MASS 1102 Clinical Fieldwork

1 Credit Hour(s)

Fieldwork externships are a valuable opportunity to work in professional massage settings under the direct supervision of other licensed therapists. Students must document at least 60 hours of massage practice in four (4) different professional settings working on other massage professionals, business clients, or medical patients.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Identify and design effective methods for time management, client scheduling, and maintenance of the work environment.
Establish and maintain safe and respectful boundaries with clients.
Discuss the process for establishing and maintaining professional boundaries and relationships with peers.
Application and use of appropriate equipment and supplies.
Recognize and practice appropriate methods of sanitation and personal hygiene in the performance of massage.
Identify strategies of conflict resolution skills in relationships with other professionals.
Discuss the need to document conflict.
Write clear, concise, and accurate client notes based on treatment sessions.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Massage Therapy program.
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.