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Therapeutic Massage
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
TMA 101 Introduction to Massage Therapy
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Survey of massage therapy practice including history, overview of bodywork systems, benefits and indications of massage,
and legal requirements of practice in Arizona.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 100 with a C or better or the required score on the Writing assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
TMA 120 Professionalism and Ethics for Massage Therapists
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Overview of the ethics and professionalism related to an effective, successful massage therapy/bodywork practice.
Includes general ethical principles of practice and professional dress, conduct, boundaries and communication.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
TMA 122 Business Management for Massage and Bodywork Practitioners
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Business management course designed specifically for massage therapy and bodywork practitioners. Includes business
planning and development, financial management, marketing, and communications for these professional practices.
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in TMA 290.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
TMA 125 Business, Ethics and Professionalism for Massage Therapy
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Overview of business, ethics, and professionalism related to an effective, successful massage therapy and bodywork
practice. Includes business start up and development, business plan, financial management, marketing, and
communications. Also includes general ethical principles of practice, professional dress and conduct, boundaries, and
ethical business practices.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 100 with a grade of C or better, or required score on the Writing assessment test.
Offered: Spring.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
TMA 201IN Therapeutic Massage Practices I
6 cr. hrs. 9 periods (3 lec., 6 lab)
Principles of professionalism, ethics, and legalities. Includes use of terminology related to massage therapy. Applications,
indications, and contraindications of the nine strokes of Swedish massage. Study of the human osseous and muscular
structure. Emphasis on normal movement patterns, origins, insertions, and functions of the muscular system.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160, PSY 101, TMA 101, TMA 120, WED 110, and WED 111 with a grade of C or better, and
WRT 101 with a grade of C or better or required score on the Writing assessment test.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall.
TMA 202IN Therapeutic Massage Practices II
6 cr. hrs. 9 periods (3 lec., 6 lab)
Refined application of the nine strokes of Swedish massage and contraindications to avoid. Application of advanced
principles and techniques of trigger point therapy, muscle energy technique, stretching, hydrotherapy protocols, hot and
cold applications, reflexology, and corporate massage. Study of the human osseous and muscular structure. Emphasis on
normal movement patterns and the origin, insertion, and function of the muscular system.
Prerequisite(s): TMA 201IN with a grade of C or better.
Information:
Course restricted to students admitted to program.
IN is the integrated version of the course with the lab and lecture taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall.
TMA 202LC Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab I
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
Students practice and perfect the application of fundamental Swedish Massage techniques in a supervised, supportive
learning environment in an on-site clinical setting. Course reinforces massage theory and practice learned in TMA 201.
Prerequisite(s): Requires concurrent registration with TMA 202.
Offered: Fall.
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