MAS 203 - Health, Hygiene & Hydrotherapy

2 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec.

Self-care for the massage therapist, personal hygiene and safety practices, and hydrotherapy techniques will be presented in this three part lecture and demonstration course. First, students will explore various self-care disciplines from both the western and eastern perspectives, which are designed to develop physical and mental awareness, strength and stamina. Second, students will be made aware of the importance of personal hygiene as it relates to their professional image and overall health concerns. They will also learn to create and maintain a clean, safe, and tranquil work environment, thus completing the total hygiene picture. Third, students will have the opportunity to experience various hydrotherapy techniques, their unique therapeutic value, contraindications for use, and methods of application. Lastly, students will learn how to recognize signs of abuse or neglect in clients.
Usually offered Fall semester
Pre-Requisites: MAS 103, MAS 103L, MAS 104, MAS 104L, MAS 105, MAS 105L, MAS 130 Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: HED 214, MAS 204, MAS 204L, MAS 205, MAS 215

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