MASS 1303 025 Class Dates & Times

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Course Description

Students will learn contraindications, precautions, special positioning & techniques appropriate for various special populations that have special needs, conditions, and/or situations. An array of populations may be explored that may include, but not be limited to pregnant women, the elderly, athletes, cancer patients, AIDS patients, persons with mobility challenges that may require seated/chair massage. Students will explore ways of adapting and adjusting their massage techniques, pressure usage, timing, and pace to meet the unique needs of various special populations. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Massage Therapy Program. (2 hours of lecture/week and 1 hour of lab/week)
Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.

Effective 2024 Fall Semester, the following will be changing for MASS 1303:

The credit hours for the class are changing to: .66

The course description is changing to: Students will explore ways of adapting and adjusting their massage techniques, pressure usage, timing, and pace to meet the unique needs of various special populations. Topics include contraindications, precautions and special positioning.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Massage Therapy Program. Co-requisites: MASS 1100, MASS 1401, MASS 1302 (20 contact hrs)
Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway

Textbooks

Bookstores are located on the Roane County and Oak Ridge campuses.

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Contact Information

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Contact this course's academic department. Be sure to mention the course number: MASS 1303 025