public. Prerequisite: PMH114 or Instructor's permission. PMH214 180 Clock Hours Massage Therapy Mastery Techniques II An advanced anatomy and massage course focusing in detail on the skeletal and muscular components and manipulations of the lower body. Students will learn all the remaining 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. 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. Prerequisite: PMH213 or Instructor's permission. PMP120 180 Clock Hours Massage Therapy Basics The foundational knowledge and hands-on basics necessary for success in the Professional Massage Therapy Program. Course includes: orientation, sanitation, hygiene, safety, massage contraindications, history, ethics, healthy therapeutic relationships, professional communication, overview of the human body, healthcare terminology, muscle theory, client care, self-care, Reflexology, and Swedish massage. Prerequisite: None. PMP121 180 Clock Hours Massage Therapy Advanced Advanced anatomy and massage, focusing in detail on the skeletal and muscular components and manipulations of the upper body. Students are taught 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. Eastern Massage is taught with an emphasis on Thai Massage and its integration with Western Structural Massage. Recently learned skills will be practiced on the general public during clinic. Prerequisite: PMP120 or Instructor's permission.