2018-2019 Catalog

MST 216 Pathology for Massage Therapy

Focuses on basic knowledge of disease and injury to assist the massage therapist to promote healing, ease pain and discomfort, and avoid complications during therapy. With a broad perspective of pathology and specific pathophysiology of diseases contributing to the need for massage therapy, this course provides the foundational science for safe practice. Applies skills in a clinical setting.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HHP 208 and HPR 117. HPR 117 may be taken at the same time as MST 216