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A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Diabetes $30, 1.5 CE credits

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This lively 90-minute class will take a close look at the issue of diabetes, with special emphasis on pathophysiology, complications, and the many, many ways this disease must inform massage therapy strategies and clinical decision-making for the best possible outcomes.

Participants will be able to…

  • Briefly describe the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • List and explain the major complications of incompletely treated diabetes mellitus
  • Predict the risks and benefits that a client with diabetes might present, and structure a session to maximize benefits while minimizing risks
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A Doctor’s Note is Not Good Enough… and what is better $40, 2 CE credits

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In this lively 2-hour class we will discuss why the strategy of “getting a doctor’s note” (or clearance, or permission) to work with clients who have complicated health challenges is not useful. Then we will use sample templates to initiate conversations that get us what we really need: relevant information so we can do our work safely.

Participants will be able to…

  • Explain why the strategy of “getting a doctor’s note” is not useful.
  • Compare the concepts of “scope of practice”, “standard of care” and “code of ethics”
  • Initiate HIPAA-compliant conversations with healthcare providers to support safe and effective clinical decisions.
  • Use sample templates to support conversations with healthcare providers.
  • Empower clients to be engaged and involved in discussions with their healthcare team.
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A Massage Therapist’s Introduction to Pharmacology Pt 2: $20, 1 CE credit

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This course is a follow-up to A Massage Therapist’s Introduction to Pharmacology Part 1.

In this one-hour self-paced unit, we look at the medications that are recommended to manage the following conditions:

  • Pain and inflammation
  • Cardiovascular disease, specifically high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blood clotting problems
  • Diabetes

For each medication on our list we will cover pharmacodynamics, common side effects, and appropriate accommodations for massage therapy.

Participants will be able to…

  • Identify common names of drugs used for each of the categories of disorders
  • Describe how the drugs work to create physiologic changes
  • Predict possible side effects for each drug under discussion
  • Plan appropriate massage therapy accommodations for drugs and side effects
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A Massage Therapist’s Introduction to Pharmacology Pt 1: $20, 1 CE credit

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It is safe to say that all massage therapists have clients who use medication. Many massage therapists want more information on how those medications work, and how massage might affect their function. This introductory pharmacology class addresses basic principles of drug mechanisms, possible side effects and adverse reactions, and how massage therapy can be adjusted to meet those concerns.

Participants will be able to…

  • Participants will be able to…define pharmacology…
    • Nomenclature
    • Drug classification
    • Pharmacotherapeutics
    • Pharmacokinetics
    • Pharmacodynamics
  • Read and interpret a standard drug guide
  • List common side effects that are relevant to massage therapy
  • Predict appropriate accommodations for medications and side effects
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What’s Next? COVID-19 Updates for Massage Therapists Cost: $20, 1 CE credit

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COVID-19 presents unprecedented challenges to the massage therapy profession, including how to make safe, effective, evidence-informed decisions about working with clients who have recovered from this infection.

This engaging webinar will focus on what we currently understand about COVID-19, including pathophysiology, communicability, and complications. We will also discuss risks and benefits related to massage, with some screening suggestions for safety.

Participants will be able to…

  • Participants will be able to…Describe the pathophysiology of COVID-19 with emphasis on communicability and tissue damage
  • List several complications of COVID-19 that must influence choices about massage therapy
  • Discuss possible risks and benefits related to massage therapy for clients who have had COVID-19
  • Refer to a list of screening questions to help establish the safety of massage therapy for clients who have had COVID-19
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