MSSG

Classes

MSSG1290 : Massage Clinic I

(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)

Under the supervision of an instructor, students will participate in an on campus clinic to gain experience working with the public. Students will demonstrate their assessment, treatment development plan, charting, and massage mastery skills.

Credit Hours

2

Prerequisites

MSSG1330, MSSG1340, MSSG1350, MSSG1360, MSSG1370, MSSG1480, MSSG1510, MSSG1520

MSSG1330 : Muscles and Movement

(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)

This course provides comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy of the muscular system and human kinesiology.

Credit Hours

3

MSSG1340 : Learning to Practice

(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)

This course provides students with knowledge and practical skills required to properly use massage equipment and supplies, and to effectively perform basic massage strokes and range of motion techniques.

Credit Hours

3

MSSG1360 : Planning Treatment

(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)

This course brings together lessons from previous courses to build a foundation for treatment planning in typical and special populations.

Credit Hours

3.5

MSSG1370 : Treating Common Musculoskeletal Complaints

(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)

In this course students will learn to apply their basic massage therapy skills to plan and provide treatment for the most common musculoskeletal pathologies.

Credit Hours

3.5

MSSG1480 : Building Your Massage Practice

(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)

In this course students will learn how to build their massage therapy practice as an employee or sole proprietor according to state laws, to market their practice and to build ethical referral networks. The last sessions of this course will be devoted to preparing for the MBLEX exam.

Credit Hours

4

MSSG1510 : Massage as a Profession

(students starting on or after May 17, 2021)

This course provides students with a strong foundation for understanding Massage Therapy as a profession. Students will learn the history of massage and the fundamental duties required for practicing safely and ethically.

Credit Hours

5