MAST 191 - Clinic

3 Credits
This course is designed to give the student the opportunity to prepare for a professional massage practice. Students will work with clients in a school clinic. Students will practice massage professionally with the public, having the opportunity to plan and manage sessions with diverse clients. Students will practice proper documentation for every massage. Students will have the opportunity to practice additional tasks related to maintaining a massage business such as reception duties and marketing, while managing the school clinic.

Course Outcomes

Consistently demonstrate professionalism by maintaining good framework and boundaries with clients.
Communicate effectively with clients to obtain the necessary information to perform a safe, therapeutic massage.
Explain all massage procedures to clients and obtain proper verbal consent.
Perform safe, therapeutic massage to meet clients’ treatment goals.
Apply massage techniques in a safe and appropriate manner.
Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills to integrate specialized massage techniques in clinical applications.
Utilize complete, accurate documentation for all clients.
Demonstrate professional, clear phone communication.
Participate in the operation of professional clinics.
Practice scheduling.
Practice discussing treatment plan options with clients within the parameters of different menus of service.