Massage Therapy (MASS) 

MASS 235 Principles for Massage Law and Business (AU, W, SP, SU, DL)

4 credits
This course provides a general overview of the legal system, including criminal and civil law. An in-depth review of the statutes and administrative rules that govern massage therapy in Ohio are provided. The course also will study basic business principles as they apply to the massage therapist.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program
Lecture: 4 hours

MASS 236 Medical Ethics for Massage Therapists (A, SP)

3 credits
This course is an introduction to the professional practice of health care including the role of the practitioner, relationships with other health care providers, privacy and confidentiality, the concepts of liability, malpractice and negligence.
Prerequisite: MASS 262
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $5.00

MASS 261 Massage Technique I (A, SP)

6 credits
MASS 261 is an introduction to the professional practice of massage therapy including hygiene, touch, stroking, friction, kneading, vibration, and percussion.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program
Corequisite: MASS 271
Lab fee: $50.00

MASS 262 Massage Technique II (W, SU)

6 credits
This course provides an introduction to the professional practice of massage therapy including the effects, indications, and contraindications of massage upon various body systems.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: MASS 261
Corequisite: MASS 272
Lab fee: $50.00

MASS 271 Massage Anatomy and Physiology I (A, SP)

5 credits
Investigation of the various human body systems, their structure and function as required by the State Medical Board of Ohio for licensure as a Massage Therapist.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: BIO 261 and acceptance into the program
Corequisite: MASS 261
Lab fee: $25.00

MASS 272 Massage Anatomy and Physiology II (W, SU)

5 credits
Investigation of the various human body systems, their structure and function as required by the State Medical Board of Ohio for licensure as a Massage Therapist.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: MASS 271
Lab fee: $25.00

MASS 273 Massage Anatomy & Physiology III (AU, SP)

5 credits
Investigation of the various human body systems, their structure and function as required by the State Medical Board of Ohio for licensure as a Massage Therapist.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: MASS 272
Lab fee: $25.00

MASS 274 Massage Anatomy & Physiology IV (W, SU)

5 credits
Investigation of the various human body systems, their structure and function as required by the State Medical Board of Ohio for licensure as a Massage Therapist.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: MASS 273
Lab fee: $25.00

MASS 280 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Advanced Studies (A, W, SP, SU)       
3 credits
This course is a clinical experience conducted in connection with Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The student will have the opportunity to work with the massage therapy staff of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the care and treatment of patients of the hospital in a variety of the clinical specialty units. The care unit students may work in include but are not limited to: General Surgery, Burns, Hematology/Oncology, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart & Lung Transplant, Pediatric Intensive Care, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Clinic. The course will also discuss issues surrounding death and dying of patients.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 6 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and completion of Massage Therapy Certificate program.  

MASS 281 Hot Stone Massage (A, SP )                             
3 credits
This course is designed to offer the massage therapist the opportunity to gain skill and understanding in the efficient, systematic use of hot and cool stones in a full body therapeutic massage, as well as the specified use of stones for deep tissue work.  Tools and equipment are discussed in detail to instill confidence in it’s use, safety and sanitary procedures.
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite: MASS 262 and MASS 272  
Lab fee:  $50.00  

MASS 282 Trigger Point I (W, SU)                                    
3 credits
Introduction to trigger point therapy including facial release, stretch and spray, post isometric muscle release, and advanced Swedish techniques.
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  MASS 292   
Lab Fee:  $ 50.00  

MASS 283 Trigger Point II (A, SP )                                   
3 credits
Continuation of trigger point therapy including facial release, stretch and spray, post isometric muscle release, and advanced Swedish techniques.
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite: MASS 282  
Lab fee:  $50.00  

MASS 284 Sports Massage (A, SP)                                    
3 credits
This course serves to bring together concepts discussed in previous program courses. Topics of discussion will revolve around exercise prescription for special populations including some disease states. Development and modification of institutional programming based on individual and group needs. Resources, content and delivery of health promotion programs will also be discussed.
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite: MASS 262 and MASS 272   
Lab fee:  $ 50.00  

MASS 285 Aromatherapy Basics for Massage Therapy (W, SU)
3 credits                                                                                                  
This course is designed for the massage therapist/massage student that has an interest in aromatherapy in combination with massage.
Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite: MASS 262 and MASS 272   
Lab fee:  $50.00  

MASS 286 Spa Services for Massage Therapists (W, SU) 
3 credits
This course is designed to familiarize the massage therapist with treatments offered in a spa setting. Wet-room techniques and equipment are discussed, but the focus is on the delivery of spa treatments in a dry-room setting allowing the student to use spa treatments in a variety of settings (i.e. private practice or day spa) without the need for expensive wet-room equipment. Lecture:  3 hours
Prerequisite:  MASS 262  
Lab fee: $50.00

MASS 292 Massage Practicum I (A, SP)

5 credits
This course is an introduction to the clinical practice of massage therapy. The student will learn new techniques with specific applications for clinical situations. Students will have the opportunity to hone their clinical skills with experience gained in the student clinic.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab 6 hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MASS 262 and MASS 272 or permission of the instructor
Lab fee: $50.00

MASS 294 Massage Practicum II (W, SU)

5 credits
This course is a continuation of MASS 292. The topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, different therapeutic approaches to the treatment of conditions that may benefit from the application of massage. This course includes additional clinical experience affording students the opportunity to refine their treatment skills and professional approach to the practice of massage therapy.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab 6 hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MASS 292 and MASS 273 or by permission of the instructor
Lab fee: $50.00

MASS 296 Massage Therapy Board Review (A, SP)

2 credits
This course provides an overview of the Basic Sciences and Limited Branch sections of the Massage Therapy Program. The course is designed to assist in a massage student’s preparation for the State of Ohio Medical Board licensure exam for Massage Therapy.
Lecture: 2 hours - Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: MASS 274
Corequisite: MASS 294
Lab fee: $0

MASS 298 Special Topics in Massage (SU, W)

3 credits
This course serves to bring together concepts discussed in previous program courses. Topics of discussion will revolve around massage therapy techniques other than Swedish Massage. Topics may include but are not limited to Trigger Point Therapy, Post Isometric Muscle Release, Positional Release Techniques and other therapeutic techniques. Development and modification of institutional programming based on individual and group needs.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: MASS 262
Co-requisite: MASS 272
Lab fee: $50.00

MASS XXX Massage Therapy Electives (A, W, SP, SU)

5 credits
These courses provide massage therapy students with the ability to personalize their training program to better aid them once in the workforce. The approved technique elective courses are SES 231 and 236, SES 241, MULT 103, NURC 175, NURC 176, NURC 177, and MASS 298.
Lecture: 2-5 hours – Lab: 0
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program