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Aug 06, 2026
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2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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IHM 175 - Practicum: Therapeutic Massage
Description: Practicum consisting of hands-on experience with emphasis on therapeutic massage under supervision.
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0
Lab: 3
Course Content:
1. Clinic orientation, policies, and safety procedures
2. Supervised therapeutic massage sessions
3. Body mechanics and therapist self-care
4. Draping, hygiene, sanitation, and infection control
5. Client documentation and record-keeping systems
6. Professional communication with clients and co-workers
7. Ethics, legal responsibilities, and liability in therapeutic massage
8. Reflective practice and supervisor feedback integration
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate body mechanics during a therapeutic massage. (2, 3, 8)
- Demonstrate appropriate massage preparation for a client. (1, 4)
- Apply record keeping system for clients. (5)
- Communicate professionally with clients and co-workers. (6)
- Identify ethical, legal and liability issues. (1, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Required Assessment:
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