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Major: 3144
Effective Term: 2019 Fall   

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 60-67
CIP Code: 51.3501

Instructional Council: Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness (32)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
31-9011?Massage Therapists


Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Massage Therapy program is designed to provide students with the foundational and advanced technical skills to meet State of Arizona licensure qualifications and is designed to prepare students for employment as massage professionals. The field of massage therapy is a holistic profession focused on helping people improve their physical and emotional well-being. Partnering with instructors and fellow students in a hands-on learning environment, students will gain a deep understanding of massage therapy integrating classic techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, and therapeutic. Students will have opportunities in onsite clinical and classroom settings working with a variety of individuals. Upon completion of this program students will be prepared to work in a range of settings including private practice, physical therapy clinics, chiropractic offices, corporate/franchised spas, sports industry, and destination resorts.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester: PC




Required Courses
MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business (3) OR
WED204 Establishing a Massage Practice (3) 3

+ WED230 Therapeutic Massage Practices I 6
+ WED231 Therapeutic Massage Practices II 6
+ WED232 Therapeutic Massage Practices III 6

+ WED250 Clinical Practicum (3) OR
+ WED250AA Clinical Practicum: Part I (1.5) AND
+ WED250AB Clinical Practicum: Part II (1.5) 3
 Credits: 24

Learning Outcomes
1. Utilize effective written and oral communication skills with clients and colleagues in accordance with industry standards. (BIO160, CRE101, FON241, HCC130, HCC145AA, HES100, HES271, MGT253, REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED204, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC, [FYC], [HU], [MA], (COM))
2. Effectively apply knowledge of body systems, functional anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies to the practice of massage therapy. (BIO160, FON241, HCC145AA, HES100, HES271, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC)
3. Demonstrate effective and culturally responsive communication skills to build trust and rapport with clients. (CRE101, FON241, HCC130, HES100, HES271, REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC, [FYC], [HU], (COM))
4. Establish and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for both therapist and client. (FON241, HES100, HES271, MGT253, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , PSY101, REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED204, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC, (COM))
5. Demonstrate appropriate physical and emotional self-care strategies. (FON241, HES100, HES271, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , PSY101, REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC, (COM))
6. Evaluate the profession of massage therapy within the context of the healthcare field. (CRE101, HCC130, HCC145AA, MGT253, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED204, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC, [FYC])
7. Assess and create individualized treatment plans that are safe and effective for a variety of populations. (FON241, HES100, HES271, PED101JU, PED101PS, PED102PS, PED103PS, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO , REC120, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC, [MA])
8. Practice industry-accepted professional and ethical behavior including the maintenance of boundaries appropriate to the field. (HCC130, HCC145AA, MGT253, PSY101, WED120, WED125, WED135, WED145, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED176, WED182, WED183, WED204, WED210, WED215, WED218, WED225, WED228, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC)
9. Perform effective targeted and full body massage techniques in a professional environment. (WED120, WED135, WED145, WED210, WED230, WED231, WED232, WED250, WED250AA, WED250AB, WED297AA, WED297AB, WED297AC)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: January 22, 2019

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