Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages reflective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Therapeutic Massage 1 30537101 Students will learn the environmental considerations and equipment necessary to provide treatment , hygiene and safety , and legal requirements of therapeutic massage . Students will begin hands on training by mastering foundational skills such as draping and positioning , self-care and body mechanics , and basic massage techniques . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Musco Anat for Massage Ther 10537120 This course introduces students to the anatomy and function of the skeletal and muscular systems of the body . Students learn the names , locations , insertion points , and actions of many of the muscles of the human anatomy . Furthermore , students apply what they learn and develop the essential palpation skills to identify the bones and muscles that comprise the musculoskeletal system . Students also acquire necessary skills for practical range of motion movements . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Therapeutic Massage 2 30537102 Students will develop skills in assessment , record keeping , and documentation necessary to provide therapeutic massage . Students will expand their knowledge of massage techniques to include myofascial and deep tissue . Students will begin their clinical experience on assigned dates . Students must hold a current American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR card . ( Prerequisite : 30-537-101 , Therapeutic Massage 1 , 10-537-120 Musculoskeletal Anatomy For The Massage Therapist ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Anatomy / Struct-Funct 31806312 Human body systems , structural formation . ( Prerequisite : 2.6 GPA OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 15 OR 10-838-105 , Intro to Reading and Study Skills OR equivalent ). Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Specialized Therapeutic Massag 30537111 Course Typically Offered : Spring
Path Pharm & Med Term 10537121 In this course , students will be introduced to disorders that can occur in major body systems with their signs , symptoms and associated pharmacology . They will learn the types of diseases that affect each of the major body systems and more specifically the signs and symptoms of selected pathologies and disorders that could prove to be a contraindication to massage therapy . Students will also gain a foundational understanding of medical terminology , a basic understanding of pharmacology and the possible interactions between medications and massage . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Massage Clinic & Business Prac 30537112 Provides students the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of running a massage clinic . In the business section , topics covered include : ethics and legal requirements , national and state certification and licensing requirements ; business startup and management ; marketing and financial management . ( Co-requisite : 30-537-111 , Specialized Therapeutic Massage ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Kines for Mass Therapist 10537138 Building upon foundation knowledge from musculoskeletal anatomy , students deepen their understanding with an emphasis on muscle groups used to perform specific actions . Students directly apply this knowledge through the practice of ROM , postural and gait assessments to identify muscles involved in specific injuries . Students learn how to integrate assessment techniques into a treatment plan for more comprehensive approach to client care . ( Prerequisite : 10-537-120 , Musculoskeletal Anatomy for the Massage Therapist ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 Basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
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