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Course Description

This course covers the disease conditions of the integumentary, circulatory, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, nervous, and endocrine systems and their implications to massage therapy. General practice of massage techniques while relating anatomical/physiological terms and pathological conditions.

Learner Outcomes

  1. Identify pathology and its related organ system presented in the course.
  2. Define pathological conditions, its signs and symptoms, as it relates to massage therapy practice.
  3. Describe the relationship of massage therapy to pathology in terms of precautions, contraindications and indications.

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability, we may coordinate the accommodations you need. In that case, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9891 / (808)447-3141(VP) or email jfried@hawaii.edu .

Prerequisites

Students will need to have successfully completed Your Body and Your Health 2 or Program Director's approval.
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