Course Description

Designed for a student who plans to work as an employee, a self-employed independent contractor or an employer of other massage therapists, this course will cover basics of business record keeping, taxes, insurance, contracts, job applications, and legal business structures for business. Promotional materials and methods of practice building will also be emphasized. They will learn to write clear, concise and accurate clinical documentation. Students will describe the components of a therapeutic environment, the importance of professional communication, scheduling, time management, and managing stressors and burnout. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Massage Therapy Program. (2 lecture hours/week)
Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.

Effective 2024 Fall Semester, MASS 1201 will be inactivated.