Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Hospice, Life Altering Illness
Continuing Education [16 hours / 2 days]
Class Details
This two-day certificate training is for a massage therapist, who is ready for a paradigm shift, desires a well rounded practice, and has an interest in working with people who are considered at risk or where massage or bodywork may be deemed a contraindication. The training techniques are unlike those taught in massage school. They provide an alternative to deep invasive or painful therapy, and may be utilized immediately in any practice.
In this Training, you will learn:
A comparative overview & psychology of cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis & "life-altering" illnesses .
The client with prostate, ovarian, breast & other cancers
Indications and contraindications to massage and touch
Appropriate and inappropriate touch, bodywork, and massage techniques
Proper positioning and draping
How to work with a mastectomy client Client/practitioner safeguards
Legal issues and documentation
How to integrate clients with cancer into your practice
About hospice and hospital massage
Marketing strategies
You will explore the answers to such questions as: What causes cancer and will massage spread cancer?
Can I catch cancer HIV/AIDS from giving massage? When do I wear gloves?
When can the client begin massage? What about chemotherapy and radiation?
How do I safely position a mastectomy client?
What is lymph edema and can I treat it?
What is Kaposi's Sarcoma?
Why would someone with cancer benefit from bodywork and massage?
How do I protect myself physically, emotionally, and psychologically when working with clients?
This is an intensive hands-on training with credit for 16 hours or 1.6 Units in NCBTMB & AMTA continuing education. A 100-page manual with hand-outs & a certification of completion is awarded. This class is 50% HANDS-ON. The fee for this class is set by the sponsor.
Cost
Please click on the location on the Calendar page where you would like to participate for the cost of this workshop.
