• HLTK 1690: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC

  4.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course contains comprehensive medical training and prepares students for a career as an Emergency Medical Technician. In this course, students will develop a working knowledge of emergency medical services and acquire skills to provide care in the pre-hospital environment. This course is aligned to the current National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs cognitive and psychomotor exams. Once completed, students are eligible to apply for licensure or certification in any of the 50 states and seek employment as an EMT. Current Healthcare Provider level CPR card, background/drug screening, and immunization verification are required as part of the course.
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• HLTK 1720: MASSAGE THERAPY TECHNIQUES I

  5.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course is the first of a two-semester, hands- on technique series that provides the foundation skills for Massage Therapy. It comprehensively covers techniques and sequencing for Swedish Massage (SWM) (a basic approach to massage) and introduces neuromuscular massage (a more technical approach). The foundations of Swedish massage modality are taught with an emphasis on technique and development of palpation skills. Other modalities covered are energy work, chair massage, and hot stone.
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• HLTK 1730: MASSAGE THERAPY PRIN, ETHICS & BUSINESS

  3.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course focuses on theory and standards important to the practice of massage therapy. It presents the history of massage therapy around the world. The course provides thorough instruction in therapist-client communication, ethics and legal issues of practice and culminates with the completion of a comprehensive business plan.
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• HLTK 1740: MASSAGE THERAPY ERGONOMICS

  1.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course focuses on the theory and application of ergonomics. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and modify working conditions to protect the massage therapist from somatic dysfunction, incorrect body alignment, posture and movement.
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• HLTK 1750: MASSAGE THERAPY TECHNIQUES II

  5.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course, the second of a two-semester hands- on technique series, offers comprehensive coverage of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy. In addition to systematic assessments, protocols and sequencing for all parts of the body, the course covers breathing dynamics, detailed postural assessment, introductory kinesiology, sports massage tech- niques, lymphatic drainage methods, and integrattion of different modalities in client-centered massage therapy setting.
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• HLTK 1760: RELAXATION TECHNIQUES

  2.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course covers three types of relaxation methods (breathing, visualization and movement) and how they can be integrated. It includes practicing these stress-management techniques as well as learning to instruct others in them. (3 lect/lab hrs/week)
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• HLTK 1780: SUPPLEMENTAL MODALITIES

  2.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course exposes students to various supplemental therapies available in the field of massage therapy, and covers the fundamentals of these modalities. It is also designed to appeal to professional massage therapists in the community who may need to maintain their certification status. Examples of current modalities are T'ai Chi, aromatherapy, reflexology, canine massage, and infant/pregnancy massage. Enrollment priority is given to students in the certificate program.
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• HLTK 1785: SUPPLEMENTAL MODALITIES II

  2.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course exposes students to a particular modality of therapy available in the field of bodywork. One modality is emphasized for the semester. It covers the fundamentals, applications, and contraindications of the modality. This course also is available to certified massage professionals who would like to learn a new skill or need additional training to maintain their certification status. Enrollment priority is given to students in the program. Each semester focuses on one modality, with subsequent semesters offering a new modality. Examples are: advanced neuromuscular technique, Asian bodywork and Reiki.
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• HLTK 1950: EXPLORATIONS:

  1.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This course allows students to learn about a outdoor activity-related topic. Course content will vary according to the specific subject.
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• HLTK 1970: MASSAGE THERAPY CLINICAL

  4.00 Credits

  Northern Wyoming Community College District

  
  This practicum provides exposure and experience in applying Massage Therapy principles, protocols and techniques in a professional setting.
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