What’s Inside
Chapter 1: Ethics in Massage Therapy (Mandatory)
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2 CE Hours Ethical code and professional standards of conduct have been important values and concepts in professional massage, also within the boundaries that define therapeutic relationships. Chapter 2: Massage Therapy and the Stress Epidemic
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1 CE Hour The purpose of this course is to discuss the positive role professional massage therapy can play in the stress epidemic in our modern culture. We will examine the negative physiological and biochemical processes that occur in the body under stress and counterpoint them with the beneficial processes that occur in the body during massage. We will also look at the cultural symptoms that contribute to our collective stress and discuss the statistics that qualify stress as a national epidemic. Chapter 3: Orthopedic Tests for Massage Therapists 22 1 CE Hour For injured clients seeking relief from their pain and movement dysfunctions, a quality massage therapist should seek short- and long-term solutions. This requires knowing what tissues are at fault and how. While this may seem simple and obvious (for example, pain in the neck is due to some neck muscle dysfunction) precisely pinpointing the causes of pain and dysfunction can be more complex. While it may not always be possible to know exactly what tissues are primarily at fault, there are many tests for soft tissue and joint injuries that therapists can conduct prior to (or even during) the massage treatment. Commonly referred to as “orthopedic tests,” these are assessments that test for skeletomuscular injuries and help sort out whether an injury is functional (muscular) or structural (skeletal) in nature. Chapter 4: Recognizing Headaches 34 1 CE Hour Headaches can be warning signs of underlying life-threatening conditions, however most are harmless and respond to basic treatments. Massage therapy has grown in acceptance as a viable treatment option, and more physicians have been suggesting it. New Jersey Law Review for Massage Professionals (Mandatory) (Text Summary Video Presentation) 48 1 CE Hour This course will guide the massage therapist through major features of the laws governing the massage/ bodywork profession in New Jersey. Key elements will be defined in cited terms as well as explained in clear, everyday language. Throughout this concise lesson, we untangle the often complicated terminology and bring the concepts to life so the massage professional can proceed confidently in navigating the dynamic, ever-evolving field of massage and bodywork. From scope of practice, forms of business, insurance and the latest NJ state updates, this course will present the crucial area of massage law so the professional can continue with confidence to safely serve his/her clients.
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MASSAGE THERAPY CONTINUING EDUCATION
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