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Therapeutic Massage Techniques 1 31537302

4.00 credits

Therapeutic Massage

Explore the fundamental techniques essential for effective massage treatments. Emphasis is placed on learning various modalities including Swedish massage, chair massage, hot stone massage, and pregnancy massage using demonstrations and hands-on practice. Learners will apply learned techniques in a supervised clinical setting, allowing them to refine their skills and gain confidence in their abilities.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM F111 - Therapeutic Massage Center - F Building Melissa Baker	View Rates

Fundamentals of Massage 31537311

2.00 credits

Therapeutic Massage

Examine the theory, history, and ethics of massage therapy. Other topics include sanitation and hygiene, medical terminology, assessment and charting, as well as basic musculoskeletal anatomy.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM F111 - Therapeutic Massage Center - F Building Melissa Baker	View Rates

Science of Massage 31537312

4.00 credits

Therapeutic Massage

Explore the foundational principles in anatomy, physiology, and pathology essential for success in the field of massage therapy. The composition of the body will be introduced, and learners will gain knowledge about each body system as well as disorders and medical conditions associated with them.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Waitlist	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM F111 - Therapeutic Massage Center - F Building Melissa Baker	View Rates

Crisis Intervention And Stress Management 10520143

3.00 credits

Human Services

Explore techniques and approaches to crisis intervention and stress management for providers in the human services field. Determine strategies for initial intervention, diffusion and assessment, resolution and/or referral, with emphasis on safety. Explore physiological processes regarding the short and long term approach to stress. Determine secondary traumatization, burnout and remediation techniques. Evaluate critical incident debriefing. Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found with crisis intervention and stress management. Apply basic counseling techniques including motivational interviewing. Apply reflective practitioner methods.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Oct 15 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 04:50 PM A227 - Classroom - A Building Christina Lucas	View Rates

Introduction To Human Services 10520101

3.00 credits

Human Services

Examine the evolution of the human services field. Distinguish the various types of human service agencies and occupations available in the field. Demonstrate the qualities of the field professionals. Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found in the human services professions. Apply reflective practitioner methods.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Zoom Available	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 15 Thursday 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM A224 - Classroom - A Building Tracy Vaughan	View Rates

Human Sexuality 10520106

3.00 credits

Human Services

Evaluate human sexual behavior across the lifespan. Evaluate the history of sex. Analyze sexology. Differentiate between gender roles. Identify physiological differences between sexes. Explore differences in sexual orientation, sexually transmitted diseases and methods of contraception. Analyze sexual abuse and sex for sale. Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found when discussing sexual issues with clients. Apply reflective practitioner methods.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/23/2025 – 12/11/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Zoom Available	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 23 – Dec 11 Thursday 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM A229 - Classroom - A Building Christina Lucas	View Rates