Hospital-Based Massage

Overview

Subject area

HA

Catalog Number

207

Course Title

Hospital-Based Massage

Description

This course is designed for students majoring in Massage Therapy or Nursing who plan to provide massage for seriously ill patients in a hospital setting, with an emphasis on oncology massage. It includes medical terminology, devices, and documentation. The course presents an overview of complementary and alternative therapies, including energy-based techniques that are commonly used with seriously ill patients, along with how to modify massage therapy according to patients' needs. Students will gain practical experience providing massage in the hospital.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Course Attributes

ELO - CPP (Clinical Preparation Practicum)

Credits

Minimum Units

2

Maximum Units

2

Academic Progress Units

2

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

3

Name

Lecture

Hours

1

Requisites

009624

Course Schedule