MASS 1201 Massage Business, Professionalism, & Communications

2 Credit Hour(s)

This is a 2-hour didactic lecture that meets once weekly and that serves as the operations component to the Student Massage Clinic MASS 1101. Students will report weekly on their 1101 Administrative Duties, participate in individual and group projects, write an updated resume template, and envision and present individual business concepts. Students will consider, research, and choose internship locations for the summer semester.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Identify and describe basic business practices relevant to the practice of massage therapy/ bodywork.
Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication related to business and marketing.
Identify strategies to develop and maintain a client base.
Identify strategies for effective communication with other professionals regarding client care and referrals.
Identify strategies for effective management of the work environment.
Discuss the process for establishing and maintaining professional boundaries and relationships with peers, in the work place, and with other professionals.
Identify legal requirements established in Tennessee Statutes & Rules regarding the Massage Therapist License & Massage Establishment License.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Massage Therapy program.
Corequisite(s): MASS 1101
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.