MASS 233 - Medical Massage Clinical Rotation

1 Credit(s).

Expands the abilities and experience of students by applying theory and lab practice in medical facilities off-campus, working with patients with many different pathologies and conditions. Students work with clinical shift rotations as a student practitioner with faculty supervision in providing therapeutic massage treatment for palliative and chronic pain related needs. Specific assessment tools, detailed documentation, knowledge of working in a medical setting, and interdisciplinary activities are utilized and required with patient work for this level of practicum and application. Students are required to obtain clearance for the clinical sites prior to the start of this course. Scheduling of clinical shift rotations will be facilitated through program faculty. This course is the third of three clinical based courses in the Program. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): MASS 222 and MASS 232 with a grade of “C” or better, or concurrently, or permission of Program Director