Massotherapy Geriatric Massage Therapy - Cuyahoga Community College

Massotherapy Geriatric Massage Therapy from Cuyahoga Community College is a Campus Associate Massage Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Provides students the competencies that enable them to learn not only the basic massage therapy skills but also the geriatric massage therapy techniques. Students are given the opportunity to work in a geriatric clinic for their clinical practicum under the supervision of geriatric specialists. This enables them to receive a significant number of board recognized hours towards the licensed Massage Therapist requirements established by the Ohio State Medical Board and are prepared for National Board Certification exams for massage therapists. This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes: 1. Use observation, verbal and other assessment tools to plan and perform a general Swedish massage . 2. Show proficiency in anatomy and physiology studies, massage theory and techniques to be eligible to sit for the OSMB licensure examination. 3. Apply the knowledge of anatomy to the study of cells, tissues, and different systems of the body. 4. Apply the detailed knowledge of anatomy as it relates to the study of muscles, joints, and ligaments. 5. Use the knowledge of physiological principles as it relates to the different systems of the body and massage . 6. Apply the knowledge of pathological conditions as they indicate or contraindicate the applications of massage. 7. Apply the principles of pharmacology as it relates to the indications and contraindications to massage therapy . 8. Develop a business plan that will address principles of small business management, entrepreneurship and marketing for a private practice. 9. Demonstrate work ethic, hygiene, office management, customer service, time management, and team work skills needed in a clinic setting. 10. Communicate verbally and in writing, including SOAP charting, to clients, colleagues and other health care professionals. 11. Conduct yourself professionally, ethically and legally, especially regarding sexual and substance abuse issues, according to the State Medical Board of Ohio and American Massage Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice including identifying and referring patients to an appropriate licensed healthcare professional as needed. 12. Apply emergency, safety and sanitation protocols according to OSHA and CDC regulatory standards. 13. Use physical observation, verbal investigation and advanced assessment techniques to create and perform advanced treatment plan for disorders to the human body. 14. Educate the patient, within the scope of practice as defined by the State Medical Board of Ohio, on the principles of treatment used for specific disorders, proper body mechanics as well as suggest appropriate modalities. 15. Use physical observation, verbal investigation, and knowledge of geriatric theory and massage techniques to plan and perform appropriate geriatric massage. 16. Sit for State Medical Board of Ohio Massotherapy License and the NCBTMB. View more details on Cuyahoga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Massage Therapy courses.