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Oct 23, 2026
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PTAC 1060 - Modalities and Therapeutic Massage (Lab)
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course covers further development of basic therapy skills with emphasis on techniques and procedures. The components of this course include modalities, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, superficial heat and cold techniques, deep heat therapies, electrical muscle stimulation, iontophoresis, NMES, TENS, biofeedback, and therapeutic massage techniques. Interpersonal communication skills, patient/practitioner interactions, and time management will be practiced. This course includes individual testing for competency in skills. Testing will occur outside scheduled lab time.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): PTAC 1020 , PTAC 1030 , PTAC 1040 and BIOL 2113
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Select appropriate modality for various treatment considerations.
- Document treatment and communicate through SOAP note format.
- Demonstrate proper use of all modality equipment including set up, use of item, clean up, and storage.
- Perform therapeutic massage and all modality treatments safely and effectively.
- Participate in lab session.
- Apply safety guidelines for each modality.
- Apply indications and contraindications to adjust modality interventions as needed.
- Employ effective patient education methods as applicable.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Massage
- Thermal/Non-thermal modalities
- Electrical Stimulation
- Compression Treatments
- Cryotherapy
- Hydrotherapy/Aquatic Therapy
- Low level LASER
- Clinical Simulation
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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