Course Descriptions
AH100 — First Aid & CPR
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 8
Quarter Credits: .6
Maximum Clock Hours: 10
In this course the student will learn how to recognize and respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. The student will also learn how to respond to non-breathing or cardiac emergencies caused by injury or sudden illness. Upon successful completion of this course students will receive CPR and First Aid certification.
AH110 — Professional Ethics & Hygiene
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 1
Maximum Clock Hours: 10
This course focuses on standard ethical practices and hygiene for individuals engaged in the fields of manual therapy or rehabilitation. Ethical practices taught include informed consent, right of refusal, confidentiality and personal, professional and legal boundaries. Hygiene practices include universal precautions, preventing the spread of pathogens, and ensuring the safety of patients and staff in the clinical setting.
AH120 — Advanced Medical Terminology
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: Varies
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 1
Maximum Clock Hours: 10
This course introduces the major body structures and functions through the study of medical terminology. Terminology related to diagnosis and treatment is also presented.
AH140 — Fundamentals of Patient Care
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 2
Maximum Clock Hours: 20
This course introduces the student to the basic protocols involving patient interactions, including record keeping and medical history taking, documentation of treatment in the medical record, communications with prospective and current patients, and standard of practice regarding patient compliance and implementation of care plans in a clinical environment.
AH150 — Contraindications
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 2
Maximum Clock Hours: 20
This course provides the student with an overview of the contraindications involved when providing patient care across a variety of clinical settings. The focus will be on contraindications to manual and rehabilitative treatment protocols with instruction on how these can be extrapolated to additional clinical environments.
AP099 — Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 2
Maximum Clock Hours: 20
This is an introductory course in anatomy and physiology. An overview of cells, tissues and systems of the human anatomy will be covered in this course. The student will gain a general understanding of the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic/immune, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems.
AP100 — Anatomy & Physiology
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 130
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 13
Maximum Clock Hours: 130
In this course, the student will have the opportunity to learn about general human anatomy and physiology. The study of cells, tissues and systems of the human anatomy will be covered in this course. The student will gain an understanding of the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic/immune, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems.
BU100 — Business Principles
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 1
Maximum Clock Hours: 10
This course provides basic business strategies every entrepreneur needs to know. In this course, the therapist will learn customer service “soft skills”, how to start a new practice and how to develop an existing practice. Additionally, the student will learn how to develop better marketing strategies as well as strengthen his or her management skills.
CA100 — Introduction to Chiropractic Care
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 2
Maximum Clock Hours: 20
In this course the student is introduced to the philosophy of chiropractic care. The course presents a general overview of the chiropractic healthcare field, the history of chiropractic care and the role of the chiropractic assistant in a chiropractic office. The student will learn basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology related to chiropractic care and chiropractic healing modalities. The role of medical massage in chiropractic care is also studied in this course.
CA101 — Cranial-Sacral Spinal Therapy
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 40
Quarter Credits: 4
Maximum Clock Hours: 60
In this course the student is introduced to the therapeutic benefits and methods of Cranial-Sacral Spinal Therapy.
CA102 — Introduction to Manual Therapy
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 40
Quarter Credits: 4
Maximum Clock Hours: 60
In this course the student is introduced to Manual Therapy as it pertains to regional therapeutic massage and extremity assessment and rehabilitation in the chiropractic setting. Topics will focus on the distal extremities including the elbow, wrist, hand, ankle and foot, including benefits, contraindications, theory and applications of regional therapeutic massage and manual therapy for the distal extremities, as well as soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulation for the treatment and rehabilitation of the distal extremities.
CA103 — Manual Therapy Modalities
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 40
Quarter Credits: 4
Maximum Clock Hours: 60
In this course the student receives detailed instruction in the rehabilitative applications of Manual Therapy modalities as part of a comprehensive chiropractic care plan. Topics covered include the use of myofascial release, trigger point therapy, therapeutic stretching, therapeutic exercise, and kinesiotaping for rehabilitation and pain management as it pertains to the chiropractic treatment plan. Instruction will be provided in the benefits, contraindications, theory and application of various Manual Therapy modalities and their use in the chiropractic clinical setting.
CA104 — Chiropractic Rehabilitative Modalities
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 30
Quarter Credits: 2.5
Maximum Clock Hours: 40
In this course the student will be introduced to the use of physical agents for rehabilitation in the chiropractic office. Instruction will be provided in the benefits, contraindications, and process of application for hot and cold therapies, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, postural restoration, and body mechanics in the chiropractic clinical setting.
EX100 — Therapeutic Stretching
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 15
Quarter Credits: 1.25
Maximum Clock Hours: 20
In this course the student is introduced to the theory and application of various stretching techniques employed in the rehabilitative and bodywork disciplines. The methods covered will instruct the student on the benefits, contraindications, and applications of facilitated and active stretches, including strain-counterstrain, proprioceptive neurological facilitation, and range-of-motion stretching and how they may be employed to improve a patient’s mobility, balance, functional capacity, and overall performance.
EX110 — Therapeutic Exercise
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 15
Quarter Credits: 1.25
Maximum Clock Hours: 20
In this course the student is introduced to the theory and application of therapeutic exercise as it is related to the rehabilitation disciplines. The course will cover the benefits, contraindications, and applications of therapeutic exercises to assist patients in recovering from a loss of functional capacity by improving range of motion, stability, and increasing strength as part of the active care plan or home exercise plan outlined by the supervising practitioner.
MT100 — Foundations of Therapeutic Massage Therapy
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 40
Quarter Credits: 4
Maximum Clock Hours: 60
This course introduces the student to the basic skills and practice of massage therapy and healing through massage. Topics covered are the history of massage, professional boundaries, standards of hygiene, contraindications to massage therapy, Swedish massage, massage palpation fundamentals, deep muscle techniques and an introduction to the human anatomy. Skills include basic massage techniques, kneading techniques, palpation and body mechanics.
MT101 — Massage Therapy Modalities
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 40
Quarter Credits: 4
Maximum Clock Hours: 60
This course introduces the student to various massage and bodywork modalities and skills. The different modalities covered are myofascial release, lymph drainage, reflexology, Thai massage and trigger point therapy.
MT102 — Deep Tissue Massage
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 30
Quarter Credits: 2.5
Maximum Clock Hours: 40
This course focuses on the development of knowledge and massage techniques to affect deep layers of tissues and specific muscular structures. Topics include the use of pressure and monitoring pain. Physical skills focus on body mechanics, palpation skills, stretching techniques and deep tissue massage techniques.
MT103 — Specialized Massage Therapy
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 30
Quarter Credits: 2.5
Maximum Clock Hours: 40
This course introduces the student to specialized massage modalities such as chair massage, carpel tunnel relief, pregnancy massage, acupressure for tension headaches and massage for the elderly.
MT104 — Eastern Massage
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 15
Quarter Credits: 1.25
Maximum Clock Hours: 20
This course introduces the student to forms of energy bodywork including, shiatsu, Thai Massage and reflexology. This course includes theory, basic techniques, routines and integration into massage sessions.
MT105 — Spa Treatment Modalities
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 15
Quarter Credits: 1.25
Maximum Clock Hours: 20
This course is an introduction to aromatherapy, hot stone therapy and facial massage.
PD100 — Professional Development
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 1
Maximum Clock Hours: 10
This course is designed to help students prepare for seeking employment. Job-seeking skills are taught including developing an effective resume, interviewing skills and job search methods.
PHY100 — Pathology
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 40
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 4
Maximum Clock Hours: 40
This course concentrates on recognition and treatment of common musculoskeletal pathologies; covers identification of dysfunctions, assisting in the creation of specific treatment plans, and ways that massage therapy affects both the diseases themselves and their consequences.
PT100 — Introduction to Physical Therapy Aide
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 0
Quarter Credits: 2
Maximum Clock Hours: 20
This course introduces the student to the basic skills and practice of physical therapy and healing through massage. Topics covered are the history of physical therapy, professional boundaries
and standards of hygiene. An overview of physical therapy facilities, medical terminology and charting methods are also learned.
PT101 — Physical Therapy Modalities
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 40
Quarter Credits: 4
Maximum Clock Hours: 60
This course introduces the student to the various types of physical therapy modalities used in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Body mechanics, therapeutic exercise, gait training and basic treatment methods are learned. In this course the student will also be introduced to the use of physical agents for rehabilitation in the physical therapy setting. Instruction will be provided in the benefits, contraindications, and process of application for hot and cold therapies, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, postural restoration, and body mechanics in the physical therapy setting. Students develop skills in utilizing these modalities and procedures in assisting with the comprehensive implementation of a physical therapy treatment plan.
PT102 — Kinesiology
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 30
Quarter Credits: 2.5
Maximum Clock Hours: 40
This course introduces the student to the discipline of kinesiology and the study of movement. The student examines the physiological and biomechanical theories of therapeutic exercise in the rehabilitation of the physically active individual. Presents principles and techniques of therapeutic exercise and massage commonly integrated into the treatment/rehabilitation plan for the major joints and spine.
PT103 — Therapeutic Regional Massage
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 50
Quarter Credits: 3.5
Maximum Clock Hours: 60
This course introduces the student to various types of massage as it pertains to specific regional injuries and extremity assessment and rehabilitation as part of a comprehensive physical therapy treatment plan. Topics will focus on manual traction, segmental spinal mobilization and manual treatment of the distal extremities including the elbow, wrist, hand, ankle and foot, including benefits, contraindications, theory and applications of regional therapeutic massage and manual therapy for the distal extremities.
PT104 — Physical Agents in Rehabilitation
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 20
Lab Hours: 40
Quarter Credits: 4
Maximum Clock Hours: 60
This course provides in-depth instruction in the science of injury and rehabilitation and the use of physical agents based on evidence based outcomes in rehabilitative physical therapy practice. Topics covered include theory, practice, contraindications, and expected outcomes when applying physical agents within a program of rehabilitation
PT105 — Event Rehabilitative Sports Massage
Prerequisite: None
Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 30
Quarter Credits: 2.5
Maximum Clock Hours: 40
This course introduces the student to the basic skills and practice of pre and post athletic event rehabilitative massage therapy. Emphasis is placed on applying sports massage to areas of the body to be exerted before an athletic event, as well as, therapeutic massage after athletic activities. Topics covered include theory, application, benefits and contraindications to sports massage therapy, as well as specific application methods of pre and post event rehabilitative massage.
SCE100 — Externship
Prerequisite: MT100
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: Varies
Quarter Credits: 8.1 (Maximum)
Maximum Clock Hours:
Students have the opportunity to provide massage therapy and other rehabilitative modalities to the general public in a clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed massage therapist, chiropractor, physical therapist, or any other licensed medical physician.
