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Massage with Medical Devices
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:14.02.2022 09:24:48
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LF_685 | LQF level: | Level 5 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 1.00 | ECTS: | 1.50 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine | Target Audience: | Medical Services | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Ilze Briža | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | RSU Liepāja Branch | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Liepaja, 24/26 Rinku Street, lf rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 2 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 4 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 8 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 12 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Human anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, classical massage. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To acquire knowledge and develop understanding of the practical application of appropriate medical devices in massage procedures. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Types of machine massage, application, indications and contraindications, compatibility of medical devices in the massage procedure. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Methodology, safety rules and care of vibration massage, vacuum massage and other medical devices used in massage. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Skin assessment, choice of appropriate medical device. Performing body massage with medical devices. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Cellulite, correction and prevention thereof. Drawing up and carrying out a treatment plan for massage with medical devices. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | The student’s independently prepared presentation on the use of a massage with medical devices in a masseur’s practice. Preparation for examinations according to the content of the study course; preparation for the final examination of the study course; individual and group work; work with study materials, study literature (research, analysis). | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Attendance of lectures and practical classes. Compliance of the student’s independently prepared presentation on the use of a massage with medical devices in a masseur’s practice with the set criteria. Drawing up the results of practical works; performance of specific tasks. Planning and implementing a medical device massage treatment (including filling in the customer’s diagnostic chart) according to protocol. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Test (Semester) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | As a result of completing the study course, students will know the medical devices used in massage, their effects on tissues, possibilities of use, indications and contraindications. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Students will be able to apply medical devices used in massage therapy and assess their compatibility with massage techniques. To equip a massage salon and use the substances used in the medical device massage, according to the chosen type of massage. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | The student will be able to use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in professional activities. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Zeidlers, I. 2011. Ārstnieciskā masāža. R.: Avots. 160 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 2 | Kazutami, S., Lochhead, R., Yamashita, Y. 2017. Cosmetic Science and Technology Theoretical Principles and Applications. Elsevier. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Tekchandani, S. 2016. Study of Clinical Cosmetology: A Hands-On Guide. 1st Edition. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt Ltd. | ||||||||
