Title:
Swedish Technique
Course
Number:
MTEC0101 N Trimester Hours: 125
Trimester:
1 Total
Contact Hours: 125
Lecture
Hours Per Week:
12
Course
Instructors:
Rick Salazar, LMT, MTI
Course
Description:
Students are introduced to the theory and history of
massage. Swedish massage, as synthesized by Per Henrik Ling, stands as the
foundation for modern Western massage, and students will learn to use the basic
Swedish techniques of; effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, tapotement
and Swedish movements/ gymnastics, individually and in combination to create a
full-body massage. Students will be taught proper body mechanics, draping
methods, indications and contraindications for massage, introductory evaluative
techniques, charting and SOAP method note taking. In addition to class
sessions, students are required to engage in practice massage sessions outside
of scheduled class hours.
Course
Objectives:
Students will understand the history of
massage and its practice; the most current products and services; client
preparation and massage procedures; the physiological benefits of massage; how
to recognize contraindications. Students
will be able to design and implement a massage session focusing on specific
areas of concentration as discussed with a client.
Pre-Requisites:
None
Required Text:
Tappan’s Handbook
of Healing Massage Techniques
5th
Edition
By Patricia J Benjamin ISBN:
0-13-514233-7
Suggested Texts:
Medical Terminology – A
Short Course
,
4th
Edition,
By
Davi-Ellen Chabner ISBN: 1416001654
Delivery
Methods
This course utilizes the following instructional
tools to present material:
Power point presentations (visual and handout
formats)
Internet access
Hands-on Laboratory time
DVDs (When relevant to course content)
Special speakers (When relevant to course content)
DISCLAIMER
The
course outlines are NOT intended to represent the entire content of the course.
A
course outline is intended to be a guide to the lecture. The responsibility of
the instructor is to follow the outline, expand the concepts and give
explanation and illustrations to clarify content. The role of the student is to
attend lecture and take notes over material presented by the lecturer that
explains and illustrates the material listed in the outline. It is also the
responsibility of the student to question the instructor if explanations and
illustrations are not clearly presented or understood.
The
instructors take no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of old
notes, quiz questions or exam questions that students may purchase or may be
given by previous students.
Course Mechanics:
Attendance/Participation 20%
Quizzes 10%
Homework (Logs, etc.) 10%
Midterm Practical 10%
Midterm Written 15%
Final Practical 25%
Final Written 10%
100%
Quizzes
Quizzes
will be given at the beginning of class within the first 20 minutes. If you are tardy then you will have the
remaining time to finish your quiz and no ‘extra’ time will be given. Quizzes may either be written or oral
composed of questions relating to material covered in previous classes. Quizzes will be no more than 20 questions
composed of True/False, Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answer, or a practical
demonstration.
Homework
Homework
is a compilation of Log hours (Giving and Receiving Massages), written papers,
and other various assignments. Specific
instruction on what is to be expected will be given in class by your
instructor.
Midterm Exams
There
will be Practical and Written Midterm exams.
The Practical Midterm exam will be a demonstration of strokes and basic
technique. The Written Midterm exam will
be no more than 100 questions composed of True/False, Multiple Choice,
Matching, and Short Answer.
Final Exams
There
will be Practical and Written Final exams.
The Practical Final exam will be a demonstration of strokes and basic
technique as well as sequence work. The
Written Final exam will be no more than 200 questions composed of True/False,
Multiple Choice, Matching, and Short Answer.
Attendance
Policy:
A
professional education at Parker University requires a full time commitment by
the student. Classes are demanding and academic standards are high. Students
must expect to spend a significant part of each day in and out of class to
successfully complete the program. Full realization of the learning process is
reliant upon the fact that students are expected to attend and be attentive and
participatory in all lecture and laboratory classes. Students must attend
classes on a regular basis to attain the skill, training and expertise they
will need to become successful Massage Therapists. It is in this light that
Parker University considers classroom attendance to be mandatory in all
scheduled classes and laboratory sessions and failure of the student to attend
classes and/or laboratory sessions could result in poor academic performance by
the student, possible grade reduction and/or the student receiving a failing
grade in the class. A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this
course. If a student fails to achieve
this minimum percentage they will receive a letter grade of ‘F’ and be required
to retake all aspects of this course. A student being 15+ minutes late to a
class will constitute a complete missed hour.
At the
discretion of the individual faculty member, student attendance in lectures,
laboratory sessions and/or scheduled academic conferences may be a factor in
deriving a student’s grade.
The
student is responsible for obtaining and learning subject materials presented
during an absence. When the period of absence is known and may be planned, the
student must confer with the appropriate course instructor and determine a plan
of action for that absence. Absence from any examination (lecture or lab) must
be accompanied by a written excuse documenting the extenuating circumstance
which prevented the student from sitting the examination. If the excuse is
considered valid by the course instructor then arrangements to sit the exam
must be made with the course director within 7 days of returning to class. However, make-up work or a doctor’s note
does NOT erase an absence. Hours missed still should be made up.
The
licensing requirements of the states vary widely. Some state boards require a
specific number of classroom hours in order to obtain a license to practice as
a Massage Therapist in their respective states. It is the student’s
responsibility to determine, fulfill and document the requirements of the
state(s) in which they are planning to apply for licensure. These requirements
are available from the individual state boards.
Tardiness
is disruptive to the class. Each student should make every attempt to get to
class on time. An instructor may refuse to allow a tardy student to enter the
classroom. A student who is tardy to a class may be counted absent for that
class period. If a student is more than 15 minutes late to a class they will
lose the entire hour. This does not mean
the whole class period of four hours.
If an
absence is deemed ‘Excused’ then certain accommodations may be made by the
course instructor for the student to make-up assignments/class time missed due
to this absence. The responsibility lies
on the student to contact the course instructor to arrange this make-up
work. Documentation describing the
reason for the absence is required by the student. Possible assignments may include but are not
limited to: added class time; written assignments; exams either written or
practical in nature or another assignment deemed appropriate by the course
instructor. A ‘Make-up Assignment Form’
will be filled out by the course instructor and the student. A copy is given to the student and the
original will be kept in the course folder.
This form is also utilized if a student is attending another scheduled
class to substitute their missed time.
Students
who are repeating a course because of previous academic failure are required to
attend a minimum of 90% of all lectures and labs of the course in question.
This student must also schedule academic conferences through the Student
Affairs office. If a faculty member in a department finds that students is not
meeting this attendance requirement, the student will be notified in writing
with a copy of the letter sent to the office of the Massage School Director. A ‘Learning Agreement’ will be processed to
outline these conditions.
A
‘Learning Agreement’ is a contract between the student and the university if a
student is on Academic Probation. The
student must meet with the Massage School Director to discuss and sign this
form. The form outlines mandatory
requirements for students under this category.
A copy of the form is given to the student and the original kept in the
student file.
Grading
System:
Evaluation
is an integral part of the educational process and is used as an educational
tool to help students identify problem areas, to recognize and reward
achievement, and to identify students who are unable to meet the rigors of the
curriculum. Final course grades and their interpretation are listed below:
|
Grade
|
Numerical
Value
|
Grade
Point
Average
|
Interpretation
of
Academic
Achievement
|
|
A
|
89.5
– 100
|
4.0
|
Excellent
|
|
B
|
79.5
– 89.4
|
3.0
|
Above
Average
|
|
C
|
69.5
– 79.4
|
2.0
|
Satisfactory
|
|
F
|
Below
69.5
|
0.0
|
Unacceptable
|
Examinations
Students
must be on time for all exams, as no
tests are passed out once the first student completes the exam. A late student
will not be allowed to sit for the exam, and will receive a grade of
"0". However, if a student is late, and no one has left the
examination room, they will be allowed to take the exam, but no additional time
will be allowed. If a late student can provide valid documentation of an
extraordinary circumstance, arrangements may be made to take the missed exam.
The type of exam given is at the discretion of the instructor.
Exams
are scheduled well in advance, and exam dates can only be changed by the course
instructor, under the direct guidance of the Massage School Director.
Make-up
Exams/Lab Practicals
There
are NO makeup written, oral, or lab exams, barring any unforeseen emergencies
or extraordinary circumstances the student might encounter. Each case of a
missed exam is judged on an individual basis and the determination whether or
not to give a make-up exam to any given student at any given time is at the
sole discretion of the course instructor. Vacation, leisure travel, and seminar
attendance do not constitute extraordinary circumstances.
If a
student must be absent from an exam, it is the student's responsibility to
notify the course instructor no later than 10 days before the scheduled
starting time of the exam. Failure to notify the course instructor could result
in the student receiving a grade of "0" for the missed exam. At the
course instructor’s discretion, the make-up exam will be an exam of the course
instructor’s choosing. Any
missed exam taken as a make-up may result with a 70% being the highest possible grade.
Academic Dishonesty
Cheating
will not be tolerated. If you are caught cheating, you will receive a
"0" on that exam and disciplinary action will be taken which could
result in your dismissal from Parker University. If you are suspected of
cheating on an exam you may be singled out and required to sit in the front of
the classroom so that you can be clearly watched. The cheating policy includes
all forms of assessment.
Professional Decorum
Students
are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times. Positive
contributions to the learning environment and participation in classroom
learning activities are expected. Students should demonstrate courtesy to the
instructor, to special guest speakers, and to other classmates. Focusing your
attention on anything other than pertinent classroom material could be
considered discourteous. This includes personal conversations with other
students and/or cell phone use (talking, texting, online activity, etc.). Any
person who is discourteous or disrupts the class with unprofessional conduct
may be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent for that class
period.
Cell
phones, pagers, and music playing devices must be turned off while in the classroom.
During
class time -
-
No personal conversations with other
students.
-
No cell phone use (talking, texting,
unrelated online activity, etc.).
-
Cell phones must not be audible.
-
Music playing devices must be turned
off.
-
No ear buds or headphones are to be
worn.
Computer
Use
Students
are encouraged to utilize personal computers in the classroom for taking notes,
following the lecture outlines or reference materials, etc. Other uses
unrelated to the lecture topic are not allowed. As an example, surfing the
Internet or playing games during lecture or lab time is strictly prohibited and
will result in the student being asked to discontinue use of their computers.
Also, the student may be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted
absent for that class period.
Audio/Video Taping
Since
the courts have ruled that a professor's voice and physical image are their
personal property, the prerogative of the audio taping and/or video recording
of lectures/laboratories is a right specifically reserved to faculty. Should
you wish to record using any device, you must obtain the permission of the
respective instructor in all classes.
Important
Note
The
provisions contained in this syllabus do not constitute a contract between the
students and Parker University. These provisions may be changed at any time for
any reason at the discretion of the course director. When necessary, in the
view of the University, appropriated notice of such changes will be given to
the student.
being
asked to discontinue use of their computers. Also, the student may be asked to
leave the classroom and will be counted absent for that class period.
Audio/Video Taping
Since
the courts have ruled that a professor's voice and physical image are their
personal property, the prerogative of the audio taping and/or video recording
of lectures/laboratories is a right specifically reserved to faculty. Should
you wish to record, using any device you must obtain the permission the
respective instructor in all classes.
Important
Note
The provisions
contained in this syllabus do not constitute a contract between the students
and Parker University. These provisions may be changed at any time for any
reason at the discretion of the course director. When necessary, in the view of
the University, appropriated notice of such changes will be given to the
student.
|
Class
|
Date
|
Lecture
|
Reading
|
Assignments
|
Practical
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
1/9
|
Introductions, Syllabus, Class expectations, Intro
to Palpation, 4 Aspects of Swedish Massage
|
---------------
|
*Discuss Logs
Discuss
History Paper (handout)*
|
Draping and Classroom Orientation
|
|
2
|
1/11
|
Healing Massage A Wellness Perspective
|
Ch 1 (4-17)
TH
|
QUIZ 01
*Discuss History
Paper
|
1)Basic Strokes; Back Effleurage
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
1/14
|
Guidelines for Giving a Massage
|
Ch6 (95-117)
TH
|
QUIZ 02
|
2)Back Petrissage
|
|
4
|
1/18
|
Guidelines for Giving a Massage (cont)
|
Ch6 (95-117)
TH
|
QUIZ 03
Sign on to My Parker
|
3)Back Routine
|
|
5
|
1/21
|
Touch
|
Ch6 (95-117)
TH
|
Massage History Papers Du
e
|
Leg Prone and
Feet
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6
|
1/23
|
Massage History, History OP due
|
Ch 2 (19-37)
TH
|
QUIZ 04
LOGS 1
Massage OP
|
Body Mechanics;
Full Prone
|
|
7
|
1/25
|
Physiological effects and Benefits of Massage
|
Ch 3 (39-63)
TH
|
QUIZ 05
|
Tapotement;
Full Prone Back of Body
|
|
8
|
1/28
|
Physiological effects and Benefits of Massage
|
Ch 3 (39-63)
TH
|
|
Back of Body
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9
|
1/30
|
Grounding, Centering
|
Handouts
|
-----------------
|
Back of Body
|
|
10
|
2/1
|
Meditation Exercises,
|
Handouts
|
*Discuss Where willI I be?
|
Back of Body
|
|
11
|
2/4
|
Energy, Intuition
|
Handouts
|
------------------
|
Energy; Back of Body
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12
|
2/6
|
Holistic Approach to Massage Therapy
|
Handouts
|
------------------
|
Massage
Review
Back of Body
|
|
13
|
2/8
|
Review
|
Review
|
*Discuss Full Body Review*
|
Massage
Review
Back of Body
|
|
14
|
2/11
|
Mid Term Practical Exam
***SATURDAY***
|
Mid Term
|
Mid Term
LOGS 2
|
Mid Term
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15
|
2/13
|
Mid Term Written Exam
|
Mid Term
|
Discuss Modality Presentation*
|
Mid Term
Supine Leg
|
|
16
|
2/15
|
Endangerment Sites, Contraindications
|
Ch 5 (81-93)
TH
|
QUIZ 06
|
Supine Arm
|
|
17
|
2/18
|
Clinical
Application
|
Ch
4 (66-77)
|
QUIZ 07
|
Neck
1/4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18
|
2/22
|
Ethics
|
Ch
9 (219-231)HH
|
QUIZ 08
|
Face
|
|
19
|
2/25
|
Charting Documentation
|
Ch 4(72-82)
HH
|
QUIZ 09
|
Abdomen
Abbreviations
|
|
20
|
2/27
|
NO
CLASS
|
NO
CLASS
|
-----------
|
-----------
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21
|
2/29
|
Case Studies
|
Hand Outs
|
Where will I Be
|
Full Body
|
|
22
|
3/3
|
Charting Documentation Legal Issues
|
Ch 5 (86-117)
HH
|
QUIZ 10
SOAP
NOTES
|
Full Body
|
|
23
|
3/5
|
Charting Documentation
|
Ch 6 (122-148)
HH
|
|
Full Body 2/4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24
|
3/7
|
Case Studies
|
Appendices A
TH
|
Modality Oral Presentation
|
Full Body
|
|
25
|
3/10
|
Case Studies
|
Appendices A
TH
|
|
Full Body
|
|
26
|
3/12
|
Case Studies
|
Hand Outs
|
|
Full Body 3/4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27
|
3/14
|
Case Studies
|
Hand Outs
|
Full Body Review
|
Full Body
|
|
28
|
3/17
|
Case Studies
|
Hand Outs
|
|
Full Body
|
|
29
|
3/19
|
REVIEW
|
REVIEW
|
|
REVIEW
4/4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30
|
3/21
|
FINAL Written Exam
|
FINAL
|
LOGS 4
|
FINAL
|
|
31
|
3/24
|
FINAL Practical Exam
|
FINAL
|
FINAL
|
FINAL
|