2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
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7111-<strong>Roane</strong>StCommColl 6/16/06 2:58 PM Page 256<br />
Course Descriptions<br />
256 ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
MAS 119—Public Outreach for Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
This course will cover chair massage, sports event massage, public speaking/professional relationships<br />
related to massage practices. To build clientele, massage and somatic therapists must<br />
reach the public with brief, effective and professional demonstrations and presentations. Many<br />
massage therapists volunteer at athletic events as public relations for their businesses. Many<br />
groups and organizations offer the opportunity for guest speakers to educate their members<br />
about new, unusual or highly beneficial topics such as somatic therapies.<br />
2 hours lecture/1 hour laboratory<br />
MAS 120—Swedish Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
Students will be taught the techniques of Swedish Massage, which serves as the foundation in<br />
which all Western massage techniques were developed. Swedish Massage dates back to the<br />
early 19th century and is based on a scientific system of manipulating soft tissues.<br />
1 hour lecture—5 hours laboratory<br />
MAS 123—Overview of Somatic Therapies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
With hundreds of somatic therapy sub-specialties requiring advanced training, students need exposure<br />
to practitioners of as many of these as possible. When guest lecture/demonstration/lab<br />
presenters who practice an important sub-specialty are not available, the text will be used.<br />
2 hour lecture—1 hour laboratory<br />
MAS 130—Neuromuscular Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />
Neuromuscular therapy is designed to provide relief for patients suffering from acute and/or<br />
chronic myofascial (muscle-connective tissue) pain. Students will apply knowledge of neurological<br />
laws, ischemia, trigger points, nerve entrapment, and postural distortion to choose appropriate<br />
and effective techniques. Use of SOAP charts to document sessions is required. Main<br />
areas of concentration include head and neck, shoulder, carpal tunnel, and low back pain.<br />
2 hours lecture—6 hour laboratory<br />
MAS 135—Massage for Special Populations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
Infant, pregnancy, and geriatric massage are the main focus of this course. Other populations<br />
related to student interests and instructor expertise may be addressed also.<br />
2 hours lecture/1 hour laboratory<br />
MAS 151—Massage Business and Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />
Students will be introduced to business record keeping, insurance billing, independent contractor<br />
agreements, promotional materials, and methods of building a practice.<br />
1 hour lecture<br />
MAS 152—Clinical Massage Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
Students must document at least 60 hours of massage practice and attend at least two seminar<br />
sessions. The experiential learning activities of recruiting clients and arranging at least one outside<br />
setting for giving massage sessions may be completed prior to the course starting.<br />
Clinical<br />
SPANISH<br />
SPAN 1010—Beginning Spanish I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
Elementary grammar, pronunciation and conversation through the use of films, videotapes,<br />
cassette tapes, filmstrips and computer programs. (No prerequisite)<br />
SPAN 1020—Beginning Spanish II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
Continuation of Beginning Spanish I. (Prerequisite: SPA 101)<br />
SPAN 2010—Intermediate Spanish I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
Advanced grammar and conversation through use of films, videotapes, cassette tapes, filmstrips,<br />
computer programs and library readings. (Prerequisite: SPA 102)<br />
SPAN 2020—Intermediate Spanish II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
Continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. (Prerequisite: SPA 201)