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Course Listings as of November 07, 2009 at 7:30pm

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.
  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.
 14 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.
  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 at 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.
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)
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. Prerequisites: MSSG 1013 Anatomy and Physiology, MSSG 1001-Anatomy: Massage Therapy, and MSSG 1003-Physiology: Massage Therapy.
 12 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)
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Meets the minimum 50-contact-hour requirement for licensure for Massage. Call 512.223.7541 for appointments.
 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 

Last Updated: November 07, 2009 at 7:30pm
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