Course Syllabi

Studies cover a variety of subjects that allow the emerging massage therapist to discover complementary and alternative methods of health and well-being as well as business and other practical concepts in maintaining a private practice.

Orientation and introduction to skills required for therapeutic massage professional practice. Prepares learners for Arizona State license application.

Structured to provide an atmosphere of individu- alized research and study paralleled by pro- fessional expertise and guidance in the area of therapeutic massage and body work.

History, traditions, rituals, herbs, benefits, principles, ethics, and approaches of Curanderismo, the healing tradition of Mexico and the Southwest United States. The unique issues and health practices of persons who live along the U.S. ? Mexico border that integrate Curanderismo and western medicine will also be explored.

Introduction to career tracks in the field of massage therapy. Focus on serving special populations with appropriate environments and protocols.

Continuation of required skills for therapeutic massage professional practice. Prepares learners for Arizona State license application.

A study of deep muscle and other soft tissue layers, anatomy trains, and external body movement (joint, bone and muscle).

Clinical experience in a professional setting with focus on advanced techniques and specialty exploration.

Introduction to the masonry industry, basic chemicals related to the masonry industry, safety practices, job planning, and current masonry opportunities.

Basic work methods, care and safety of masonry hand tools, and power equipment.

Applying all federal, state and local Masonry Building Codes.

Introduction to masonry hod carrier procedures, stocking walls, erecting scaffolding and pre- paring job sites for efficiency and productivity.

Introduction to algebra with an accelerated review of arithmetic skills.

Overview of the techniques and skills of beginning algebra.

Presentations of the principles and applications of mathematics to real world situations and various trades. Topics will include basic concepts , operations with signed numbers, exponents, Metric and English systems of measurement, introduction to algebra and use of formulas as they would apply in practical situations. Applications of ratio, proportion, graphing of data, as well as fundamental concepts of geometry and trigonometry will also be discussed.

Presentations of the principles and applications of mathematics to real world welding applications. Topics will include basic concepts, operations with signed numbers, exponents, Metric and English systems of measurement, introduction to algebra and use of formulas as they would apply in practical situations. Applications of ratio, proportion, graphing of data, as well as fundamental concepts of geometry and trigonometry will also be discussed.

Mathematical thought, concepts, and applications in non-European cultures throughout history.

Logical development of the laws of algebra, factoring linear equations, simultaneous equations, functions and graphs, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations.

Principles and processes underlying current and evolving programs of mathematics instruction in elementary schools grades K-8; the system of whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and irrationals.

Principles and processes underlying current and evolving programs of mathematics instruction in elementary schools grades K-8; geometry and measurement; statistics and probability.