HLTH3874 - Massage Therapy Clinical Internship 3

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

This course provides students with hands-on practice under the supervision of a licensed massage theraapist. Students engage in the practice of various massage modalities learned in the Certificate of Competence in Specialty Massage Therapy.

Learner Outcomes

Demonstrate and apply basic principles of anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, and medical terminology in a clinical setting for massage therapy.
Demonstrate correct positioning and draping of clients for application of specialty massage techniques.
Apply principles of good posture and body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to practitioner and client.
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.
Recognize indications and contrandictions for various situations and among different clientele for massage therapy.
Demonstrate understanding of the scope of practice as a massage therapist.
Demonstrate understanding of effective communication skills and socio-cultural differences and values in massage therapy practice.
Practice ethical behavior in massage therapy practice.
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 so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in ‘Ilima 107, ph.734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the KCC Deaf Center at ph. 734-9210 (V), 447-1379 (videophone), or email kapdeaf1@hawaii.edu.

Please note: you will need to contact Kapi’olani CC’s DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi’olani CC course even if you’ve already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus’s disability support program.

Kapi‘olani Community College Refund/Drop Policy:

100% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made 10 business days or more prior to start date of course.

50% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made 5-9 business days prior to start date of course.

0% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made less than 5 business days prior to start date of course.