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TMA 240 Therapeutic Massage National Certification Exam Preparation
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Course prepares students for National Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Course includes anatomy,
physiology, kinesiology and pathology of body systems; Asian and non-Western bodywork approaches; massage and
bodywork assessment, theory and application; and professional standards, ethics, and business and legal practices. Also
includes effective study approaches and test taking strategies.
Information: Offered for current massage students or licensed massage therapists or bodyworkers.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
TMA 290LC Therapeutic Massage Clinical
3 cr. hrs. 8 periods (8 lab)
Application and integration of fundamental and advanced massage techniques for various purposes and populations.
Includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pain and Injury Management, Stretching, Range of Motion, Asian, Energy and Hospital-
Based massage therapies.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of TMA 101, 125, 201IN, 202IN, 202LC, 203IN, 203LC, 210, 215, and WED 110, 111 with
a grade of “C” or better.
Offered: Spring.
TMA 291 Therapeutic Massage Internship
1 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lab)
Advancement and refinement of the knowledge, practice skills and professional abilities necessary for success in a
therapeutic massage setting. Includes observing, assisting and participating in various duties and massage practices in an
off-site, clinical therapeutic massage setting as appropriate and specific to the internship site. Also includes observation
and application of business and professional skills.
Prerequisite(s): Completion od TMA 101, 125, 201IN, 202IN, 202LC, 203IN, 203LC, 210, 215 and WED 110, 111 with
a grade of “C” or better.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Students enrolling for the first time must take the course concurrently with TMA 290LC.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
TMA 296 Therapeutic Massage Independent Study
1-3 cr. hrs. 2-6 periods (.5-1.5 lec., 1.5-4.5 lab)
Opportunity to continue development as a massage therapist through the pursuit of a specific project or area of study in
therapeutic massage. Content will be determined by instructor and student.
Information:
Students must obtain faculty approval before enrolling in this course.
Course content and performance objectives will be kept on file.
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
Tohono O’odham
courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses ” on page 292
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE — TOHONO O’ODHAM
101 Elementary Tohono O’odham I
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Skill development to provide proficiency in basic communication in the Tohono O’dham language. Includes listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. Also includes an emphasis on examination of Tohono O’odham cultural traditions.
Offered: Spring.
THO 102 Elementary Tohono O’odham II
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Continuation of THO 101. Includes increased proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing and continued study of
Tohono O’odham cultural traditions.
Prerequisite(s): THO 101.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
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