Course Descriptions

TMA 101 - Introduction to Massage Therapy

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Analyze professional development strategies.

1. Describe the historical development of therapeutic massage.
2. Describe the distinguishing characteristics of various types of bodywork systems.
3. Explain the physiological and psychological effects of massage.
4. Explain the effects of massage on the circulatory, muscular, nervous and integumentary systems. 
5. Explain the main contraindications for massage.
6. Describe the relationship between massage and the wellness model.
7. Explain the physiological and psychological effects of stress and pain and the role of massage therapy in the management of stress and pain.
8. Explain the importance of Personal Performance Competencies.

1. History of Therapeutic Massage
   1. Massage in Eastern cultures
   2. Massage in Western cultures
   3. Development of modern massage techniques
   4. Contemporary developments in massage

1. Bodywork Systems
   1. Swedish massage
   2. Acupressure
   3. Shiatsu
   4. Sports massage
   5. Trager method

1. Effects of Massage 
   1. Physiological
      1. Circulatory
      2. Muscular
      3. Nervous
      4. Integumentary
      5. Other
   2. Psychological
   3. Contraindications
2. Role of Massage in Health
   1. Wellness model
      1. Body
      2. Mind
      3. Emotion
      4. Spirit
   2. Balance and integration
   3. Stress and pain management
      1. Physiological effects
      2. Psychological effects
      3. Effects of massage
3. Personal Performance Competencies
   1. Self awareness; self assessment
   2. Psycho-social competence

TMA 120 - Professionalism and Ethics for Massage Therapists

1. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.
2. Analyze professional development strategies.

1. Identify and summarize the core psychological concepts involved in responsible and ethical behavior, which includes the five major types of interpersonal boundaries. 
2. List and demonstrate the skills and abilities of effective professional therapeutic communication. 
3. Describe and demonstrate the role of the health care practitioner in preventing dual relationships.  
4. Explain and distinguish between the concepts of touch, intimacy, sex and sexuality. 
5. Identify and describe the major elements of professional and ethical practice management. 
6. Examine and demonstrate how professionalism, working ethics, and social responsibility can be promoted in a therapeutic massage and bodywork practice. 

1. Ethical Principles
   1. Key terms and Core Psychological Concepts
   2. Self-accountability
   3. Resolving ethical dilemmas
   4. Boundaries
2. Effective Therapeutic Communication
   1. Verbal communication
   2. Non verbal communication
3. Dual Relationships
   1. The range & risks of dual relationships
   2. The special case of schools
4. Touch, Intimacy, Sex & Sexuality
   1. The distinction
   2. Sex and touch therapy
   3. Sexual misconduct
   4. Desexualizing the touch experience
5. Ethical Practice Management
   1. Professionalism
   2. Scope of practice
   3. Standards of practice
   4. Policy statements
   5. Informed consent
   6. Declining potential new clients
6. Conscious Business
   1. Social responsibility
   2. Image
   3. Ethics

TMA 201IN - Therapeutic Massage Practices I

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Identify and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations appropriate to the program. 
2. Use the Personal Performance Competencies to demonstrate self-awareness and self-assessment skills. 
3. Describe the ethical responsibilities of a massage therapist as they relate to the influence of touch, intention, and intuition during massage. 
4. Apply principles of professional, ethical, and legal behavior.
5. Describe respect and trust as related to the massage therapist/client relationship.
6. Use appropriate touch in establishing boundaries related to the client/massage therapist relationship.
7. Follow procedure for massage preparation.
8. Follow regulations related to hygiene, sanitation, and safety.
9. Complete a health history interview and assess a client before, during, and after a massage.
10. Document treatment sessions using universal Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP) formatting.
11. Drape a client appropriately.
12. Apply centering and grounding when performing a massage.
13. Use proper breathing techniques during massage.
14. Use correct body mechanics when performing a massage.
15. Describe the structure and function of primary tissue types, organ systems, and body cavities.
16. Use terminology related to body position/postural alignment and joint motion.
17. Define anatomical planes of motion and perform the joint motions in each plane.

1. HIPAA
   1. Overview
   2. Regulations
   3. Applications
      1. Procedures
      2. Documentation
   4. Other
2. Personal Performance Competencies
   1. Types
      1. Comprehension
      2. Persistence
      3. Self-confidence
      4. Judgment
      5. Communication
      6. Attempts to improve
      7. Cooperation
      8. Acceptance of criticism
      9. Quality of work
      10. Punctuality/attendance
      11. Professional appearance
      12. Knowledge
      13. Organization of work
      14. Integrity
      15. Relationships with others
   2. Self-awareness skills
   3. Self-assessment skills 
3. Principles of Professional, Ethical and Legal Behavior
   1. Ethical behavior
      1. Respecting boundaries
         1. Self
         2. Intention
         3. Intuition
         4. Touch
         5. Other
      2. Right of refusal
      3. Informed consent
      4. Confidentiality
      5. Sexual misconduct
      6. Scope of practice
   2. Legal behavior
      1. Scope of practice
      2. Other
   3. Professional behavior
4. Client/Massage Therapist Relationship
   1. Respect and trust
      1. Professional relationship
         1. Reliability
         2. Consistency
         3. Confidentiality
         4. Demeanor
      2. Rapport
      3. Communication
      4. Scope of practice
   2. Establishing boundaries
      1. Touch
      2. Intention
      3. Quality of touch
      4. Effects
5. Therapist Preparation for Massage
   1. Client preparation
      1. Equipment
         1. Table
         2. Body supports
         3. Draping
         4. Lubricants
         5. Other
      2. Setting up the environment
         1. Temperature
         2. Music
         3. Lighting
         4. Other
      3. Focusing/centering/grounding
         1. Deep breathing
         2. Techniques for quieting the mind
         3. Stretching
         4. Being present
         5. Follow a ritual
      4. Draping of client
         1. Materials
         2. Privacy
         3. Techniques
      5. Hygiene/Sanitation/Safety
         1. Personal health
         2. Appearance
         3. Hygiene
         4. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements
         5. Universal precautions
         6. Prevention/control
   2. Health History
      1. Interview
      2. Form
      3. Informed consent
      4. Physician referral
   3. Massage Documentation (SOAP Format)
      1. Subjective evaluation
         1. Previous massage experience
         2. Expectations
         3. Probing questions
      2. Objective evaluation
         1. Palpation
         2. Range of motion
         3. Visual assessment
      3. Assessment
         1. Tissue change
         2. Client reaction/response
      4. Plan of Action
         1. Physician orders
         2. Client goals
         3. Client education
         4. Future appointments
6. Massage Procedure
   1. Body position of client
      1. Supine
      2. Sidelying
      3. Prone
      4. Seated
   2. Sequence
      1. Supine
      2. Sidelying
      3. Prone
      4. Seated
   3. Body mechanics
      1. Stance
      2. Posture
      3. Leverage
      4. Balance
      5. Assistive devices
      6. Positioning
      7. Breathing
      8. Other
   4. Continuous assessment skills
      1. Client reaction/interaction
      2. Tissue change
      3. Breathing rate
      4. Range of motion changes
   5. Massage completion
      1. Time-to-go ritual
      2. Follow-up instructions
7. Structure and Function
   1. Primary tissue type
   2. Organ systems
   3. Body cavities
8. Descriptive Terminology
   1. Body position/posture alignment
   2. Joint motion
   3. Body regions
9. Anatomical Planes of Motion and Joint Movements
   1. Definition
   2. Performance

TMA 202IN - Therapeutic Massage Practices II

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Explain and demonstrate mastery of nine basic massage strokes.
2. Describe the physiology, benefits, indications, contraindications and effects of the nine basic massage strokes and therapeutic modalities.
3. Use a massage sequence appropriate for the client.
4. Perform a complete body massage.
5. Demonstrate continuous assessment skills to evaluate a client’s response during massage.
6. Perform functional analysis emphasizing planes of motion, joint movements, and postural alignment.
7. Describe articular and osseous structure and function of the skeletal system.
8. Describe skeletal muscular structure, function, origins, insertions, actions, and associated nerve plexuses.
9. Explain the cultural significance of acknowledging energy and meridian therapy.
10. Explain and use therapeutic modalities.
11. Describe the equipment and apply techniques for corporate massage.
12. Describe the role of the massage therapist in collaborating with other health care professionals.
13. Document the development of a therapeutic relationship and treatment process with a case study.

1. Nine Basic Massage Strokes
   1. Strokes
      1. Touch
      2. Effleurage
      3. Petrissage
      4. Friction
      5. Compression
      6. Tapotment
      7. Vibration
      8. Joint movements
      9. Stretching
   2. Physiology
   3. Benefits
   4. Indications/contraindications
   5. Effects
2. Preparation for Massage
   1. Client preparation
      1. Lubricants
      2. Other
   2. Setting up the environment
      1. Temperature
      2. Music
      3. Lighting
      4. Other
   3. Focusing/centering/grounding
      1. Deep breathing
      2. Tec.Quieting the mind
      3. Stretching
      4. Being present
      5. Following a ritual
   4. Draping the client
      1. Materials
      2. Privacy
      3. Techniques
   5. Hygiene/sanitation
      1. Personal health
      2. Appearance
      3. Hygiene
      4. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements
      5. Universal precautions
      6. Prevention/control
   6. Health history form
      1. Informed consent
      2. Physician referral
      3. Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP) documentation
   7. Massage documentation
      1. Equipment
         1. Table
         2. Body supports
         3. Draping
      2. Subjective evaluation
         1. Previous massage experience
         2. Expectations
         3. Probing questions
      3. Objective evaluation
         1. Palpitation
         2. Range of motion
         3. Visual assessment
      4. Assessment
         1. Tissue change
         2. Client reaction/response
      5. Plan of action
         1. Physician orders
         2. Client goals
         3. Client education
         4. Future appointments
3. Massage Procedure
   1. Body position of client
      1. Supine
      2. Sidelying
      3. Prone
      4. Seated
   2. Sequence
      1. Supine
      2. Sidelying
      3. Prone
      4. Seated
   3. Body mechanics
      1. Stance
      2. Posture
      3. Leverage
      4. Balance
      5. Assistive devices
      6. Positioning
      7. Breathing
      8. Other
   4. Continuous assessment skills
      1. Client reaction/interaction
      2. Tissue change
      3. Breathing rate
      4. Range of motion changes
   5. Massage completion
      1. Time-to-go ritual
      2. Follow-up instructions
4. Functional Analysis
   1. Planes of motion
   2. Joint movement
   3. Body posture
5. Articular and Osseous Structure and Function
   1. Vertebral column
   2. Cranial cavity
   3. Shoulder complex
   4. Elbow complex
   5. Wrist/hand complex
   6. Hip complex
   7. Knee complex
   8. Ankle/foot complex
6. Skeletal Muscles
   1. Functions
   2. Structure
   3. Physiology
   4. Contraction
   5. Origins and insertions
   6. Other
7. Structure and Function of Peripheral Nerve Plexuses
   1. Cervical
   2. Brachial
   3. Lumbo-sacral
8. Multi Cultural Health Systems
   1. Historical origin
      1. India
      2. China
      3. Japan
      4. Other
   2. Concept of energy
      1. Chi
      2. Prana
      3. Ki
      4. Meridian therapy
      5. Other
9. Therapeutic Modalities
   1. Types
      1. Hydrotherapy
      2. Heat, cold, and ice applications
      3. Trigger point therapy
      4. Reflexology
      5. Other
   2. Indications
   3. Contraindications
10. Corporate Massage
    1. Equipment
    2. Techniques
11. Referral Practices
    1. Network relationships
    2. Scope of practice
    3. Collaborative practice
    4. Other
12. Case Study
    1. Therapeutic relationships
    2. Treatment process
    3. Documentation 

TMA 202LC - Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab I

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.
3. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Identify and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations appropriate to the program. 
2. Practice social and behavioral skills appropriate to a professional setting. 
3. Use the interpersonal skills necessary to establish a working rapport with clients, peers, and supervisors. 
4. Conduct a thorough client interview and accurately assess a client’s needs. 
5. Demonstrate a professional commitment to the ethics of client confidentiality. 
6. Prepare the client for massage. 
7. Perform a minimum of fifteen full-body massages on a variety of client types. 
8. Demonstrate appropriate development of fundamental Swedish massage techniques. 
9. Use proper body mechanics while performing massage techniques. 
10. Prepare thorough client records and update them. 

1. HIPAA
   1. Overview
   2. Regulations
   3. Applications
      1. Procedures
      2. Documentation
   4. Other
2. Professional Demeanor
   1. Grooming
   2. Conduct
   3. Language
3. Interpersonal Skills with Client, Peer, and Supervisor
   1. Listening
   2. Verbal communication
   3. Non-verbal communication
4. Client Interview and Needs Assessment
   1. Medical history
   2. Current health status
   3. Client needs and expectations
   4. Observation
   5. Examination
   6. Treatment plan
5. Client Confidentiality
   1. Professional ethics
   2. Legal requirements
6. Preparation for Massage
   1. Explanation of policies and procedures
   2. Getting client on table
   3. Positioning client on table
   4. Draping
7. Full-Body Massage
   1. Sequencing
   2. Use of oils, hydrotherapy, and other aids
   3. Procedures
8. Massage Techniques
   1. Touch
   2. Effleurage
   3. Kneading
   4. Friction
   5. Percussion
   6. Active and passive joint movements
9. Posture and Movements that Benefit Therapists
   1. Hand and body exercises
   2. Posture and balance
   3. Centering and grounding
10. Client Records
    1. Intake and medical history forms
    2. Body diagrams
    3. Updating records

TMA 210 - Fundamentals of Kinesiology

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.

1. Describe and demonstrate the anatomical position and movements relative to that position.
2. Use anatomical reference terms correctly.
3. Describe the structure of bone, microscopic and gross, and how it relates to function.
4. Describe the structure of muscle, microscopic and gross, and how it relates to function.
5. Locate the landmarks of the trunk, describe the axial skeleton and demonstrate the movements of the vertebral column.
6. Describe and demonstrate the attachments and actions of the musculature of the trunk.
7. Describe and demonstrate the landmarks, movements and skeleton of the shoulder and glenohumeral joint.
8. Describe and demonstrate the attachments and actions of the muscles of the arm.
9. Describe and demonstrate the landmarks, movements and skeleton of the elbow and elbow joint.
10. Describe and demonstrate the attachments and actions of the muscles of the forearm.
11. Describe and demonstrate the landmarks, skeleton, joints and movements of the wrist and hand.
12. Describe and demonstrate the muscles attachments and actions of the muscles of the hand.
13. Describe and demonstrate the landmarks, skeleton, joints and movements of the hip and knee.
14. Describe and demonstrate the attachments and actions of the muscles of the hip and leg.
15. Describe and demonstrate the landmarks, skeleton, joints and movements of the ankle and foot.
16. Describe and demonstrate the attachments and actions of the muscles of the ankle and foot.
17. Describe and demonstrate the structures which contribute to the stability of the ankle and maintenance of balance.

1. Introduction
   1. Anatomical position
   2. Planes of movement
   3. Anatomical reference terms
   4. Review of the skeleton
   5. Review of the histology of bone and cartilage
   6. Joints
      1. Types
      2. Structure
      3. Ligaments
   7. Review of muscle histology
   8. Review of muscle contraction
   9. Muscle shape and action
2. The Trunk
   1. Landmarks of the trunk
   2. Skeleton of the trunk
      1. Cervical spine
      2. Thoracic spine
      3. Lumbar spine
      4. Sacrum
      5. Thoracic cage
   3. Muscles of the trunk
      1. Posterior muscles of the trunk
      2. Anterior neck muscles
      3. Thoracic musculature
      4. Abdominal muscles
   4. Movements of the vertebral column and thorax
3. The Shoulder
   1. Landmarks of the shoulder
   2. Skeleton of the shoulder
      1. Scapula
      2. Clavicle
      3. Humerus
   3. The glenohumeral joint
   4. Muscles
      1. Muscles of the shoulder
      2. Muscles of the arm
   5. Movements of the shoulder
      1. Scapular movements
      2. Humeral movements
4. The Elbow
   1. Landmarks of the elbow
   2. Skeleton of the elbow
      1. Radius
      2. Ulna
   3. The elbow joint
   4. Muscles of the forearm
   5. Movements of the elbow and forearm
      1. Flexion and extension
      2. Pronation and Supination
5. The Wrist and Hand
   1. Landmarks of the wrist and hand
   2. Skeleton of the wrist and hand
      1. Carpals
      2. Metacarpals
      3. Phalanges
   3. Joints of the wrist and hand
      1. Carpal joints and ligaments
      2. Metacarpal-carpal joints
      3. Phalangeal joints
   4. Muscles of the wrist and hand
   5. Movements of the wrist and hand
6. The Hip and Knee
   1. Landmarks of the hip and knee
   2. Skeleton of the hip and knee
      1. Coxal bone
      2. Femur
      3. Tibia
   3. Hip joint
      1. Movements
      2. Muscles
      3. Ligaments
   4. Knee joint
      1. Movements
      2. Muscles
      3. Ligaments
7. The Ankle and Foot
   1. Landmarks of the ankle and foot
   2. Skeleton of the ankle and foot
      1. Tarsal bones
      2. Metatarsal bones
      3. Phalangeal bones
   3. Joints of the ankle and foot
      1. Tarsal joints
      2. Metatarsal joints
      3. Phalangeal joints
   4. Muscles of the ankle and foot
   5. Movements of the ankle and foot
   6. Arches of the foot, stability and balance

TMA 215 - Introduction to Pathology for Massage and Bodywork

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.

1. Describe the basic disease processes including inflammation, cell injury and death, cellular adaptation and disturbances of growth.
2. Describe immune, infective, and environmental factors in disease.
3. Identify and describe common pathologies of organ systems pertinent to massage and therapy
   and bodywork.    
4. Identify and discuss the concepts of cautions, contraindications and adaptive measures as applied to common pathologies in massage and bodywork. 
5. Describe cautions, contraindications and adaptive measures in massage and bodywork as applied to common pathologies in massage and bodywork. 
6. Discuss potential interactions between bodywork and medications, and the application of appropriate cautions, contraindications and adaptive measures. 

1. Basic Disease Processes
   1. Cell injury and death
   2. Cellular adaptation
   3. Inflammation
   4. Repair and regeneration
   5. Disturbances of growth
2. Immune, Infective, and Environmental Factors in Disease
   1. Immune
      1. Inadequate immune responses
      2. Excessive immune responses
      3. Inappropriate immune responses
   2. Infection
      1. Bacterial
      2. Fungal
      3. Viral
      4. Protozoan
   3. Environmental factors
      1. Mechanical trauma
      2. Temperature extremes
      3. Irradiation       
      4. Electrical damage
      5. Chemical damage
3. Common Pathologies of Organ Systems Pertinent to Massage and Bodywork
   1. Integumentary
   2. Muscular & Skeletal
   3. Nervous
   4. Endocrine
   5. Cardiovascular
   6. Lymphatic / Immune
   7. Respiratory
4. Theory and Concepts in Pathology Applied to Massage and Bodywork
   1. Red Flag: total/absolute contraindications
   2. Red/Yellow Flag: total contraindication if acute, severe, extensive, uncontrolled; or if not, 
      local contraindication with cautions
   3. Yellow Flag:  local contraindication, cautions, physician approval/advice, adaptive
   4. Adaptive Measures:  modify pressure, position, technique, duration, frequency 
5. Cautions, Contraindications and Adaptive Measures for Common Pathologies in Massage and Bodywork
   1. Pathologies of the Integumentary System and General Manifestations
      1. Red Flag:  Chickenpox, Rubella (German Measles), Impetigo, Lice, Measles,               Ringworm, Scabies
      2. Red/Yellow Flag:  Cellulitis, Contact Dermatitis, Hives, Shingles, Scleroderma
      3. Yellow Flag:  Acne, Athlete’s Foot, Boil, Bruise, Burns, Cyst, Eczema, Herpes Simplex, Nail Fungus, Open Wound, Psoriasis, Skin Tags, Ulcer
   2. Pathologies of the Muscular and Skeletal Systems and General Manifestations
      1. Red/Yellow Flag:  Amputation, Headaches, Herniated Disc, Lyme Disease,               Reumatoid Arthritis, Scoliosis, Whiplash, Osteoarthritis
      2. Yellow Flag:  Baker’s Cyst, Bunion, Bursitis, Fibromyalgia, Ganglion Cyst, Gout,               Osteoporosis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Repetitive Strain Injury, Sprain, Strain
   3. Pathologies of the Nervous System and General Manifestations
      1. Red Flag:  Conjunctivitis
      2. Red/Yellow Flag:  Dementia & Alzheimers, Head Injury, Huntington’s, Lou Gehrig’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuropathy, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
      3. Yellow Flag: Carpal Tunnel, Guillian-Barre, Myasthinia Gravis, Nerve Compression, Parkinson’s, Radiculopathy, Vertigo
   4. Pathologies of the Endocrine System and General Manifestations
      1. Yellow Flag:  Addison’s, Cushing’s, Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism
   5. Pathologies of the Cardiovascular System and General Manifestation  
      1. Red Flag:  Hemophilia, Uncontrolled Hypertension
      2. Red/Yellow Flag:  Aneurysm, Congestive Heart Failure, Controlled Hypertension, Embolism
      3. Yellow Flag:  Arteriosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Hematoma, High Cholesterol, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Phlebitis, Raynaud’s, Thrombosis, Varicose Veins
   6. Pathologies of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems and General Manifestations
      1. Red Flag:  Fever, Lymphangitis, Mononucleosis
      2. Red/Yellow Flag: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Lymphedema (Edema), Lupus
      3. Yellow Flag:  Allergies, Chronic Fatigue
   7. Pathologies of the Respiratory System and General Manifestations
      1. Red Flag:  Influenza, Pulmonary Embolism, Respiratory Distress
      2. Red/Yellow Flag:  Bronchitis, Cold, COPD, Emphysema, Laryngitis, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Edema, Sinusitis, Tuberculosis
      3. Yellow Flag:  Asthma, Hay Fever
   8. Specific Concerns and General Guidelines when working with Cancer Patients
6. Interactions Between Bodywork and Medications
   1. Anti-inflammatories and analgesics
   2. Muscle relaxants
   3. Cardiovascular disease management
   4. Clot management
   5. Antidepressants
   6. Anti-anxiety medications
   7. Diabetes management
   8. Thyroid supplements
   9. Alcohol / drugs

TMA 222 - Business Management for Massage and Bodywork

1. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.
2. Analyze professional development strategies.

1. Describe basic personal and business success strategies. 
2. Identify the elements necessary to start a business in massage therapy or bodywork.
3. Explain business management policies and procedures. 
4. Compare and contrast various types of practices in massage therapy and bodywork. 
5. Explain business finance and apply it to massage therapy and bodywork. 
6. Apply the principles of business communications to massage therapy and bodywork.
7. Apply basic marketing concepts to massage therapy and bodywork. 
8. Design a business and/or marketing plan for a massage therapy or bodywork practice.
9. Examine and demonstrate how working ethics, social responsibility and complimentary services are integrated into a massage therapy and bodywork business.

1. Success Strategies
   1. Self-management
   2. Barriers to success
   3. Time management principles
   4. Balance business with personal time
   5. Professionalism, image & ethics
2. Business Start-Up
   1. Initial research
   2. Financing
   3. Buying a practice
   4. Legal structure
   5. Business name
   6. Location
   7. Licenses and permits
   8. Insurance coverage
   9. Setting your fees
3. Business Management
   1. Policies and procedures
   2. Embracing technology
   3. Hiring employees
   4. Private, group, clinic & spa practice
   5. Job interviews 
4. Financial Management
   1. Bookkeeping
   2. Federal taxes
   3. Work Smarter with Barter
   4. Inventory control
   5. Selling a practice
5. Therapeutic Communications
   1. Client interaction policies
   2. Telephones: The Client Connection
   3. Client files
   4. Beyond customer service
   5. Client retention
   6. Referrals
6. Marketing
   1. Marketing principles
   2. Marketing plan outline
   3. Marketing plan overview
   4. Targeting markets
   5. Assessment
   6. Strategic action plans
   7. Promotion
   8. Advertising
   9. Publicity
   10. Community relations
   11. Companies that market for you
7. Business Plan
   1. Why use a business plan?
   2. Business plan outline

TMA 290LC - Therapeutic Massage Clinical

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.
3. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Identify and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations appropriate to the program.
2. Practice social and behavioral skills appropriate to a professional setting.
3. Use the interpersonal skills necessary to establish a working rapport with clients, peers, and supervisors.
4. Conduct a thorough client interview and accurately assess a client’s needs.
5. Demonstrate a professional commitment to the ethics of client confidentiality.
6. Prepare the client for massage.
7. Perform a minimum of fifty full-body massages on a variety of client types.
8. Demonstrate mastery of fundamental and integrated massage techniques.
9. Use proper body mechanics while performing massage techniques.
10. Prepare thorough client records and update them.
11. Demonstrate appropriate time management skills by administering three sequential massages following required protocol.

1. HIPAA
   1. Overview
   2. Regulations
   3. Applications
      1. Procedures
      2. Documentation
   4. Other
2. Professional Demeanor
   1. Grooming
   2. Conduct
   3. Language
3. Interpersonal Skills with Client, Peer, and Supervisor
   1. Listening
   2. Verbal communication
   3. Non-verbal communication
4. Client Interview and Needs Assessment
   1. Medical history
   2. Current health status
   3. Client needs and expectations
   4. Observation
   5. Examination
   6. Treatment plan
5. Client Confidentiality
   1. Professional ethics
   2. Legal requirements
6. Preparation for Massage
   1. Explanation of policies and procedures
   2. Getting client on table
   3. Positioning client on table
   4. Draping
7. Full-Body Massage
   1. Sequencing
   2. Use of oils, hydrotherapy, and other aids
   3. Procedures
8. Massage Techniques
   1. Touch
   2. Effleurage
   3. Kneading
   4. Friction
   5. Percussion
   6. Active and passive joint movement
   7. Deep Tissue
   8. Asian
   9.     Energy
9. Posture and Movements that Benefit Therapists
   1. Hand and body exercises
   2. Posture and balance
   3. Centering and grounding
10. Client Records
    1. Intake and medical history forms
    2. Body diagrams
    3. Updating records
11. Time Management
    1. Preparing for client
    2. Conducting pre-massage interview and post massage check-in
    3. Beginning and ending massage session on time
    4. Managing transition between massage sessions

TMA 291 - Therapeutic Massage Internship

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate ethical therapeutic relationships.
3. Analyze professional development strategies.
4. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Apply classroom instruction in therapeutic massage to internship experience.
2. Maintain professional and ethical standards during internship experience.
3. Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communication skills with employers, staff, licensed massage therapists, clients and internship instructor.
4. Demonstrate business skills in a therapeutic massage setting.
5. Demonstrate professional skills in a therapeutic massage setting.
6. Demonstrate client centered care and appropriate massage techniques in a therapeutic massage setting.
7. Generate daily internship experience reports.
8. Generate a summary and evaluation report of complete internship experience.

1. Observe, assist and participate in business skills
   1. Front desk, receptionist and scheduling appointments
   2. Intake forms, paperwork and record keeping
   3. Customer service
   4. Teamwork
2. Observe, assist and participate in professional skills
   1. Professional behavior and attire
   2. Client centered care and interacting with clients
   3. Interacting with employers, managers and therapists
   4. Session notes and record keeping