• HLTK 1525: MEDICATION ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED

  4.00 Credits

  Eastern Wyoming College

  
  This course is designed to prepare the student to assume the role and responsibilities of a medication aide after successfully completing the 40-hour CNA II course. The course provides additional concepts and skills needed for the care of clients in long-term care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The students will successfully complete the 100-hour course with a minimum score of 80% or better and will meet the requirements needed to take the written exam given by the WY Board of Nursing to become certified in the Sate of Wyoming. This course is offered for S/U grade only. 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
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• HLTK 1560: INTRO TO HEALTH CAREERS

  1.00 Credits

  Eastern Wyoming College

  
  This course is designed to introduce the student to the U.S. Health Care Delivery System as well as the health related professions involved in patient care. In addition, other health related professions will be explored. Through classroom content and field observations, the student will investigate the various health/health-related careers. 1 lecture hour.
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• HLTK 1575: MASSAGE THERAPY TECHNIQUES I

  4.00 Credits

  Eastern Wyoming College

  
  This course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of basic massage techniques and protocol. Emphasis will be on the application of basic massage strokes and their variations. Students will learn proper draping and positioning techniques and recommended client protocol.
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• HLTK 1695: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH II

  3.00 Credits

  Eastern Wyoming College

  
  This course is a basic EMT class. The topics include advanced patient assessment, respiratory system, general pharmacology, and medical emergencies and medications. Prerequisite: HLTK 1690, EMT I with a grade of "C" or better.
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• HLTK 1725: MASSAGE THERAPY TECHNIQUES II

  4.00 Credits

  Eastern Wyoming College

  
  The focus of this course is to expand on the massage techniques already learned by the students and enables them to provide a more comprehensive massage treatment. It emphasizes proper body mechanics and self-care. students will fine-tune the timing of their massage treatments, and will be putting the finishing touches on their Swedish massage treatments. They will learn to perform abdominal, gluteal, and chest massage routines.
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• HLTK 1735: MASSAGE THERAPY ETHICS & BUS

  1.00 Credits

  Eastern Wyoming College

  
  Due to the intimate nature of massage, professionalism is of utmost importance. this course discusses professional ethics as they relate to the massage profession. As part of this course, students will learn to create a code of ethics. The course also introduces students to the business aspects of running a massage practice. Topics included in the business portion are scheduling, budgeting, bookkeeping, marketing, advertising and massage related business issues. Students will learn to write and execute a detailed, workable massage business plan.
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• HLTK 1780: SUPPLEMENTAL MODALITIES

  2.00 Credits

  Eastern Wyoming College

  
  This course highlights two supplemental modalities that enhance Massage Therapy. Principles and techniques are covered for the modalities in addition to the therapeutic effects.
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• HLTK 1850: HYDROTHERAPY & SPA TECHNIQUES

  2.00 Credits

  Eastern Wyoming College

  
  This course covers the fundamentals of hydrotherapy and spa techniques. It addresses the application of water as treatment in each of its three forms, hot and cold treatments, hydrocollactors, body wraps, mud wraps, salt glows, facial steams, and others to be announced.
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• HLTK 1950: MASSAGE PATHOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Eastern Wyoming College

  
  This course discusses common pathologies that massage therapists are likely to encounter in their professional practices. It also discusses whether these conitions are indicated or contraindicated for massage and describes how they may be treated. An emphasis is placed on medical terminology.
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• HLTK 1960: MASSAGE KINESIOLOGY

  2.00 Credits

  Eastern Wyoming College

  
  This course teaches students to identify the location and movements of skeletal muscles. Students will identify bones and boney landmarks. They will learn muscle origin and insertion using specific boney landmarks as points of anatomical reference. They will also learn directional terms and terms of movement. Students will learn to identify and describe the movement of each muscle.
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