This course will provide students with pertinent business knowledge related to their field. Students will learn about business and financial management, professionalism, ethics, standards of practice and goal setting. The different foundations of successful businesses will be identified, 124 as will various marketing tools, such as flyers and business cards. The rules and regulations about California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certification will also be examined. Finally, students will prepare for the MBLEx by reviewing the eight content areas, which include anatomy and physiology; kinesiology; pathology, contraindications, areas of caution, special populations; benefits and physiological effects of techniques that manipulate soft tissue; client assessment, reassessment and treatment planning; overview of massage and bodywork modalities/culture/history; ethics, boundaries, laws, regulations; and guidelines for professional practice.