MASS 240 - Professional Concepts in Massage Therapy

2 Credit(s).

Examines the ethical and professional standards that govern scopes of practice as massage professionals in a variety of settings to prepare for employment after graduation. Students evaluate and triangulate professional employment options and liabilities, business models, codes of ethics, national standards of practice, and state mandated scopes of practice in real world application. Students also review continuing education requirements and the importance of professional membership organizations and their advocacy for the profession. Content outlines are reviewed in preparation for the national and state licensure exams to successfully obtain license to practice upon graduation. NOTE: Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): MASS 220 and MASS 222 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of Program Director
Corequisite(s): MASS 272