• MAS 119: Public Outreach for Massage

  0.00 - 2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course will cover chair massage, sports event massage, public speaking/professional relationships related to massage practices. To build clientele, massage and somatic therapists must reach the public with brief, effective and professional demonstrations and presentations. Many massage therapists volunteer at athletic events as public relations for their business. Many groups and organizations offer the opportunity for guest speakers to educate their members about new, unusual or highly beneficial topics such as somatic therapies. (2 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory) F
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• MAS 120: Swedish Massage

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Students will be taught the techniques of Swedish Massage, which serves as the foundation in which all Western massage techniques were developed. Swedish Massage dates back to the early 19th century and is based on a scientific system of manipulating soft tissues. (1 hour lecture, 5 hours laboratory/week)
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• MAS 121: Muscle Anatomy I

  0.00 - 2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Students will learn musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, palpation and assessment of the major muscles in the body. Coursework may include building the muscles in clay, finding the muscles and attachment sites in the student's own body and/or palpating them in other students. Assessment of muscle tone and beginning skills in manual release of specific muscle tension will be emphasized. (1 lecture hour, 3 laboratory hours/week)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• MAS 122: Muscle Anatomy II

  0.00 - 2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Students will learn musculoskeletal anatomy, kinesiology, palpation and assessment of the major muscles in the body. Coursework may include building the muscles in clay, finding the muscles and attachment sites in the student's own body and/or palpating them in other students. Assessment of muscle tone and beginning skills in manual release of specific muscle tension will be emphasized. (1 lecture hour, 3 laboratory hours/week)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• MAS 123: Overview of Somatic Therapies

  0.00 - 2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  With hundreds of somatic therapy sub-specialties requiring advanced training, students need exposure to practitioners of as many of these as possible. When guest lecture/demonstration/lab presenters who practice an important sub-specialty are not available, the text will be used. (2 hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory/week)
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• MAS 124: Student Massage Clinic

  1.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Under supervision students will provide twelve massages for persons not enrolled in the RSCC Massage Therapy Program. Documentation, time management and body mechanics will be emphasized, as well as client feedback to enhance effective massage and develop the student's personal style. This course is a transition to the MAS 152 Clinical Massage Practice externship experience. (45 hours total/semester)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• MAS 130: Medical Massage Therapies

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Medical Massage Therapies are desigend to provide relief for patients suffering from acute and/or chronic myofascial (muscle-connective tissue) pain. Students will apply knowledge of neurological laws, ischemia, trigger points, nerve entrapment, and postural distortion to choose appropriate and effective techniques. Use of SOAP charts to document sessions is required. Main areas of concentration include head and neck, shoulder, carpal tunnel, and low back pain. (2 lecture hours, 6 laboratory hours/week)
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• MAS 135: Massage for Special Population

  0.00 - 2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Chronic pain, sport massage and adapting massage techniques are the main focus of this course. Other populations related to student interests and instructor expertise may be addressed also. (2 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hours/week)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• MAS 152: Clinical Massage Practice

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Students must document at least 60 hours of massage practice and attend at least two seminar sessions. The experiential learning activities of recruiting clients and arranging at least one outside setting for giving massage sessions may be completed prior to the course starting. (60 hours clinical/semester) Summer only.
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• MASS 1101: Student Massage Clinic

  1.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Under supervision, students will provide relaxation massage for person’s from outside the massage therapy classes. Students will demonstrate the ability to plan, organize and perform effective massages for therapeutic benefit. Students will be responsible for scheduling clients, managing records, collecting fees, balancing daily money sheets, evaluating performance and set up/break down of assigned massage rooms. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Massage Therapy Program. (45 total contact hours) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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