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Aug 06, 2026
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2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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IHM 215 - Practicum: Massage Therapy for Special Populations
Description: Practicum consisting of hands-on experience with emphasis on massage for special populations under supervision.
Prerequisites:
Corequisite:
Credits: 1
Lecture: 0
Lab: 3
Course Content:
1. Clinic orientation and safety for special populations
2. Supervised special populations massage sessions
3. Applied body mechanics and therapist self-care
4. Draping, hygiene, sanitation, and infection control
5. Professional communication with clients and co-workers
6. Client documentation and record-keeping systems
7. Ethics, legal responsibilities, and liability in practicum
8. Reflective practice and supervisor feedback integration
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the skills required for effective massages for special populations. (2, 3, 4)
2. Demonstrate fundamentals of proper body mechanics. (2, 3, 8)
3. Demonstrate appropriate massage preparation for a client. (1, 4)
4. Communicate professionally with clients and co-workers. (2, 5, 7)
5. Apply record keeping system for clients. (1, 6)
6. Identify ethical, legal and liability issues. (1, 6, 7)
Required Assessment:
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