MTP 118 — Hydrotherapy and Introduction to Clinic
Covers the stages of injury and inflammation from acute, early to late subacute, and chronic. Discusses effects, indications and contraindications of massage therapy techniques on compromised tissue. Discusses different hydrotherapy techniques, effects, indications, contraindications, and sanitation. Introduces assessment procedures including intake and documentation. Ethics, standards of practice, and professional decision-making processes are discussed. Includes theory and practice of clinic treatments and procedures. Prerequisite: Must be 18 years of age or older and complete the program orientation to register for this course.