Therapeutic massage as a profession -- Ethics, professionalism, and legal issues -- Business considerations for a career in therapeutic massage -- Massage and medical terminology for professional record -- Research literacy and evidence-based practice -- Indications and contraindications for therapeutic massage -- Hygiene, sanitation, and safety -- Body mechanics -- Preparation for massage: equipment, professional environment, positioning, and draping -- Massage manipulations and techniques -- Assessment procedures for developing a care/treatment plan -- Complementary bodywork systems -- Massage career tracks and practice settings -- Adaptive massage -- Wellness education. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.