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256 hygiene, safety, body mechanics, SOAP notes, and Heart Saver CPR Certification. MSTH 102 Foundation for Swedish Techniques 2-2-3 Full-body Swedish massage. Massages performed on student clients. Includes anatomy, draping, body mechanics, indications and contraindications, and development of care/ treatment plan. Prerequisites: BIOL 251, 253. MSTH 103 Muscle/Skeletal Anatomy and Palpation Skills 2-2-3 Comprehensive study of skeletal and muscular systems. Focuses on recognition and palpation of bony landmarks and on origins, insertions, actions, and palpation of muscles. Prerequisites: BIOL 251, 253. MSTH 111 Sports Massage 1-2-2 Concepts and practice of sports massage. Includes pertinent anatomy and physiology, tissue response to stimulation, and application of sports massage techniques. Emphasizes major stress points and contraindications. Prerequisites: MSTH 103, BIOL 252, 254. MSTH 112 Neuromuscular/Deep Tissue Therapy 1-2-2 Concepts and practice of neuromuscular/deep tissue therapy. Includes postural evaluation, tissue evaluation, and trigger point palpation; discusses nerve compression and entrapments, ischemia, and stages of rehabilitation. Prerequisites: BIOL 252, 254. MSTH 113 Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2-2-3 Concepts and techniques of traditional Chinese medicine. Includes 12 meridians, yin and yang, chi energy, the five elements, shiatsu, and acupressure. Prerequisite: MSTH 103. MSTH 114 Pathology for Massage Therapy 2-1-2 Recognition of human diseases. Develops practical understanding of when bodywork is indicated. Includes infirmities to which bodywork should not be applied. Prerequisites: BIOL 252, 254. MSTH 115 Business/Ethics/Law in Massage Therapy Practice 2-0-2 Basic information necessary for massage practice. Discusses self-employment, target clientele, management, professional ethics, and business structure. Communicates state law relating to the practice of massage. Prerequisite: MSTH 101. MSTH 120 Topics for Special Populations 2-2-3 Current issues in massage therapy. Topics include the abused client, infant and child massage, the physically and/or psychologically challenged client, reflexology, aromatherapy, healing touch, hydrotherapy, and the elderly client. Prerequisite: MSTH 101. MSTH 151 Massage Therapy Clinical I 0-3-1 Application of massage techniques on public clientele. Setting appointments, professional appearance, draping techniques, recordkeeping are included under instructors supervision. Prerequisite: MSTH 102. MSTH 152 Massage Therapy Clinical II 0-3-1 Application of massage techniques on public clientele. Continuation of MSTH 151. Prerequisite: MSTH 151. MSTH 153 Massage Therapy Clinical III 0-3-1 Application of massage techniques in community setting. Continuation of MSTH 152. Prerequisite: MSTH 152. MATHEMATICS City Park Campus: Dr. Cox, Professor Ms. Gagliano, Professor Ms. Juncker, Professor Ms. Roux, Professor Mr. Sasser, Professor Mr. Vavasseur, Professor Ms. Bicksler, Associate Professor Mr. Doyle, Associate Professor Ms. Frederic, Associate Professor Ms. McCammon, Associate Professor Dr. McDonald, Associate Professor Ms. Weinberger, Associate Professor Mr. Harwood, Assistant Professor Ms. Lawrence, Assistant Professor Mr. Rodriguez, Assistant Professor Mr. Albano, Instructor Ms. Caire, Instructor Mr. Cusac, Instructor Mr. Ducorbier, Instructor Ms. Edwards, Instructor Ms. Payne, Instructor

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