MAST 114 - Pathology II

3 Total Credits
In this course, students receive a thorough introduction to human disease, with focus on contraindications, indications, and treatment guidelines for pathologies based on a systems approach. Pathology I will focus on core terminology and concepts. Students will have opportunities to practice applying this knowledge in ways designed to prepare students for the massage licensing exam.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the definitions, demographics, etiology, signs and symptoms of common conditions.
Demonstrate knowledge of the terms and concepts related to massage cautions and contraindications including endangerment areas, local and systemic contraindications.
Demonstrate knowledge of conditions that require cautious work, session adaptations, local or systemic contraindications or medical release.
Demonstrate the use of a clinical reasoning process to identify contraindications, an understanding of when there is a need for increased therapist caution, and the capacity to choose appropriate adaptive measures for session planning.
Recognize major effects, common side effects and adverse reactions to common medications including: anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxers, blood thinners, diabetes management, analgesics, antibiotics, antipsychotic, anti-depressant and cardiovascular.
Plan sessions with adjustments made for client medications factoring in major effects, common side effects, bioavailability and local contraindications.
Plan sessions for clients with different injuries in the acute stage, subacute stage, and maturation stage of healing, demonstrating the ability to adapt sessions appropriately, choose effective application methods, and address compensating structures.