Touch for the Seriously Ill
E1028 - Massage CE Program - 14 CE Hour(s)
Written by experts in the field, this course provides a depth of experience and sensitivity for working with seriously ill clients.
In this course, you will learn about:
- common stressful issues of illness care
- support systems and mentors - their importance and benefits
- responding appropriately when you feel overwhelmed
- the philosophical and practical aspects of working with the seriously ill
- skilled touch for seriously ill people
- full body massage for bedridden clients
- working in illness-care environments - hospitals, nursing homes, hospice and home care
- creating a healing environment that meets the needs of your clients and yourself
- considerations when working with people that are HIV positive
- sexuality issues that might arise when working with seriously ill clients
- comforting people who are dying
- contraindications when working with seriously ill clients
- ethical dilemmas that occur when working with clients in illness care settings
- saying goodbye and coping with the death of a client
A list of resources for further study, including sources for hands-on training, are included.
Student Reviews
This was very simple to understand and I enjoyed this course- Elizabeth Munger LMT
Interesting and informative course about the key aspects of skilled touch for seriously ill persons. It gives a clear picture and a good walk though. I recommend it for therapists who need help in deciding if this is their calling before they leap.- Doris Williams
I have been practicing massage for over ten years, and this is one of the best CEU courses I have taken.- Debra Kuhn, LMT
The book is an excellent resource for my practice and will help me teach the basics in massage for the Frail and Elderly to massage students.- Debbie Hennecke, NCTMB, Overland Park, Kansas
Excellent and informative - very detailed information. I enjoyed reading the case studies.- Carolyn Delanoy, BS LMT
I work in a hospice setting. The information presented was invaluable to me. Both Sharon's and Irene's open sharing was inspiring and made me proud to be in this profession, doing this work. The factual info was clear and concise and is a wonderful adjunct and resource for me. And reminds me how important it is to refresh what we know and hear it again and again. They are both wonderful role models...they make me strive to be the best I can. Well-informed, well-said information presented with care and compassion.- Carole Forman, CMT
Great course content. It stimulated my interest to further educate in this area!!- C. Fearnow C.M.T.
An interesting course and great to be able to do it online- Alison Fettus-Shenot
very informative and helpful- Alicia McCourt, L.M.T.
I enjoyed the convenience of studying and taking the test at my home.- Abigail E. Campbell LMT, NCTMB, Austin, TX
I was taking this course just for the credits, however I learned valuable information and found myself interested in stretching my practice.- Jane Barton, CRS LMT Mind Body Therapy and Therapeutic Massage
The materials were interesting and elaborated on what we were taught in Massage Therapy school. I would strongly recommend this course to every practitioner.- Kathleen (Kat) Juffre, NCTMB, LMT North Conway, NH
I have always wanted to work with Hospice patients, but something has held me back. From taking this course I realize that it's my own fear and doubts. I have so much love and compassion to give. I feel stronger emotionally and will persue further training in this field. Thank you!- Kathleen L. Malekovic, LPN, NCTMB - Caring Hands Massage Therapy
A wonderful educational insight into the power touch holds for severely ill persons.- Lauren M. Theademan, LMT Union, KY
This is a wonderful course. It covers everything from matters of the heart to disease transmission in an easy to grasp, interesting manner. I plan to keep this information on hand because it is such a quality reference.- Leigh Chen, Massage Therapist, South Carolina
The course was very informative.- Lori, CMT
This information gave me a greater understanding of how to work with someone who is ill or emotionally vulnerable. I really enjoyed the course and now want to go on to train hands-on in this area. The course was very informative and yet still connected me to my heart.- Margaret Buckman, LMT
I felt the information was very informative and caused me to evaluate how I am currently performing in my massage practice. I appreciate the candor and openness of the personal experiences of the writers and educators. It helped me see how important it is to have a professional support system. I felt it was outstanding and I wish to thank all responsible for enlightening me further.- Patricia A. Standfield LMT, NCTMB, AMTA, Rock Hill, SC
This was an excellent course, because it really seemed to come from the wisdom of the authors and their extensive background in actual hands-on work.- Patricia McCary, Lincoln, VT
This course was very interesting. I learned so much that I know I will be able to use it wherever I go.- Priscilla Tissoni, Neuromuscular Therapist, Griffin, GA
This was very informative and I think I will extend my education and service to the seriously ill client.- Sheila Brown
This course was extremely informative and is a course I will be able to take advantage of in my practice.- Sherry Lewis LMBT, NCTMB Healing Touch Massage - Glenville, NC.
Well done - impressed with the insights into care & needs of terminally ill; as well as care givers working with this population.- Susan Reiss
Very helpful, liked the research references.- Teresa L. Janz LMT, BSN, Masters Ed.
Materials
- Manual - 88 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: 14
Tuition: $170
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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