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Course: School of True Massage Therapy Orientation
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School of True Massage Therapy Orientation

MST 100: Overview of massage, history, culture, medical terminology, and communications

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BIO 201: Orientation to the body, body compass, terminology, skeletal system, and joints

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KIN 201: Kinesiology

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MST 201: Pathology

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Text lesson

Fundamentals 1.1 – Classifications of Touch

CHAPTER LESSON PLANS & OBJECTIVES

Lesson 1.1: Personal and Professional Touch
1. Identify personal interpretations of touch and their influence on professional interactions.
2. Describe professional touch.
3. Define professionalism.
4. Define therapeutic massage.

National Standards Covered – The FSMTB says this section is up to 20% of the National Examination (Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx))

Overview of Massage & Bodywork Modalities/Culture/History (5%)
B. Overview of the different skill sets used in contemporary massage/bodywork environments
C. Overview of massage/bodywork modalities

Ethics, Boundaries, Laws, Regulations (15%)
A. Ethical behavior
B. Professional boundaries
C. Code of ethics violations
D. The therapeutic relationship
E. Dual relationships
F. Sexual misconduct

Fundamentals 1.1 – Professional Touch Slideshow