TN 256 - Specialty Areas in Massage Practice

This hands-on course consists of learning and performing numerous massage therapy skills to enhance the student’s current application of therapeutic massage in a clinical setting. The student will learn the application and techniques unique to various modalities that include, but are not limited to, postural assessment, connective tissue massage, trigger point therapy, remedial exercise/stretching, applications of hot and cold hydrotherapy, and positioning. The course will incorporate a comprehensive analytical and practical application of therapeutic massage. Contact Hours: 60.00 60.00 clock hours. Prerequisite: TN 225 Massage Theory and Practice II, SC 206/SC 206L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab for Allied Health Professionals (Clock Hour Course), TN 115 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid or valid CPR license. Corequisite: None.