Geriatric Massage
Continuing Education [8 hours / 1 day]
Class Details
In this Training, you will learn:
The concept of aging (physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects)
Benefits to the aging population
Indications and contraindications
Client assessment and intake skills
Positioning
Specific massage and non-massage techniques
Chair and bedside techniques for home or institutions
Marketing strategies and legal aspects necessary to build and maintain a practice
How to write press releases, brochures, etc.
A manual with hand-outs & a certification of completion is provided. Please review the teaching schedule for dates, location and registration information.
The geriatric training offers credit for 8 clock hours or .8 units of continuing education recognized by AMTA and NCBTMB. Massage training is not required. Experience with elderly is helpful. This course is open to care givers and health care personnel.
Cost
Please click on the location on the Calendar page where you would like to participate for the cost of this workshop.
