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Week
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Chapter
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Lecture
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In-Class Laboratory Practice
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1
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1 and 2
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History of Massage & Therapeutic Relationships
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Video presentation on history of massage & QA
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2
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3 and 6
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Tools and Effects of Massage
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Massage table features, adjustments, bolsters and cushions placements
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3
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7
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Body Mechanics, Table Position and Draping
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Draping and examples of good body mechanics
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4
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8
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Fundamentals of massage techniques
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Video demonstration on relaxation massage
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5
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8
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Massage techniques for the back
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Application of general massage on back regions
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6
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8
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Massage techniques for the arms, legs, and feet
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Application of general massage for relaxation on prone position
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7
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8
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Massage techniques for the supine position
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Application of general massage for relaxation on supine position
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8
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9
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Infection Control & Emergency Preparedness
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Hand washing procedure and full body massages on each other
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9
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10
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Treatment plans, intake forms, and assessment
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Intake form, assessment, charting, and client interview role-play
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10
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11
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Special Populations
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Pregnancy massage techniques and table positions
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11
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13
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Foot Reflexology
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Foot Reflexology application
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12
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14
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Clinical & Sports Massage
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Clinical assessment and sports massage application
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13
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15
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Seated Massage
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Chair massage application
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14
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18
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Introduction to the Human Body
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Demonstration of passive & active transport of body fluids using massage techniques. Identify body cavities, directional and regional terms
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