HLTH3870 - Massage Therapy Clinical Internship 1
Course Description
This course provides students with hands-on practice under the supervision of a licensed massage therapist. It covers aspects of synthesis and application of foundational knowledge gained in the Certificate of Competence in General Massage Therapy.
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
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 .