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System structure\u003Cbr>• Cardiovascular\u003Cbr>• Digestive\u003Cbr>• Endocrine\u003Cbr>• Integumentary\u003Cbr>• Lymphatic & Immune\u003Cbr>• Musculoskeletal\u003Cbr>• Nervous\u003Cbr>• Reproduction\u003Cbr>• Respiratory\u003Cbr>• Sensory\u003Cbr>• Urinary\u003Cbr>B. System function\u003Cbr>▪ Cardiovascular\u003Cbr>▪ Digestion\u003Cbr>▪ Endocrine\u003Cbr>▪ Integumentary\u003Cbr>▪ Lymphatic & Immune\u003Cbr>▪ Musculoskeletal\u003Cbr>▪ Nervous\u003Cbr>▪ Reproduction\u003Cbr>▪ Respiratory\u003Cbr>▪ Sensory\u003Cbr>▪ Urinary\u003Cbr>C. Tissue injury and repair\u003Cbr>D. Concepts of energetic anatomy\u003Cbr>KINESIOLOGY (12%)\u003Cbr>A. Skeletal muscle components & characteristics\u003Cbr>B. Concepts of skeletal muscle contractions\u003Cbr>C. Proprioceptors\u003Cbr>D. Skeletal muscle locations, attachments (origins, insertions), & actions\u003Cbr>E. Joint structure and function\u003Cbr>F. Range of motion\u003Cbr>• Active\u003Cbr>• Passive\u003Cbr>• Resisted | PATHOLOGY, CONTRAINDICATIONS, AREAS OF CAUTION, SPECIAL POPULATIONS (14%)\u003Cbr>A. Overview of Pathologies\u003Cbr>B. Contraindications\u003Cbr>• Site specific\u003Cbr>• Pathology related\u003Cbr>• Special populations\u003Cbr>• Tools\u003Cbr>• Special applications\u003Cbr>C. Areas of caution\u003Cbr>D. Special populations\u003Cbr>E. Classes of medications\u003Cbr>BENEFITS AND EFFECTS OF SOFT TISSUE MANIPULATION (15%)\u003Cbr>A. Physiological effects of soft tissue manipulation\u003Cbr>B. Psychological effects of soft tissue manipulation\u003Cbr>C. Effects of soft tissue manipulation for specific client populations\u003Cbr>D.Soft tissue techniques\u003Cbr>• Types of strokes\u003Cbr>• Sequence of application\u003Cbr>E. Hot/cold applications\u003Cbr>F. Overview of massage/bodywork modalities\u003Cbr>CLIENT ASSESSMENT, REASSESSMENT & TREATMENT PLANNING (17%)\u003Cbr>A. Organization of a\u003Cbr>massage/bodywork session\u003Cbr>B. Client consultation and evaluation\u003Cbr>• Verbal intake\u003Cbr>• Health history form\u003Cbr>C. Written data collection\u003Cbr>D. Visual assessment\u003Cbr>• General\u003Cbr>• Postural\u003Cbr>• Gait\u003Cbr>E. Palpation assessment\u003Cbr>F. Range of motion assessment\u003Cbr>G. Clinical reasoning\u003Cbr>• Ability to rule out contraindications\u003Cbr>• Client treatment goal setting\u003Cbr>• Evaluation of response to\u003Cbr>previous treatment\u003Cbr>• Formulation of treatment strategy | ETHICS, BOUNDARIES, LAWS, REGULATIONS (16%)\u003Cbr>A. Ethical behavior\u003Cbr>B. Professional boundaries\u003Cbr>C. Code of ethics violations\u003Cbr>D. The therapeutic relationship\u003Cbr>E. Dual relationships\u003Cbr>F. Sexual misconduct\u003Cbr>G. Massage/bodywork-related laws and regulations\u003Cbr>H. Scope of practice\u003Cbr>I. Professional communication\u003Cbr>J. Confidentiality\u003Cbr>K. Principles\u003Cbr>GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (15%)\u003Cbr>A. Proper and safe use of equipment and supplies\u003Cbr>B. Practitioner hygiene\u003Cbr>C. Sanitation and cleanliness\u003Cbr>D. Safety practices\u003Cbr>• Facilities\u003Cbr>• Practitioner safety\u003Cbr>• Client safety\u003Cbr>E. Practitioner care\u003Cbr>• Body mechanics\u003Cbr>• Personal protective equipment (PPE)\u003Cbr>• Self-care\u003Cbr>• Injury prevention\u003Cbr>F. Draping\u003Cbr>• Safe and appropriate\u003Cbr>• Communication\u003Cbr>G. Business Practices\u003Cbr>• Business planning\u003Cbr>• Strategic planning\u003Cbr>• Office management\u003Cbr>• Marketing\u003Cbr>• Hiring/Interviewing\u003Cbr>• Documentation & Records\u003Cbr>▪ Client records\u003Cbr>▪ Business records\u003Cbr>H. 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