Title: Swedish Technique

 

Course Number: MTCE0101           Trimester Hours:125

 

Trimester: 1                                     Total Contact Hours:125

 

Lecture Hours Per Week: 12        

 

Course Instructors: Rick Salazar

 

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 5^thEdition

By Patricia J Benjamin ISBN: 0-13-514233-7

 

Suggested Texts: Medical Terminology – A Short Course , 4^thEdition,

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:

Course Breakdown:

 

Attendance/Participation    20%

Quizzes                           10%

Homework (Logs, etc.)       10%

Midterm Practical               10%

Midterm Written                15%

Final Practical                   25%

Final Written                     10%

                                     100%

 

• Every 4 hours of attendance equals 1% of your grade for a total of 20% attendance/participation.

 

Attendance Policy:

A professional education at Parker University requires a full time commitment by the student.100% Attendance is required for all classes.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 100% 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.

 

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 must be made up to avoid a failing grade.

 

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.

 

A student who is academically deficient must 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.

 

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 50 questions composed of True/False, Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answer, or a practical demonstration.

 

Homework / Oral Presentation:

Homework is a compilation of Log hours (Giving and Receiving Massages), written papers, and other various assignments. The Oral Presentation(s) will be conducted in front of the MTEC0101 Instructor and the class. The presentation will either be a series of questions asked by the Instructor or a demonstration of knowledge or skill by the student. 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, basic technique and massage sequence. 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. 

 

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, asno 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 a70% 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.

 

 

 

 

Class	Date	Lecture	Reading	Assignments	Practical
1	5/7	Introductions, Syllabus, Class expectations, Intro to Palpation, 4 Aspects of Swedish Massage	---------------	*Discuss Logs Discuss History Paper (handout)*	Draping and Classroom Orientation
2	5/9	Healing Massage A Wellness Perspective	Ch 1 (4-17)TH	QUIZ 01   *Discuss History Paper	1)Basic Strokes; Back Effleurage
3	5/12	Guidelines for Giving a Massage	Ch6 (95-117)TH	QUIZ 02	2)Back Petrissage
4	5/14	Guidelines for Giving a Massage (cont)	Ch6 (95-117)TH	QUIZ 03 Sign on to My Parker	3)Back Routine
5	5/16	Touch	Ch6 (95-117)TH	Massage History Papers Du e	Leg Prone and Feet
6	5/19	Massage History, History OP due	Ch 2 (19-37)TH	QUIZ 04  LOGS 1 Massage OP	Body Mechanics; Full Prone
7	5/21	Physiological effects and Benefits of Massage	Ch 3 (39-63)TH	Quiz 05	Tapotement; Full Prone Back of Body
8	5/23	Physiological effects and Benefits of Massage	Ch 3 (39-63)TH		Back of Body
9	5/26	Grounding, Centering	Handouts	-----------------	Back of Body
10	5/30	Meditation Exercises,	Handouts	*Discuss Where willI I be?	Back of Body
11	6/2	Energy, Intuition	Handouts	------------------	Energy; Back of Body
12	6/4	Holistic Approach to Massage Therapy	Handouts	------------------	Massage Review Back of Body
13	6/6	Review	Review	*Discuss Full Body Review*	Massage Review Back of Body
14	6/9	Mid Term Practical Exam ***SATURDAY***	Mid Term	Mid Term LOGS 2	Mid Term
15	6/11	Mid Term Written Exam	Mid Term	Discuss Modality Presentation*	Mid Term Supine Leg
16	6/13	Endangerment Sites, Contraindications	Ch 5 (81-93)TH	QUIZ 06	Supine Arm
17	6/16	Clinical Application	Ch 4 (66-77)	QUIZ 07	Neck 1/4
18	6/18	Ethics	Ch 9 (219-231)HH	QUIZ 08	Face
19	6/20	Charting Documentation	Ch 4 (72-82) HH	QUIZ 09	Abdomen Abbreviations
20	6/23	Joint Movements Stretching	Ch 8 (145-165)	-----------	-----------
21	6/25	Case Studies	Hand Outs	Where will I Be	Full Body
22	6/27	Charting Documentation Legal Issues	Ch 5 (86-117) HH	QUIZ 10 SOAP NOTES	Full Body
23	6/30	Charting Documentation	Ch 6 (122-148) HH	LOGS 3	Full Body 2/4
24	7/1	Case Studies	Appendices A TH	Modality Oral Presentation	Full Body
25	7/7	Case Studies	Appendices A TH		Full Body
26	7/9	Case Studies	Hand Outs		Full Body 3/4
27	7/11	Case Studies	Hand Outs	Full Body Review	Full Body
28	7/14	Case Studies	Hand Outs		Full Body
29	7/16	REVIEW	REVIEW		REVIEW  4/4
30	7/18	FINAL Written Exam	FINAL	LOGS 4	FINAL
31	7/21	FINAL Practical Exam	FINAL	FINAL	FINAL