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Communication skills, developing professional boundaries, examining sources of inner conflict and the importance of confidentiality are topics that you will discuss and explore. At the end of this course you will appreciate the attitudes, beliefs and skill set needed to develop and maintain a...

Manual muscle testing, stretching, strengthening, ergonomic evaluation and rehabilitation planning are core topics discussed and practiced in this course. With carefully selected case studies you will challenge your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills as you work to develop a...

You will continue your studies of the Integumentary, Reproductive, Lymphatic and Immune physiologic systems. The knowledge gained in this class prepares you for future systemic treatment and care management classes. At the end of this course you will be able to discuss the functions of the above...

Scars, bursitis, contusions, ligament sprains, and muscular strains are some of the orthopedic conditions discussed in this class. Your instructor will demonstrate and discuss with you how to apply and integrate specific manual techniques in the care management of the above systemic complaints. Case...

In this course you will apply care management strategies for assessing, and treating conditions of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. You will learn how to apply and integrate specific manual techniques in the management of systemic conditions such as asthma, headaches and edema. Case...

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...