MTX 2010 - Pathology

Clock Hours: 50

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to many of the common pathologies that they may encounter, as well as some of the more not so common pathologies. The information that the students learn here will help them make informed decisions on what type of massage their client can safely receive.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Understand and describe pathological conditions and pharmacological considerations necessary to perform safe massage sessions. (CLSO 5; PSLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

Describe disease awareness and infection control
Identify dermatological pathologies conditions significant for massage therapy
Identify musculoskeletal and nervous conditions of significance for massage therapy
Identify endocrine, cardiovascular and lymphatic pathologies of significance for massage therapy
Identify respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary pathologies of significance for massage therapy
Identify reproductive conditions, STDs and cancer pathologies of significance for massage therapy
Use knowledge of pathologies to guide performance of rejection of work based on potential contraindications