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Apr 19, 2024
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Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MAST 135 Hydrotherapy and Injury Management5 credits This course teaches self-care techniques, correct body mechanics and the physiology of healing as they relate to treating sprains, strains and repetitive stress injuries. This includes instruction in specific hydrotherapy techniques.
Prerequisites: MAST 105 , MAST 115 , MAST 125 . Corequisites: MAST 145 , MAST 155 .
Quarters Offered: Winter
Global Outcome(s) This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.
Student Outcomes/Competencies: Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
- Apply appropriate hydrotherapy techniques to sprains, strains, and repetitive stress injuries
- Explain the stages of healing and inflammation
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to create an effective treatment plan
- Assess the severity of sprains, strains, and repetitive stress injuries
- Utilize correct body mechanics to avoid potential injury from administering massage
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