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You continue to develop your clinical skills in the student clinic and outreach locations. In this semester you will work on improving identified areas (from semester two evaluations) as well as on your communication and professionalism. You are expected to incorporate some of the ‘newer’ techniques...

This class teaches the instructions for increasing the subtle movements inherent in joints. Through instructor demonstrations and extensive hands on practice you will learn how to increase the range of motion of the major jonts of the body. At the end of this course you will be able to apply this...

The unique massage therapy needs of athletes are explored. Athletic training protocols, team management procedures and sports biomechanics are explored with in class lecture, practice sessions and discussions. You will practice various massage approaches for pre-event, interval and post-event...

This class highlights some of the common groups of medications, their uses, mechanism of actions and side effects. You will discuss and then develop guidelines related to how the use of medications can influence the approach and application of massage techniques and modalities. At the end of this...

This course will explore the anatomy and functions of the nervous system. The focus will be on the central nervous system including the brain and integrating centers, cranial nerves, and spinal cord. In addition the role and function of the autonomic nervous system is discussed. At the end of this...

This course will introduce you to pathologies of the central nervous system. You will study the physiological response of the CNS to injury and will be discussing the causes and progression of conditions such as Meningitis, Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, and Stroke (ischemic, hemorrhages). At the end of...

This class introduces you to the causes and development of diseases that affect the Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Digestive physiologic systems. You will study the progression of conditions of the heart and blood vessels, the lungs and related structures and the digestive system. At the end of...

Building on the foundation of semester two you will continue exploring communication skills and strategies for fostering the therapeutic relationship. In addition, you will be introduced to concepts of ethical issues and dilemmas, boundaries, and issues pertaining to the physical, emotional and...

The purpose of this course is to expand on existing knowledge of anatomy of the upper extremity. The underlying theme of the study will be layered anatomy as opposed to segmental anatomy. This will highlight the interactions between tissues and demonstrate how one tissue can affect others. Utilizing...

The focus of this course is to discuss how the body produces its energy requirements by the metabolism of protein, fats and carbohydrates. Energy production cycles, transfer and storage are some of the processes you will be studying. At the end of this course you will be able to discuss the...