Current C-GCC Catalog - Columbia-Greene Community College

knowledge on how to use acupuncture
points and meridian pathways to create a
full body session. Prerequisites: AH 105
and matriculation in Massage Therapy
program. BI 134 & BI 135 are strongly
recommended as prerequisites. (1 lecture
hour, 3 lab hours) (2 semester hours)
Spring
mt 201—Western medical massage
This course will provide students the
opportunity to examine health conditions.
Specifc techniques that are effective
for treating certain acute and chronic
conditions will be analyzed. Hydrocryo
Therapy, and heat applications
will be practiced, including the use of
immersions, cold packs, ice massages,
and hydroculator packs. Identifying when
a client needs a medical referral will
be discussed. Of the 75 hours, 50 will
be devoted to the discussion of specifc
pathologies and applicable treatment.
Students will have the opportunity to
practice techniques on chosen conditions
which best illustrate the general principles
of medical massage. Prerequisite: BI 130,
BI 135, and MT 102 all with a C or better.
(3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) (4 semester
hours) Fall
mt 210—eastern medical massage
This course will provide students the
opportunity to expand upon information
gathered in Eastern Anatomy and
Physiology and in Eastern Massage. Five
Element Theory, superfcial meridians,
elemential associations, patterns of
disharmony and organ dysfunction, and
methods of evaluation will be integrated to
design a comprehensive full body session
tailored to clients’ specifc needs and
health conditions. Prerequisite: MT 110,
BI 130 and BI 135 all with a C or better.
(3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours) (4 semester
hours) Fall
COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG
mt 220–massage Clinical i
This course is intended to provide students
with the opportunity to practice under the
supervision of a New York State licensed
massage therapist. The focus of the course
is for students to apply knowledge and
techniques acquired in previous massage
training to work with the general public.
Students may work with clients at (offsite)
locations selected by the massage
faculty (including athletic facilities,
retirement homes, abuse shelters, and
other such locations) for a total of 90
hours. No prescriptions will be needed and
sessions will range from 30 to 60 minutes.
Students will practice establishing client
boundaries and maintaining professional
conduct in dealing with the general public.
Prerequisites: MT 101, MT 102 and MT
110. (6 lab hours) (2 semester hours) Fall
mt 222—massage Clinical ii
This course will provide students with the
opportunity to practice in a clinical setting
under the supervision of New York State
licensed massage therapists. The focus of
this course is to apply the knowledge and
techniques acquired in all previous massage
therapy training courses. Students will
read prescriptions and write brief papers
outlining the etiology, description, and their
proposed treatment for the condition(s)
listed in the prescription. Students will
learn to do extensive intake evaluation and
subsequent treatment plans. This course
provides students the opportunity to prepare
and utilize intakes, maintain client records
and fles, recognize contraindications and
precautions, establish and maintain clear
boundaries, and maintain professional
conduct in dealing with the general public.
Prerequisites: MT 220, MT 201, and MT
210. (6 lab hours) (2 semester hours) Spring
mt 230—massage seminar
The focus of this class is to promote
professional standards of practice among
students. The importance of doing client-
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