CE Course Schedule
Course Listings as of November 21, 2009 at 8:30pm
Massage Therapy Evening Classes
MSSG 1005 Hydrotherapy/Therapeutic Modalities
(30.0 hours/$210.00/$3.50 Insurance)
The use of accepted hydrotherapy and holistic modalities of external application of temperature for its reflexive effect. Meets the minimum 20-contact-hour requirement for licensure for Massage. Students receive hands-on training in skills and knowledge needed to perform techniques and SPA skills with the use of varying thermal applications. Students are introduced to aromatherapy, reflexology, paraffin, body wrap treatments and hydro/cryotherapy. Each student performs hands-on applications and select spa techniques in lab. Text for this class is: Hydrotherapy Theory and Technique, ISBN: 0-9644662-5-2. Classes are held on Fridays. Online HIPAA Required.
4 97325 Aug 28 - Nov 13 5:00pm - 7:30p F RVS X300 OH Potts, Jeff T
MSSG 1007 Business Practices and Professional Ethics
(50.0 hours/$350.00)
The study of physical and financial office practices and marketing. Includes ethical practices for massage therapists as established by law or regulatory agency. Meets the minimum 45-contact-hour requirement for licensure for Massage. Students learn scope of practice, ethical standards, policies and regulations that affect a massage business. Topics include establishing self-care strategies and successful therapeutic relationships; forming professional alliances; attracting particular markets using sales, marketing and retention strategies; and how to apply financial, administrative and insurance processes to the massage profession. Students will create business plan outlines for massage practices. Text for this class is: Massage a Career at Your Fingertips (5th Edition) ISBN: 0-9644662-5-2. Classes are held on Fridays.
9 97326 Nov 20 - Feb 17 5:00pm -10:00p F RVS X300 OH Sollock, Ben E
MSSG 1009 Health and Hygiene
(30.0 hours/$210.00)
The study of safety and sanitation practices including universal precautions. The importance of proper body mechanics, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, maintaining the massage environment, and the advantage of therapeutic relationships is also included. Meets the minimum 20-contact-hour requirement for licensure for Massage. Text for this class is: Body Mechanics and Self-Care Manual, ISBN: 0-8385-0747-6. Classes are held on Fridays.
1 97327 Aug 28 - Nov 13 7:30pm -10:00p F RVS X300 OH Potts, Jeff T
MSSG 1011 Massage Therapy Fundamentals I
(125.0 hours/$815.00/$50.00 Lab/$13.50 Insurance)
Introduction to the theory and application of skills necessary to perform Swedish massage to meet the first minimum 125-contact-hour requirement for licensure. Online HIPAA Required. The classical Swedish massage technique, incorporating effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, tapotement, and joint movements are presented. Students develop a full-body routine specifically designed to increase range of motion, reduce stiffness, and stretch connective tissues in order to help their clients achieve a greater sense of relaxation. As well as an understanding of the history of complementary healthcare. Developing these superior Swedish massage skills help enable the student to advance to our next level of study. Text for this class is: Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques ISBN: 0130987158. Classes are held on Mondays and every other Saturday. http://www2.austincc.edu/ce/hpi.html.
1 97328 Aug 24 - Dec 21 5:00pm -10:00p M RVS X300 OH Potts, Jeff T
Aug 24 - Dec 21 12:00pm - 5:00p S RVS X300
MSSG 1013 Anatomy and Physiology for Massage
(80.0 hours/$560.00)
In-depth coverage of the structure and function of the human body. Includes cell structure and function, tissues, body organization, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Emphasizes homeostasis/wellness care. Meets the minimum 75-contact hour requirement for licensure in massage. Text for this class is: The Massage Connection: Anatomy and Physiology ISBN: 0781734762. Classes are held on Wednesdays.
c 97329 Aug 26 - Dec 9 5:00pm -10:00p W RVS X300 OH Lucas, Marta
MSSG 2013 Kinesiology for Massage
(55.0 hours/$385.00)
Description
Applied study of human kinesiology. Muscle movements and dysfunctions will be discussed and palpated. Includes theory and practice of functional muscle testing. Meets the minimum 50-contact-hour requirement for licensure for Massage. Text for this class is: Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Assessment Techniques ISBN: 0781734762. Classes are held on Wednesdays. Prerequisite: MSSG 1013: Anatomy & Physiology or MSSG 1001 and MSSG 1003.
9 99779 Dec 16 - Mar 24 5:00pm -10:00p W RVS X300 OH Lucas, Marta
MSSG 2086 Internship: Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
(50.0 hours/$150.00/$50.00 Lab/$13.50 Insurance)
Enables students to synthesize knowledge, apply skills in a clinical setting, and develop experience managing workflow. In this capstone course, students integrate skills, knowledge and abilities acquired in all massage technique courses as they perform massage at an on campus practicum site. Students will be under the direct supervision is provided by a licensed massage therapy instructor on the staff at Austin Community College Locations. Meets the minimum 50-contact-hour requirement for licensure for Massage. Text for this class is the Student Internship Handbook provided in class. Online HIPAA Required. http://www2.austincc.edu/ce/hpi.html.
10 96614 Aug 27 - Oct 26 9:00am - 9:00p MTWThF HBC 405.0 OH Matthews, Alex D
Aug 27 - Oct 26 9:00am - 6:00p S HBC 405.0
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