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Demonstrate a full body therapeutic massage
Assessment Strategies
in the full body massage assignment
on a performance test
Criteria
prepare area for massage
interview client and assesses client's condition
instruct client in preparation for the massage
drape and position the client
follow established procedures for a one hour full body massage
complete client's records, including SOAP charts
clean-up work area
complete a peer-evaluation, self-evaluation and required paperwork
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Examine hydrotherapy when used as an aid to therapeutic massage
Assessment Strategies
on a written quiz
Criteria
identify the use of heat and cold in body treatments
summarize the three forms in which water is used in hydrotherapy treatments
summarize the effects of hot water treatments
summarize the effects of cold water treatments
summarize methods of administering heat treatments
summarize methods of administering cold water treatments
identify contraindications to hydrotherapy treatments
identify safety precautions when using hydrotherapy treatments
examine various treatments and equipment used in spas and healing centers
examine when hydrotherapy is appropriate as an aid to the massage
summarize how to use simple hydrotherapy treatments in the massage setting
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Explore hydrotherapeutic techniques: aromatherapy and hot stone massage
Assessment Strategies
in the massage lab
Criteria
identify the benefits of hot stone massage
identify the contraindications for hot stone massage
identify the benefits of aromatherapy massage
identify the contraindications of aromatherapy massage
demonstrate basic hot stone massage techniques
adapt relaxation massage techniques using aromatherapy
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Summarize the benefits of massage for the athlete
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
Criteria
summarize the four basic applications of athletic massage and the goals of each
summarize massage techniques commonly used in athletic massage
explain the major benefits of athletic massage
explain the causes of muscle fatigue
explain contraindications for athletic massage
explain the importance of warm-up exercises and massage to the athlete's performance
identify aspects of being an athletic/sports massage therapist
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Adapt massage techniques to meet the requirements of clients with special needs
Assessment Strategies
in a role play situation
in the massage clinic and/or long term care facility
under the direction of the instructor
on a written exam
Criteria
examine contraindications to massage for the pregnant woman, geriatric client, oncology patient, children, and individuals with special needs
identify areas to avoid when massaging a pregnant woman, geriatric client, oncology patient, and individuals with special needs
adapt positioning, pressure, and length of session for a pregnant woman, geriatric client, oncology patient, children, and individuals with special needs
exhibit increased sensitivity to modesty issues when massaging children and individuals with special needs
exhibit increased sensitivity with clients who are psychologically challenged or have experienced trauma
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Integrate lymphatic massage techniques
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in a role play situation
Criteria
define elements of the lymphatic massage
explain benefits of lymphatic massage
demonstrate techniques used in lymphatic massage
adapt a full body massage using lymphatic techniques for an individual with a history of cancer
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Analyze the theory of Eastern healing methods
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
Criteria
analyze the philosophy and key elements of Eastern healing methods
identify common Eastern healing techniques
describe meridians and acupressure points
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Analyze complimentary bodywork techniques
Assessment Strategies
on a written exam
in a PowerPoint Presentation
Criteria
interview a massage practitioner about the topic of interest
give a PowerPoint presentation on a modality of interest
provide a 2-3 page hand out which follow the requirements listed on the rubric
presentation must be no more than 10-15 minutes long
presentation must include the requirements listed on the rubric provided
presentation may include the use of visual aids
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Translate client health information and records into a treatment plan
Assessment Strategies
using the SOAP folder assignment
in the full body massage assignment
on a performance test
Criteria
assess client health information
analyze chief complaint of client
document SOAP categories with accuracy
develop a treatment plan based on subjective and objective findings
communicate treatment plan and recommendations to the client
complete all required paperwork as listed in the assignment
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Integrate trigger point techniques into a full body massage
Assessment Strategies
in the full body massage assignment
in the massage lab
on a performance test
Criteria
assess client need for trigger point therapy
explain active and latent trigger points
identify trigger point referral patterns
locate trigger points accurately
adjust pressure to meet client preference
discern tissue response to trigger point technique
determine when trigger point therapy would be contraindicated