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TMA 203IN Therapeutic Massage Practices III
6 cr. hrs. 9 periods (3 lec., 6 lab)
Refinement and integration of technical skills, psychosocial competencies, and role identity. Exploration of techniques to
assess and facilitate range of motion and functions; purpose, benefits, indications, and contraindications of therapeutic
massage for specific neuro-musculoskeletal disorders/injury and special populations. Application of massage techniques
with therapist’s pre- and post-client evaluations of the client. Adaptation of massage techniques for special populations.
Prerequisite(s): TMA 202IN, 210, and 215 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 lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Spring.
TMA 203LC Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab II
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
Students practice and perfect the application of Swedish and Deep Tissue massage techniques in a supervised, supportive
learning environment in an on-site clinical setting. Course reinforces massage theory and practice learned in TMA 202.
Prerequisite(s): Requires concurrent registration with TMA 203.
Offered: Spring.
TMA 209 Introduction to Pathology
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Introduces the student to basic disease processes and common pathologies associated with each of the organ systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 with a grade of C or better.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
TMA 210 Fundamentals of Kinesiology
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
The course will provide a survey of the biology of movement including a review of the skeletal and muscular systems,
planes of movement and terms of anatomical references; structure and functions of joints; origins, insertions and actions
of muscles of the trunk and limbs. Lab portion will include demonstration and analysis of normal and abnormal movement.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160.
Offered: Spring.
TMA 211 Introduction to Human Systems Pathology
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
The course will introduce the student to basic disease processes and common pathologies associated with each of the
organ systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
TMA 212 Pathology for Massage and Bodywork
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lab)
Provides an overview of pathology as related to massage therapy and bodywork. Includes cautions, contraindications and
adaptive measures as applied to common pathologies of organ systems. Also includes the potential interactions between
bodywork and medications.
Prerequisite(s): Current Therapeutic Massage Program students must have completed TMA 211 with a grade of “C” or
better.
Information: Can be taken by licensed massage therapists as an enrichment elective or continuing education hours.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
TMA 214 Pregnancy Massage
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Basic information and techniques for performing massage on pregnant clients. Includes information about body changes
during pregnancy, benefits and cautions of pregnancy massage, and techniques for common discomforts during
pregnancy. Also includes pre-session considerations, setting and supplies for pregnancy massage, and suggestions for
documentation.
Prerequisite(s): Must be an active massage student or licensed massage therapist.
Information: Designed as a TMA elective or continuing education for licensed massage therapists.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
TMA 215 Introduction to Pathology for Massage and Bodywork
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduces the student to basic disease processes and common pathologies associated with organ systems and provides
an overview of pathology pertinent to massage therapy and bodywork. Includes cautions, contraindications and adaptive
measures as applied to common pathologies of organ systems. Also includes the potential interactions between bodywork
and medications.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 and TMA 101 with a grade of C or better.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
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