Meadowood Center

Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects in massage therapy. The course will be variable credit of one to three depending on the course content and number of hours required. This course may be repeated for up to six credits.

This course is an introduction to Osteo Symmetry which is a manual therapy developed to release structural tension patterns and unwind energy blockages from the bones. This decreases strain on the nervous system, increases flexibility and restores natural mobility and posture. Using palpation, mobility and visual assessment students will learn to recognize and release restrictions in the skeletal structure.

Learn to treat skeletal muscle immobility and pain using myofascial release by relaxing contracted muscles through both the superficial fascia and deep fascia, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.

Students will learn the various strokes and techniques used in sports and athletic massage, what effect each has on the tissue, and when to use them. Additionally, the course will cover sports-specific routines, sports injury prevention and treatment, nutrition conducive to athletes, as well as psychology of the athlete as it pertains to interaction with the massage therapist.

This course is designed to enhance students' skills and understanding of the concepts of deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy. Students will learn how to safely integrate deep tissue and neuromuscular techniques into their massage routine in prone, supine, seated and side-lying positions. Students will be shown proper body mechanics for administering these techniques and will practice what they learn in class on one another.

Learn facilitated stretching techniques and muscle energy techniques (MET), including Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), which is used for the rehabilitation of neurologic and soft tissue disorders. Explore ways to incorporate these techniques into massage to help counteract muscle hypertonicity and spasms, improve flexibility and range of motion, and restore muscle strength.

Learn proper body mechanics and feel while using forearms, loose fists, elbows, knuckles, and hands. Discover the keys to career longevity and excellent touch. Work on creative client positioning with variations on side-lying and supine as well as seated positions.

Understand the principles of entrepreneurship and the tools you need to develop a quality business plan. Use your learned creativity and innovation techniques to generate new business ideas and then apply those skills as you develop an original, realistic and effective business plan. This hands-on course will take you through the steps of the business plan development process and give you the opportunity to present your business plan. You or your team may even choose to participate in a variety of local business plan competitions with your newfound skills and solid plan.

The Dispatch Training Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective dispatchers in the field. This program consists of 180 contact hours, including both lecture and hands-on lab/simulation components. In addition to the classroom instruction, students will also participate in five 8-hour sit-along internships, allowing them to apply what they have learned in real-world scenarios. Throughout the course, students will study a variety of topics, including communication skills, call-taking procedures, dispatching techniques, emergency response protocols, and computer-aided dispatch systems. The program is designed to be comprehensive, covering both the theoretical and practical aspects of the field. Upon completion of the Dispatch Training Program, students will have a thorough understanding of the role of a dispatcher and the skills necessary to perform the job effectively. They will also be able to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as effective communication and interpersonal skills. This program is designed to be rigorous and challenging, but also engaging and supportive, with a knowledgeable and experienced faculty who are dedicated to helping students succeed.

A laboratory and classroom experience in which students obtain knowledge in and supervised practice of blood collection methods routinely used to collect patent samples for diagnostic testing. This course must be taken concurrently with CLS 151, Phlebotomy. If certification as a Phlebotomy Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology and licensure as a Lab Assistant in Nevada is desired CLS 153 must be taken in addition to CLS 151 and CLS 152.