MASS 1201 - Massage Business, Professional, and Communications

Credit hours: 2

Course Description:
This course is designed for a student who plans to work as an employee, a self-employed independent contractor or an employer of other massage therapists, this course will cover basics of business record keeping, taxes, insurance, contracts, job applications, and legal business structures for business. Promotional materials and methods of practice building will also be emphasized. They will learn to write clear, concise and accurate clinical documentation. Students will describe the components of a therapeutic environment, the importance of professional communication, scheduling, time management, and managing stressors and burnout.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify and describe basic business practices relevant to the practice of massage therapy/ bodywork.
Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication related to business and marketing
Identify strategies to develop and maintain a client base.
Identify strategies for effective communication with other professionals regarding client care and referrals.
Identify strategies for effective management of the work environment.
Discuss the process for establishing and maintaining professional boundaries and relationships with peers, in the work place, and with other professionals.
Identify legal requirements established in Tennessee Statutes & Rules regarding the Massage Therapist License & Massage Establishment License