MTX 2075 - Massage of the Medically Frail

Clock Hours: 10

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course will emphasize specific issues and what we can possibly do about that. We will also touch on geriatric massage, as well as end of life massage. This course is very similar to the medical massage that we are taught, however it focuses on those that are frailer than most people just having a general surgery.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Perform a medical massage for a specific issue and specific outcomes. (CSLO 7; PSLO 2,4,5,7)

Use given medical information to create a plan for a 20 minute medical massage.
Understand and demonstrate the contraindications or indications of the medications for the massage.
Understand and demonstrate the contraindications or indications of the blood counts for the massage.
Understand and demonstrate palliative care and what that means for massage therapy.
Understand and demonstrate what the difference in palliative massage is in regards to pressures allowed, as well as what types of strokes are appropriate depending on the persons’ issues.
Understand and demonstrate the contraindications or indications of the major surgeries for the massage.
Perform bolstering for the client that meets the requirements for the issues given.
Use a lotion or oil for the massage and be able to give a reason why for your choice.
Understand and demonstrate how to work around hospital equipment.
Perform a medical massage with a specific issue and specific outcomes.