MCH253 — 3 CR
CAD II Prerequisite: MCH243 CAD II is a continuation of CAD I. The student will be expected to spend a minimum of two hours per week outside lab time reinforcing the application learned in the classroom. (Offered on demand) MASSAGE THERAPY MSSG 6CR Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology & Contraindications I is a ninety (90) clock hour, six (6) credit hour course that provides students with the basic knowledge necessary to master the theory and practice of therapeutic massage. The human body, its structures and functions, is the territory of a massage therapist’s work. The more familiar the massage therapist is with the body and its functions, the better able he/ she will be to use the methods of therapeutic/ clinical massage that will most benefit the client. Through this course, the student will learn that appropriate “technique” is grounded in an understanding of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathophysiology. Students will become familiar with general and local contraindications, conditions or situations that make receiving a massage inadvisable. Students will be introduced to each of the body systems, their unique characteristics, potential endangerment sites, and structural abnormalities, as well as, common pathologies found in each of the body systems. The course familiarizes students with key concepts and terminology pertaining to pathology, as well as, common infectious agents, hygienic practices, and the inflammatory process. MSSG 1CR Massage T