MAST 145 Pathologies For Massage Therapy

5 credits

This course introduces an array of pathological conditions commonly encountered in massage practice. The effects, benefits, and contraindications of massage are also covered.

Prerequisites: MAST 105, MAST 115, MAST 125.

Corequisites: MAST 135, MAST 155.

Quarters Offered: Winter

Global Outcome(s)
This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

Recognize multiple pathologies commonly encountered in massage therapy
Describe massage benefits and contraindications for individuals with various disease states
Explain the systems of the body as they relate to a particular pathology
Converse with the health care community using appropriate medical terminology
Research and analyze pathology articles as they apply to indications and contraindications of massage