Hospital-Based Massage
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Overview
Subject area
HA
Catalog Number
207
Course Title
Hospital-Based Massage
Department(s)
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
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
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