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On completion of this module students should:
1. Have an understanding of the physical and psychological effects of wellness massage.
2. Have a basic knowledge of functional anatomy related to wellness massage
3. Have an understanding of the effects of wellness massage on the various systems in the body: nervous, skeletal, digestive, respiratory
4. Be able to explain the indications and contraindications to wellness massage techniques to ensure persons safety at all times
5. Be able to design an overall safe treatment plan for the person: be aware of ethical requirements and obtain informed consent, be able to select and safely perform appropriate techniques for a soft tissue wellness massage, be able to modify the treatment as appropriate, and reassess following treatment
6. Demonstrate professional behaviour in relation to massage within the scope of the module including communicating with the person, interpreting what they are saying, and at all times recognising cultural and linguistic diversity
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 7 |
Practical | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 85 |
Total | 112 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Practical Examination: Practical examination | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Examination: MCQ | Unspecified | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
MCQ and practical exam - feedback offered individually to students in 1:1 meetings if requested
Name | Role |
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Ms Orla Flynn | Tutor |