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  1. Learn at home, so you don't lose valuable time or incur travel expenses.
  2. Affordable tuition includes everything you need: course materials, test and Certificate.
  3. You can earn CE hours accepted by the NCBTMB, AMTA, ABMP and Florida and Louisiana, as well as most other state massage licensure boards.
  4. State-of-the-art video presentations provide close-up demonstrations you can watch, practice and easily review.
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HIV Update for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers

E1023 - Massage CE Program - 3 CE Hour(s)

HIV Update for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers Enroll Now

Today we find people with HIV infection among our clientele, our circle of friends and our families. HIV infected persons are seeking healing modalities that enhance the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of their being. Touch is in the forefront of these modalities. This course will greatly assist you in providing your skills with greater awareness and sensitivity for people who have HIV infection.

In this course, you will learn:

  • the history of HIV and AIDS
  • the global impact
  • opportunistic infections
  • diagnosis, treatment and transmission
  • universal precautions for preventing infection
  • contraindications for HIV infected clients
  • the benefits of bodywork for HIV and AIDs positive clients
  • emotional impact to the practitioner

This course meets the communicable disease requirement for Maryland and for most other states.

Student Reviews

I think this is a wonderful course for Massage Therapists and Bobyworkers just to name a few, however other health care professionals can benfit from this course.

- M. Crislip, LMT

Materials

  • Manual - 40 pages
  • Multiple choice test - if you prefer to complete this program online please select the "online materials + online test" option above
  • Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the "online test" option

Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.

Credits / Tuition

CE Hours: 3

Tuition: $35

Approvals

The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.

Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.

For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.

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Contents: Online manual; plus online multiple-choice test
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Contents: Manual and workbook with multiple-choice test shipped to you.
$35
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