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| Basic medical science |
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A mastery of the fundamentals
of the structure and function of the body underlies the development of
effective treatment for Shiatsu therapy. This part of the program is
taught during first year and the total hours of training in this area
will be over 700.
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| Anatomy
1&2 (306
hours) |
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The
emphasis is on regional and
functional anatomy. Course involves terminology, function and action of
all organ systems. Teaching method is lecture format.
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| Physiology
1&2 (306 hours) |
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This
course provides detailed
knowledge of the functional organization and operational mechanisms
employed by cells, tissues, organs and systems. Teaching method is
lecture format.
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| Pathology
(90 hours) |
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This
course is designed to
provide basic knowledge of disease state and pathological conditions
for health care providers. The students will be able to identify the
incidence, etiology and clinical course of selected disease entities.
Teaching method is lecture format.
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Clinical discipline |
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This
area of the program
provides basic knowledge and education in health care.
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| Kinesiology
(90 hours) |
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Our
Kinesiology course is a basic synergistic combination of the sciences
of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and exercise physiology. We will
integrate the resulting principles with theories of motor learning and
motor control as applied to transitional activities.
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| Nutrition
(63 hours) |
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This
course provides basic
knowledge in physiological roles of carbohydrates, lipids, protein,
minerals and vitamins in disease prevention and enhancement of optimal
human health.
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| Psychology -Communication skills
(153 hours) |
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Optimal
counselling skills are
necessary for health care providers. The student will learn how to
conduct a basic patient interview in a clinical setting and develop
skills involved in contact with a patient.
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| Business
& Practice Management
-Ethics included (63
hours) |
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The
focus of this course is development skills in the operation of business
after receiving Shiatsupractor® diploma. The students will learn skills that
contribute to a successful practice and the basic knowledge and
processes to apply for a business license. This course covers the
general business and medico-legal aspects of Shiatsu practice. Emphasis
is put on civil litigation as it relates to medical malpractice. May
cover the topics related to commercial leases, employment agreements
and partnership law.
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| Japanese discipline |
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Since
Shiatsu therapy
originated from Japan, learning Japanese related matter to enhance
understanding the shiatsu theory and philosophy, since Shiatsu therapy
originated in Japan, these courses will enhance the students'
understanding of Shiatsu theory and philosophy.
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| Japanese
Culture & Language (63 hours) |
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This
course provides basic
Japanese culture and language to enhance knowledge and information.
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| Traditional
Medicine / Kampo (90
hours) |
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This
course provides knowledge
in the Japanese updated
Traditional Chinese Medical theory including Diagnosis, Five Elements,
Meridian Theory and Chinese Herbology, to optimize the practitioner's
health care.
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Shiatsu discipline |
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This area provides the basic
technique of shiatsu treatment and
advanced techniques for pathological conditions including Tsubo Shiatsu. The courses some lecture but
mainly practicum format.
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| Basic
Theory and Practice (153hours) |
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Shiatsu
Foundation
Basic Theory - Basic shiatsu concepts are
studied
including such subjects as Characteristics of Shiatsu, Shiatsu and
Physiological Functions, Operations of the Hands and Fingers, Kinds of
Pressure Application, and Contraindications to Shiatsu.
Self Shiatsu - Learning self-administered
shiatsu
teaches the student basic use of the hands, correct selection of
pressure application methods and all the basic pressure points.
Practicing self-shiatsu can be part of a preventative and
health-conditioning program.
Chair Shiatsu - In this segment, the student
learns
and practices a 10-minute chair shiatsu treatment as well as a
20-minute chair shiatsu treatment. This is the first time students
practice shiatsu on someone other than themselves.
Whole body Treatment - The basic full-body
treatment, which takes 75 to 90 minutes to complete, and includes up to
660 points, is learned and practiced. The full-body treatment is taught
in stages, gradually increasing the duration of time until the complete
treatment is mastered.
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| Advanced
Theory and Practice (153hours) |
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Derivative
Shiatsu
Derivative Shiatsu - Various styles of
shiatsu which
are derived from the original style taught by Tokujiro Namikoshi are
reviewed. These include Tsubo Shiatsu, Keiraku (Meridian) Shiatsu, Zen
(Ioh kai) Shiatsu, Tao Shiatsu, Oha shiatsu, Macrobiotic Shiatsu and
others.
Tsubo Shiatsu Theory - The underlying theory
of the
Tsubo, or pathological reflex point is discussed including the pain
relieving aspects of shiatsu.
Shiatsu
for Pathological Conditions
- Treatments for conditions of the circulatory, nervous, digestive,
respiratory, endocrine, musculoskeletal, urinary and reproductive
systems are studied and practiced.
CPR & First Aid - The students learn
and
receive basic emergency first aid. A certificate of completion is
issued by the Canadian Red Cross.
HIV Workshop - The students are introduced to
the
disease processes of HIV and Hepatitis, as well as hygiene regulations
for clinical practice. Use if an automatic blood pressure monitor and a
Glucometer is introduced.
Other Therapies - Hydrotherapy and relaxation
massage are introduced to the students. Inclusion of these two subjects
complete the curriculum requirements for the Washington State Board of
Massage, allowing graduates to apply for a license to practice in that
state.
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| Clinical
Experience (670 hours ) |
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School
Clinic
& Field work
Students work at the CCST and at public events treating patients under
supervision. They develop skills in taking medical history, treatment
planning and Shiatsu techniques. (Prerequisites: the completion of the
Shiatsu Foundation course and passing grade in clinic entrance written
examination and assessment of the full-body treatment).
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