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Understanding HIV

E1064 - Massage CE Program - 3 CE Hour(s)

Understanding HIV Enroll Now

Deepen your understanding of HIV and encourage respectful and compassionate skills for working with people who have an HIV infection. This course also identifies special concerns for working with clients who have tuberculosis, Kaposi's sarcoma and/or HIV dementia.

In this course, you will:

  • define HIV infection, its routes of transmission and its symptoms
  • identify massage and bodywork actions that are indicated and actions that are contraindicated for people who have HIV infection
  • describe the benefits of massage and bodywork for persons who have HIV infection, based on published research

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

Student Reviews

The course has relevance in all areas of massage practice.

- Eugenie Natale, LMT. Balto., MD

I found the course presented the information well. The information was of sufficient depth and the course format was very convenient.

- Edward Kaplonski, Certified Massage Therapist Edgewater, Marylan

I found the course to be informative and insightful with case histories and statistics.

- Dori, CMT in MD

Fits into my scheudle, without down time away from my clients. Website was very easy to use. The course was very organized in content.

- Doreen McNew - Bel Air, MD

I think that this is the most informative HIV class to date. Others I have attended only covered a portion of what you have. Thank you for providing such a clear and informative CEU unit.

- Debbie Kuhn, CMT Thurmont, Maryland

Information was extremely beneficial-as bodyworkers to stay well-informed or current AIDs research as well as the benefits of Massage Therapy when working with clients afflicted with this disease.

- Dawn Keenum-Felker, NCTMB, RMT, State of MD, Hagerstown, MD

The course was very educational. I learned a lot of things about HIV and how I can help as a Massage Therapist.

- Crystal Harrington LMT, Orlando, FL

This course did a great job of reviewing the basics of HIV infection and transmission, as well as taking it the next step to relate it to massage and bodywork practice.

- Crystal Guengerich, RN, CMT, Baltimore, MD

I really liked the tone of this course. The writer really seemed to have compassion and a real understanding of what people with HIV/AIDS experience and how to be with them.

- Christy Wooton

This is a very informative, in-depth explanation of AIDs and HIV.

- Carolyn Delanoy, BS LMT

One of the most up-to-date HIV courses I've seen.

- Carol Skolnik, CMT, BodyWise, Silver Spring, MD

The text was easy to read.

- Caleb McConnell

The test was very easy to complete and understand.

- Becky Harley, RMD, NCBMB

The material was very easy to understand as well as the questions. The process of completeing my continuing education credits was very easy and I just wanted to thank you for making it painless!

- Amber Cosner, CMT, NCTMB Tips and Toes Too, Cumberland, MD

Concise information, well structured learning progression.

- J. Kelly Russell, LMT

This is an informative and easy to understand course in communicable diseases, universal precautions and HIV. I thought I would be bored, but found myself enjoyably learning a lot.

- Julie McKay, NCTMB, CST-D, Ellicott City, MD

This course was thorough and to the point with up to date information

- Karen Hunter-Dixon CMT, CLT Finksburg Md.

Thanx, very informative and made meaningful for a massage therapist.

- Kathy Griffin, NCTMB, RPP, CMT, Sonora, CA

I really liked the breakdown of opportunistic infections with the description, symptoms and therapist precautions.

- Kimberly G. Allen, CMT Takoma Park, MD

The material was clear, concise and easy to read and comprehend.

- LR, Greenbelt, MD

This is well-organized with good material.

- Lynn Johnson, LMT, Dipl. ABT, MA

The information in the course was straight forward and can be applied for use while working with clients.

- Margaret Arno-Malzahn, LMt Boonsboro, MD

I enjoyed this course, it reinforced how critical it is for Therapists to exercise good Universal Precautions

- Melanie Coffman LMT,NCTMB, Springfield MO

A thorough and compassionate overview of HIV/AIDS care for all massage practitioners.

- Michael Ress, WRMT

Good course, easy to complete in a short period of time

- Norman B. Jaffee, LMT Baltimore, MD

Class was great- covered the MD state requirements. Covered the topic of HIV/Aids very thoroughly!

- S. Isaacson, CMT, Towson, MD

The textbook was very comprehensible and informative.

- S. Star Byrd. Pikesville, Md.

This course was well-written and full of helpful information.

- Tianne Wheat, LMT Prince Frederick MD

I think all CAM practitioners can benefit by learning about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of HIV.

- Tracy, LMBT, Asheville, NC

A lot of thought and preperation has gone into this course.

- TWFM Northeast Texas

Excellent review as well as important new information on working with a very specific population.

- W. Scott Pollard, LMT Rockville, MD

Materials

  • Manual - 42 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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