Course Description: Understand and describe pathological conditions for all systems of the body and pharmacological considerations necessary to perform safe massage sessions.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Understand and describe pathological conditions for all systems of the body and pharmacological considerations necessary to perform safe massage sessions. (CLSO 31)
Describe disease awareness and infection control
Identify dermatological pathologies and 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
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