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Aug 06, 2026
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2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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IHM 250 - Therapeutic Massage V
Description: Introduce spa technologies including hot rock massage, scrubs, muds and wraps. Industry standards such as hygiene and draping as well as job-search recommendations are included.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 2.5
Lab: 1.5
Course Content:
1. History and foundations of spa technologies
2. Spa hygiene, sanitation, draping, and safety standards
3. Hot rock massage
4. Therapeutic scrub treatments
5. Therapeutic mud, clay, and thalassotherapy treatments
6. Therapeutic wraps and cocooning techniques
7. Spa environment
8. Hydrotherapy principles and clinical applications
9. Professional practice and job-search skills in the spa industry
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the benefits of spa technology massages. (1-9)
- Differentiate the functions of spa technology massages. (1-9)
- Explain the theories of spa technology massages. (1-9)
- Setup the finishing touches used in spa environments. (7)
- Justify hydrotherapy treatments for various therapeutic effects. (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8)
Required Assessment:
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