Massage Therapy (MASS) 

MASS 235 Massage Law and Business Principles for Massage Therapy (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 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