HLTH3871 - Massage Therapy Clinical Internship 2
Course Description
This course provides students with hands-on practice under the supervision of a licensed massage therapist. Students engage in the practice of various modalities learned in the Certificate of Competence in Specialty Massage Therapy.
Clinic hours vary for each student as they are scheduled. Open clinic periods are Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:30pm-5:30pm and Saturdays from 9am-4pm. Each student is to demonstrate a minimum of 40 hours of massage practice while directly supervised.
Learner Outcomes
- Competency 1: Demonstrate and apply basic principles of anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, and medical terminology in a clinical setting for massage therapy.
- Competency 2: Demonstrate correct positioning and draping of clients for application of general and specialty massage techniques.
- Competency 3: Apply principles of good posture and body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to practitioner and client.
- Competency 4: Demonstrate ability to perform massage to the satisfaction of the client.
- Competency 5: Demonstrate good hygiene, sanitation practices and infection control as requirements for massage therapy and as outlined by the State of Hawaii, Board of Massage Therapy and Department of Health.
- Competency 6: Recognize indications and contraindications for various situations and among different clientele for massage therapy.
- Competency 7: Demonstrate understanding of the scope of practice as a massage therapist.
- Competency 8: Demonstrate understanding of effective communication skills and socio-cultural differences and values in massage therapy practice.
- Competency 9: Practice ethical behavior in massage therapy practice.
- Competency 10: Demonstrate effective marketing, recruitment, and administrative skills in maintaining a steady client base.
Notes
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Massage Clinical Internship 1; or program director's approval.