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Course Outline

Course Assignments, Section Flow, & Instructors – FALL 2023

Course Assignment Guidelines

Hands-On Exam Score Sheet

Scoring Record

Elements of Massage

Hospital-Based Massage

Informed Consent

Session Decision-Making Model

SPPSG

Germs in Your Gut Are Talking to Your Brain by Carl Zimmer

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Is Intention Placebo? by Don Ash P.T.,CST-D

Medical Terminology/Word Parts

Resources & Perspectives

Presentation Slides

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Presentation Slides: Integumentary System

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Presentation Slides: Integumentary System

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DISABILITY ETIQUETTE: Tips On Interacting With People With Disabilities (United Spinal Association)

I Prefer That You Say I’m Disabled by Robyn Powell

30 Years After the ADA, We’re Still Fighting for Disability Justice by A.A. Vincent

Sensory Access Needs Are Human Rights

Throw Away the Master’s Tools

Presentation Slides

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Presentation Slides: Cardiovascular System, Conditions, & Massage

Presentation Slides: Cardiovascular Disease & Edema

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Presentation Slides: Lymphatic/Immune System

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Presentation Slides: Lymph & Immune Systems and Massage

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“Building a Caring America” by Ai-Jen Poo

Top 10 Benefits of Massage Therapy for Seniors

Touch of Gray: Bringing Comfort to Our Aging Population

Presentation Slides: Working With the Elderly

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Gone From My Sight by Barbara Karnes

Hospice Care Information

Hospice Exercise: Brochures and Literature

Hospice Exercise: What Is Hospice Questions

Hospice Massage Summary

Interview with Irene Smith

Personal Death History

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Presentation Slides: Nervous System

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Presentation Slides: Parkinson Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia

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Books and Online or App Resources

Notes on Pain

Pain Assessment Scales & Tools

Presentation Slides: Pain & Massage

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Presentation Slides: Cancer & Massage

Presentation Slides: Lymphedema & Massage

Cancer & Massage Student Handout

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Hospice Scenarios

Hospice Massage Summary

Nonverbal Negative/Positive Indicators for Touch

Self Care for the Caregiver by Mary K. Rose

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Lymphedema & Massage Slides

Lymphedema & Massage Student Notes

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Presentation Slides: Digestive System

Presentation Slides: Respiratory System

A Massage Therapist’s Tool Chest

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Presentation Slides: Urinary & Reproductive Systems

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Presentation Slides: Endocrine System

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

COVID-19 Consideration for Massage Therapy Practice

COVID-19 Resources & Protocols for Practice

Intake form w/ COVID-19 Addendum

Medical History Intake Form

Cancer Grid