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LGBTQ, Implicit Bias and Massage, 3 CE

LGBTQ, Implicit Bias and Massage, 3 CE

Most of us see it on a daily basis in some form or another. It appears in our social media feeds. We watch it on television, are aware of it in the workplace, and see it in society. Occasionally, we witness it firsthand in social settings, among our friends and families. Sometimes we become targets of it and realize it leaves a painful, unforgettable memory of the moment. Sometimes we are guilty of it ourselves.

What is this phenomenon? It’s discrimination or implicit bias which is rooted in the belief that all individuals fit neatly into predefined categories.

Thoughts and feelings are “implicit” if we are unaware. We have a bias when, instead of being neutral, we have a preference for (or against) a person or a group of people. We use the term “implicit bias” when we have attitudes toward people or associate stereotypes to them without conscious knowledge. Implicit bias is held universally and is not limited by any race, gender or country.

In this course we will explore Implicit Bias, Discrimination and how it impacts us as individuals, the healthcare field and the massage therapy industry. We’ll take a closer look at the LGBTQ community and their history, struggles, strides, triumphs and the impact discrimination has, not only on the LGBTQ community, but to all of us. We’ll provide information and tips on how to make your massage therapy practice more “inclusive” friendly.

The objective of this course is to provide massage therapists different ways to enhance their practice to provide a positive massage experience for all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, age, physical appearance, beliefs or personal choices. 

How To Navigate The Course

  • Scroll Down to see the course content and a list of final exam questions you can view before you start the course.
  • To begin the course, click directly on the first lesson.
  • Final exam answers and important information is found in RED throughout the course.
  • Mark Complete at the end of each lesson to progress through the course.
  • If you leave the course before completing it, return to this page, scroll down to the bottom and click on the first LESSON without a GREEN CHECKMARK to re-enter the course where you left off.
  • At the end of the course, complete the course evaluation. It has no bearing on your grade.
  • Take the final exam and pass with a 70%. Once you pass the exam, your certificate will be issued. You should download and save your certificate immediately to your computer. You will need a copy of your certificate for most state board licensing renewals.
  • Be sure that your Certificates of Completion show your name, licensing number and state which is mandatory for license renewal. Your certificates are only available for one year.
  • You have 5 (five) opportunities to take the final exam. If you need to take the exam a 2nd time, be sure to review your correct/incorrect answers first.
  • Return to MY ACCOUNT to complete any remaining courses or LOGOUT of the system.

Review The Final Exam Questions Found At The End Of The Course:

  1. Implicit Bias operates automatically, unconsciously and unintentionally, impacting our judgment and behavior. Implicit Bias is also known as Unconscious Bias and ______________:
  2. Implicit Bias can occur in a variety of settings and situations and includes the following:
  3. Racism: This belief usually involves the idea that _______________________ and ____________________
  4. Institutional racism, Structural racism, and Systemic Racism are policies adopted or a system of government established that is associated with or was originated by the adopted policy to:
  5. Racism is twice as likely to affect mental health than physical health and contributes to signs and symptoms associated with depression, stress, emotional distress plus _______________________
  6. Gender/Sex discrimination may be accompanied by other forms of illegal discrimination including age, race and _________________________-
  7. LGBTQ+ people are _____  times more likely than non-LGTBQ+ people to be victims of violent hate crimes.
  8. The FBI has difficulties in tracking and recording hate crime incidents in various states and cities since many law enforcement agencies in these locations:
  9. Group Mentality is also known as:
  10. Day to day situations brings us into contact with a variety of people and different scenarios. One of our primary, natural instincts is to ____________________
  11. Staying current with the latest information regarding the massage therapy field can be accomplished a number of ways including:
  12. Inclusive policies and practices which can be used in your massage office include:
  13. Massage therapy helps to decrease the production of stress hormones such as adrenaline and
  14. The following demographic of LGBTQ individuals are most likely to face challenges with discrimination or unfair treatment in their daily lives and while receiving healthcare

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Illinois Sexual Harassment In The Workplace, 1 CE

Illinois Sexual Harassment In The Workplace, 1 CE is valid only for Illinois Massage Therapy Continuing Education Massage Licensing Renewal. It is accepted by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) as an approved Illinois Massage Continuing Education course approved by the NCBTMB which meets the requirements of Illinois State.

Course Objectives: After completing this Illinois Sexual Harassment In The Workplace, 1 CE course, students will be able to explain, define, and recognize what sexual harassment is and what to do about it in any workplace environment in the state of Illinois. A number of objectives of this course is to provide information and understanding of state-mandated information regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. At the conclusion of this course, a student will be able to:

    • Explain and give examples of workplace sexual harassment, what it is, and the types and forms it takes.

    • Provide examples of conduct constituting unlawful sexual harassment.

    • Describe what to do if you experience or witness unwelcome sexual contact. 

    • Describe Illinois definition of sexual harassment according to Illinois Public Act 100-0554. 

    • Define what sexual harassment is per the Illinois Human Rights Act. 

    • Define primary mandates in the Illinois Public Act 100-0554. 

    • Recognize protections for those who report acts of sexual harassment, also known as whistleblowers, in the workplace. 

    • Describe how to report workplace sexual harassment. 

    • Define ways employers and employees can prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

    • Know about employer responsibilities for the prevention and investigation of sexual harassment 

    • Suggestions on correcting instances of sexual harassment. 

No matter where you work in Illinois or anywhere in the country, you have the right to go to your workplace without being confronted with any form of sexual harassment. In Illinois, a “working environment” can be ‘anywhere’, and not just a physical location, where an employee is expected to perform their duties.

How To Take The Course

    • Below is a list of exam questions that you will find at the end of ther course.

    • Review the questions as you progress through the course.

    • Important exam information and answers are highlighted in RED throughout the course material.

    • At the end of each lesson, you must click the MARK COMPLETE button to move ahead to the next section.

    • Once you’ve completed each section, complete the COURSE EVALUATION to move ahead to the EXAM QUESTIONS.

    • Once you’ve passed the exam with a 70%, you may print, download and/or save your certificate.

    • It is the student’s responsibility to save your certificate for 5 years which is required by state regulations.

    • Once you’ve completed the course, return to MY ACCOUNT to take your next course.

Important Information On The Course

    • You will have 5 opportunities to take the final exam. If you need to take the exam more than once, review your correct and incorrect answers first.

    • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been previously taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me. I may have to reset your account.

    • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you may only complete 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an individual STATE LAW and NCBTMB requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. 

    • Important exam answer information is in RED BOLD throughout the course. 

    • Exam answers are multiple choice

    • The certificate is available immediately when you pass the exam. Download and save a copy of your certificate immediately upon course completion since you may need a copy of it to renew your massage license.

    • Courses are pass/fail. No grades appear on your certification. No points are listed on your account.

    • Courses are available immediately. All courses are online.

    • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.The following 5 multiple choice answer exam questions will be found at the conclusion of the course (Scroll down to enter the course and click on the 1st chapter to begin)

The following are the Final Exam questions for your review prior to reading through the course. You will take this exam at the end of the course.

1. Sexual harassment or a sexual innuendo can include (but are not limited to) any of the following:

2. Quid pro quo implies that someone suggests something that will benefit both parties involved. In other words, “I’ll do something for you and you do something for me”. Which of the following “perks” could be offered to an employee in exchange for a date or sex?

3. In some cases, a hostile work environment can imply obvious threats or intimidation by someone in a position of power made to someone else that they are focusing on. These threats can include:

4. What is a ‘Grievance Mechanism’?

5. In 2020, Spa Executive reported that, in the spa environment, _________ of massage therapists had experienced at least 1 incident of sexual harassment or assault from a client.

Substance Abuse and Massage Therapy, 4 CE

Below are a list of the multiple choice exam questions that you will take at the end of the course. You can view the questions, print or take a snapshot of them, answering them as you move through the course. The answers to the exam are highlighted in RED throughout the chapters.

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Review the final exam questions below

  1. More than (how many) ___________ million Americans have at least 1 addiction? 
  2. About (what percentage)  ______________________ of Americans who have depression or an anxiety disorder also have a substance use disorder?
  3. How many specific life events lead to addiction?
  4.  ____________% (What Percentage) of people in recovery re-lapse in the first year?
  5. In the 6 stages of addiction, what is listed as the last stage?
  6. Hormones are the endocrine system’s primary means of ___________?
  7. The adrenal glands are located ______________?
  8. The pancreas plays a role in digesting food, but it also makes hormones. 
  9. When a person stops consuming alcohol, their (CNS) or Central Nervous System __________________
  10. Minor withdrawal symptoms from alcohol start when? (how many hours after not drinking)
  11. A boundary in massage therapy is an energetic dividing line between what should and should not occur. It defines ________________?
  12. “Dual relationship” is represented in _________________________?
  13. What does “unnecessary secondary contact” mean?
  14. Emotional First Aid provides intervention in easing a crisis at hand. If your client begins to show emotional distress during a session and you do not believe that the situation is harmful to you or your client, you should first –
  15. A recent study regarding Veterans and substance abuse showed that approximately _____________ % did not receive treatment.

How To Navigate The Course

  1. Click directly on the first LESSON TITLE below to begin the course.
  2. If you leave the course before completing it, return to this page and scroll down, clicking on the first LESSON TITLE without a GREEN CHECKMARK to re-enter the course where you left off.
  3. MARK COMPLETE at the end of each lesson to progress to the next lesson.
  4. Take the final exam and pass with 70%. You will have 5 opportunities to test. Always view your correct answers if you need to take the exam again to reach the 70% passing grade.
  5. Download and save your certificate immediately upon passing the course. Check your certificate to ensure it shows your name, licensing # and state. Your courses and certificates are only available for one year.
  6. Return to MY ACCOUNT to complete any remaining courses in your account bundle or log out of the system.

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Texas Human Trafficking Prevention, 1 CE

Texas Human Trafficking Prevention, 1 CE

Course Information

  • There is one exam question at the end of the course related to the mandatory completion of the course for Texas Healthcare Practitioner License Renewal (Answer: YES)

  • The course is available immediately and online only

  • This course is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in accordance to HB 2059

  • This course is available to all Texas Healthcare Practitioners

  • Massage CE Learning Tree has been a trusted continuing education provider for the State of Texas since 2015

Navigating The Courses

  • Scroll down and click directly on the 1st lesson to start the course

  • MARK COMPLETE at the end of each lesson to progress through the course

  • The “Certificate of Completion” should be downloaded and saved at the end of the course. The certificate is not emailed to you.

  • Return to “MY ACCOUNT” to take any additional courses purchased or LOG OUT

  • LOG OUT and/or LOG IN at any point during your studies to continue on with your course

  • If you leave the course before completing it, return to this page and scroll down to the course content. Click on the first lesson that does not have a GREEN CHECK MARK to re-enter the course where you left off.

Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Training
Texas Massage Continuing Education

Business Practices for the Massage Therapist, 1 CE

In this NCBTMB approved massage continuing education CEU, we’ll cover business aspects as related to the field.

As a massage therapist, your ethics and conduct in the field are just as important to your success as your skills. Knowing, understanding and integrating a code of eithics and standards of conduct into your work approach is not only expected, but essential in the field.

Recommended by the various professional massage and bodywork associations, developing, maintaining and continually striving to enhance a professional image helps, not only the individual massage therapist, but the overall field in order to preserve our “much strived for” credibility.

Business Practices for the Massage Therapist

Course Information

  • You will have the opportunity to take the exam 5 times to reach 70%. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be allowed to take it again. You can view the final exam before you start the course. All exam information is in BOLD throughout the course. 
  • If you need to retake the exam a 2nd time, review the correct and incorrect answers from your first exam attempt.
  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me by using the CONTACT US link on the top bar of the website
  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is a STATE LAW requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.
  • Important exam answer information is in BOLD throughout the course. 
  • Exam answers are multiple choice
  • Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70% or download and save your certificates immediately
  • Click on the first course title to begin
  • Mark Complete to move to the next section of the course
  • Courses are pass/fail. There are no grades  on your certification and no “points” are listed on your account.
  • Courses are available immediately
  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.

The following is a list of Final Exam Questions you will find at the end of the course. You can Download  and Print the Exam Questions here. 

Business Practices for Massage Therapists Practice Exam Questions

  1. Why would a massage therapist decide to spend more time with a new client who has never had massage before?
  2. How long (approximately) does it take someone to form an “opinion” or “first impression” about a person?
  3. When dealing with complaints, it is helpful to be able to? 
  4. Which one of the following IS NOT identified as a communication style by customer service representatives?
  5. One of the best ways to set standards when it comes to spa staffing and expectations is to?
  6. Outside of the cost, what is one of the most important aspects to consider when deciding to rent a space for your massage therapy practice?
  7. In defining business structures, what do the letters “LLC” stand for?
  8. More than 50% of business fail within _________ (how long)?
  9.  When making decisions, it is important to ________?

Cultural Diversity and Professional Ethics, 1 CE

An NCBTMB Approved Massage Continuing Education Course

Cultural Diversity and Professional Ethics

Your clients will likely include diverse cultures, races, and ethnicity and, at times, those who are mentally and/or physically handicapped. In order to promote your skills and knowledge as a massage therapist, cultural awareness is essential when working with a variety of people of different backgrounds and beliefs.

Understanding the ramifications of bias, discrimination, and stereotyping is important, not only on a professional ethical level, but a personal one as well.

Cultural awareness will help you improve the quality of your massage sessions while increasing your sensitivity and awareness in the workplace. This awareness will prove effective in helping to eliminate cultural barriers. If we all take responsibility in learning about and appreciating diversity in our society, it will increase our chances of successful encounters with others.

Cultural Diversity and Professional Ethics

Course Information

  • You take the final exa  five (5) times. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be able to take the exam again.
  • You may see the final exam before you start reading the course. All exam information is in BOLD throughout the course.
  • If you need to take the exam more than once, check your correct and incorrect answers before continuing on.
  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me by using the CONTACT US link on the top bar of the website
  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an individual state law and NCBTMB requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may print/screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam. A copy of the final exam questions are located in the first lesson.
  • Exam answers are multiple choice
  • Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70%
  • Click on the first course title to begin
  • Mark Complete to move to the next section of the course
  • Courses are pass/fail. There are no grades on your certification and no “points” are listed on your account.
  • Courses are available immediately
  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.

A copy of the “Final Exam Questions” are found in the first chapter of the course prior to taking the course.

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Professional Ethics in Massage, 1 CE

An NCBTMB Approved Continuing Massage Education Course

The Professional Ethics in Massage course covers the following information which pertains to the massage industry.

  • Standards and Principles
  • AMTA and NCBTMB
  • State Regulations and Certifications
  • Putting Principles of Practice into Action
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Accountability
  • Unethical Behaviors
  • Reporting Unethical Behaviors

Course Information

  • You have 5 opportunities to pass the exam with 70%. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be able to retake the exam. You can see the exam before you start the course. All exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course.
  • The exam questions are available for your review prior to starting the course.
  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me.
  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an individual state law and NCBTMB requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.
  • Important exam answer information is in BOLD throughout the course. 
  • Exam answers are multiple choice
  • Mark Complete at the end of each chapter to proceed through the course
  • Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70%
  • Courses are pass/fail. No grades appear on your certification.
  • Courses are available immediately
  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.

Final Exam Questions – These exam questions are found at the end of the course. You can print a copy of the questions HERE

1. How many primary rules exist for the AMTA?
2. In addition to the District of Columbia, how many states license or credential massage therapists?
3. Upon completing a massage therapy program, students are usually required to take a state/national exam known as the ?
4. Standards of practice can also be referred to as
5. What is “Scope of Practice”?
6. What does HIPAA stand for?
7. In order to avoid any sexual impropriety, it is import to –
8. When preparing to report unethical behavior, it is important to –

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If you cannot locate your most recently completed chapter after leaving and re-enter the course, come back to this page and section, scroll down to the course content and click on the first lesson without a green check mark.

Massage Techniques From Around the World, 5 CE

“Massage Techniques From Around The World” introduces the student to an overview and/or in-depth information on massage techniques used in various parts of the world. Many of these techniques can be incorporated into your own sessions.

Scroll down to start the course and click on the first lesson to begin.

Course Information

  • You will be allowed to take the exam three (5) times. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be able to take the exam again. You may view the final exam questions before you begin the course.
  • If you need to take the exam a 2nd time, view your correct and incorrect answers before proceeding.
  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me by using the CONTACT US link on the top bar of the website
  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an individual state law and NCBTMB requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.
  • Important exam answer information is in BOLD throughout the course. 
  • Exam answers are multiple choice
  • Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70%
  • Click on the first course title to begin
  • Mark Complete to move to the next section of the course
  • Courses are pass/fail. There are no grades on your certification and no “points” are listed on your account.
  • Courses are available immediately
  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available

If you cannot locate your most recently completed chapter after leaving and re-entering the course, come back to this page and section, scroll down to the course content and click on the first lesson without a green check mark. Scroll down to continue.

New Jersey Massage Therapy Laws, 1 CE

New Jersey Massage Therapy Laws

This is a mandatory course required by N.J. in order to renew your license.

This course will cover the rules and regulations set forth by the state of New Jersey regarding the field of massage therapy, specifically N.J. Chapter 37A and N.J.S.A. 45. 11-53

Below you will find a copy of the final exam. You may screenshot the questions or take a photo of them so you have them available as you review the course.

Course Information

You will have 5 opportunities to take the exam. If you need to retake the exam, view your correct and incorrect answers before taking the exam again.

All exam answers are in RED bold throughout the course.

The exam questions can be found below. You may take a screenshot or picture so you have them available as you review the course.

At the end of each course lesson, click the MARK COMPLETE button to continue onto the next lesson.

At the end of the course you will take a short course evaluation which is not graded and then you will be directed to the final exam.

Once you pass the exam with 70%, you should immediately save a copy of your certificate for your files. This certificate is not emailed to you.

Return to MY ACCOUNT to continue onto any other courses which you need to complete or logout twice to exit the program.

Final Exam Questions

  1. What do the letters N.C.B.T.M.B. stand for?

  2. How many continuing education hours must you complete for each N.J. massage licensing renewal cycle?

  3. How many continuing education hours can be taken online?

  4. What is the 1 required course needed to renew your N.J. massage license?

  5. What does the term “Licensee” mean?

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HIV/AIDS, 3 CE

NCBTMB Approved Massage Continuing Education

This course on Communicable Diseases, HIV/AIDS is designed to provide you with basic knowledge and information that every massage therapist should know in order to:

  • Understand the difference between HIV and AIDS
  • Learn how HIV is transmitted
  • Know how HIV is diagnosed
  • Understand how the immune system works
  • Increase understanding regarding therapeutic massage benefits for your HIV/AIDS patients
  • Identify and practice industry guidelines and standards
  • Enhance your knowledge regarding OSHA’s blood-borne pathogen standard
  • Utilize proper sanitation techniques in the workplace
  • Protect yourself and your clients from cross-contamination
  • Provide physical, emotional, and psychological well-being to your HIV or AIDS clientele

As a massage therapist, you’re going to come into contact with clients who do have medical conditions, including HIV and AIDS. Educating yourself regarding the history, progression, and forms of transmission of HIV/AIDS disease processes will enhance your ability to provide professional, safe, and compassionate care to all your clients.

Course Information

  • You will have the opportunity to take the final exam five (5) times. If you need to take the exam more than once, make sure to review all correct and incorrect answers before you do.
  • See the final exam before you start the course. 
  • All exam answers are in RED throughout the course.
  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me so I can reset your course.
  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 Continuing Education (CE) hours in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an NCBTMB and Individual STATE LAW requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.
  • MARK COMPLETE at the end of each section to advance through the course
  • Exam answers are multiple choice
  • Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70% or download and save your certificate
  • Once you’ve passed the exam, return to MY ACCOUNT to continue with other courses
  • Courses are pass/fail. No grades appear on your certification and “no points” are listed in your account
  • Courses are available immediately
  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information and certificates are no longer available. 

Scroll down and click on the first lesson to enter the course.

Florida Laws, Rules and Regulations, 2 CE

“Florida Massage Therapy Laws and Rules” is a continuing education course designed for:

  • Florida State Licensed Massage Therapists who are in need of obtaining massage licensing renewal information and those who are interested in obtaining their initial Florida massage license.

This course will focus on the laws and rules that govern and regulate the practice of massage therapy in the state of Florida. Information presented in this program includes Chapters 456 (Health Professions and Occupations – General Provisions) and 480 (Massage Therapy Practice Act) of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 64B7 (Massage Therapy Rules of the Florida Administrative Code) and the new law CS/HB 1065 (Criminal Background and Fingerprinting).

The Exam Questions appear in the first chapter. SCROLL DOWN TO CONTINUE. Click on the first course to begin.

Mark Complete at the end of each lesson to move onto the next lesson.

If you cannot locate your most recently completed chapter after leaving and re-entering the course, come back to this page and section, scroll down to the course content and click on the first lesson without a green check mark.

Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Massage Therapy, 2 CE

An NCBTMB approved massage continuing education course

As a massage therapist, you may have clients who experience the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia, with or without an ‘official’ diagnosis. Understanding the difference between the two (as well as their similarities) will help you choose optimal techniques that provide relief of symptoms.

This course discusses chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, and is structured to provide you with the basic information you need in order to:

  • Understand the similarities and differences between chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
  • Define potential causes of each
  • Identify how fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome affect the body
  • Differentiate between a tender point and a trigger point
  • Determine which techniques may best suit your clients depending on scenario
  • Explain to your clients the benefits of massage for chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia

As a massage therapist, your clients rely on you to provide them with information regarding benefits of specific techniques in treating the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. Your knowledge of the physiological and psychological effects of these conditions and the benefits of massage in relieving symptoms will enhance massage sessions. Your knowledge and understanding also promotes your ability to provide not only relief of symptoms, but improve quality of life in two often misunderstood conditions experienced by nearly 10 million Americans today.

Course Information

  • You may take the test 5 times. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be able to take the exam again. The final exam questions are available to view before you start the course and all exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course.

  • If you need to take the final exam more than once, review your correct and incorrect answers first.

  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been complete and has not expired from a previous purchase. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me by using the CONTACT US link on the top bar of the website so I can reset your course.

  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an individual state law and NCBTMB requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!

  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.

  • Exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course. 

  • Exam answers are multiple choice

  • Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70% or download and save it immediately

  • Click on the first course title to begin

  • Mark Complete to move to the next section of the course at the bottom of each page

  • Courses are pass/fail. There are no grades on your certification and no “points” are listed on your account.

  • Courses are available immediately

  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.

  • If you leave the course before completing it, come back to this page, scroll down and click on the first lesson which does not have a green check mark. 

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Aromatherapy for Massage Therapists, 3 CE

An NCBTMB Approved Massage Continuing Education Course

Aromatherapy For The Massage Therapist

This course is an introduction to essential oils and the use of aromatherapy in a massage therapy setting. It offers the massage therapist guidelines on safe practice and protocols and is not intended to offer diagnostics, prescriptions or treatments.

In this course, you will learn:

  • Aromatherapy Explained
  • The History of Aromatherapy
  • What are Essential Oils?
  • Various Ways Aromatherapy Finds Ways Into The Body
  • The Effects of Essential Oils on the Body, Mind and Spirit
  • Safety Guidelines, Cautions, Contraindications, Indications and Benefits of Oils
  • Purity and Storage
  • Carrier Oils and Mixing Guidelines
  • Extraction Methods
  • Oils to Avoid
  • Pregnancy Guidelines
  • Eye Pillows, Cold / Hot Compress, Diffuser, Massage, Bath and Lotion Guidelines
  • Therapeutic Properties and Benefits of Specific Oils
  • Oils That Compliment and Blend Lovingly
  • Harvest and Origin
  • Botanical Description
  • 30+ Popular Oils

“Aromatherapy for the Massage Therapist” contains dozens of beautiful photographs and essential oil tips to enhance any massage therapy session.

Course Information

  • You will be allowed to take the test 5 times.  After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be able to take the exam again. You can see the final exam questions before you start reading the course and all exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course.
  • If you must take the exam a 2nd time, review your correct and incorrect answers before continuing.
  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me by using the CONTACT US link on the top bar of the website
  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an individual state law and NCBTMB requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.
  • Important exam answer information is in BOLD throughout the course. 
  • Exam answers are multiple choice
  • Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70%
  • Click on the first course title to begin
  • Mark Complete to move to the next section of the course
  • Courses are pass/fail. There are no grades  on your certification and no “points” are listed on your account.
  • Courses are available immediately
  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.

The course material contains the exam questions

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Professional Ethics, Roles and Boundaries, 2 CE

An NCBTMB approved continuing education course

The course on “Professional Ethics, Roles and Boundaries” will explore the professional role of the massage therapist in the therapeutic relationship.

The field of psychology has always fascinated me – so much so that I have studied it extensively. I’ve found that it has helped me tremendously in my massage therapy practice, classroom and in everyday life / work situations.

Having the ability to “read” different situations and redirect energy is vital in today’s society and in our field.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about and how to effectively handle the complex psychology situations that are relevant to the massage therapy field. Topics to be covered include:

  • Power Differentials
  • Personal Ethics vs. Professional Ethics
  • Client / Therapist Relationships
  • How to Establish and Maintain Professional Boundaries
  • Various Boundaries; What They Are
  • Communication; Verbal and Non-Verbal
  • Trauma and Emotional First Aid in Session
  • Sexual Boundaries, Sexual Abuse and Statics
  • Prevention of Sexual Abuse in the Workplace
  • Dual Relationships
  • Dynamics of Relationships
  • Transference / Counter-Transference
  • Drama Triangle vs. Empowerment Triangle

Course Information

  • You are allowed to take the test 5 times. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will no longer be able to take the exam. The questions to the exam final is available prior to reading the course. All exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course.

  • If you have to take the exam a 2nd time, review your correct and incorrect answers prior to continuing on.

  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me.

  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is a STATE LAW requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!

  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.

  • Important exam answer information is in BOLD throughout the course. 

  • Exam answers are multiple choice

  • Click on the first course title to begin.

  • Mark Complete at the end of each chapter to continue

  • Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70% or download and save it immediately.

  • Courses are pass/fail. No grades appear on your certification. There are “no points” on your account

  • Courses are available immediately

  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.

If you cannot locate your most recently completed chapter after leaving and re-enter the course, come back to this page, scroll down to the course content and click on the first lesson without a green check mark. Scroll down to continue

Human Trafficking, 3 CE

An NCBTMB Approved Massage Continuing Education Course

Human Trafficking and Massage Therapy

What does human trafficking have to do with the massage student or professional? More than you might think. When it comes to the topic of human trafficking, many shy away from the topic, not wanting to talk about something so uncomfortable as forced labor or sexual exploitation. The reality is that it happens every minute around the globe. Most likely it is happening in your city, your town, or even in your own neighborhood.

The topic of human trafficking needs to be discussed as part of the training and ongoing education for professional massage therapists because, unfortunately, illicit massage businesses and victims of predators are common within the industry. It’s up to the professionals to help put a stop to it. That means educating ourselves regarding human trafficking or ‘modern slavery’ really is and where it’s found.

The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) supports the mission of educating and arming our profession with knowledge and empathy for human trafficking victims. However, in order to do this, students and professionals alike need to know what human trafficking is, it’s prevalence around the globe and in the United States, how to recognize it in your own neighborhood, and how the professional massage industry as a whole can disrupt the practice of trafficking men, women, and children.

Challenges abound for the professional massage therapist in serving our clients, promoting health and wellness, and our reputation in light of many myths and misconceptions about the truth behind human trafficking.

At the end of this course, you will be better educated about the overall practice of human trafficking, how it impacts massage therapy practices in the United States, how to recognize the signs of human trafficking and how to go about reporting possible human trafficking situations.

HOW TO TAKE THE COURSE

  • Scroll down for the list of test questions that you will find at the end of the course. You can print a copy below.
  • The answers are highlighted in RED throughout the course material.
  • At the end of each lesson, you must click the MARK COMPLETE button to move ahead to the next section.
  • Once you’ve completed each section, complete the COURSE EVALUATION to move ahead to the EXAM QUESTIONS.
  • Once you’ve passed the exam with a 70%, you may print, download and/or save your certificate.
  • Once you’ve completed the course, return to MY ACCOUNT to take your next course.
  • If you leave the course without completing it and need to find where you left off come back to this page, scroll down to the bottom to where the course content is located and click on the first chapter that does not have a green check mark to re-enter the course where you left off. Use this step for any course in your bundle to re-enter the course.

Course Information

  1. You will be allowed to take the test (5) times. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be able to take the exam again. Always review your incorrect and correct answers before taking the exam again
  2. If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me by using the CONTACT US link on the top bar of the website
  3. If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an individual state law and NCBTMB requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
  4. The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the test. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.
  5. Exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course
  6. Exam answers are multiple choice
  7. Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70% or download and save your certificate
  8. Click on the first course title to begin
  9. Mark Complete to move to the next section of the course
  10. Courses are pass/fail. There are no grades on your certification and no “points” are listed on your account.
  11. Courses are available immediately
  12. All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING EXAM QUESTIONS

  1. A person who falls prey to Human Trafficking is known as a ___________
  2. The term “Trafficking” refers to the transportation of a ______________
  3. There are nearly ________ illicit massage businesses nationwide
  4. Involuntary domestic servitude is found primarily in ________
  5. _____ million individuals have been reported to be victims of forced labor
  6. As with victims of sex trafficking, victims of forced labor are also coerced in a variety of ways. These methods include:
  7. Professional associations within the massage industry have banned together to fight human trafficking and it affects on the massage industry. These groups include:
  8. In July 2019, Florida’s Board of Massage Therapy passed Human Trafficking Chapter 2019 – 152, Laws of Florida. This group of laws focuses on the establishment of new professional requirements, continuing education and additional training and resources for a number of professions including:
  9. In order of highest to lowest percentages, sectors, where victims of forced labor exploitation are found in the ______________________ sector.
  10. In many cases, illicit massage businesses are identified by several indicators, which include:
  11. Indicators that a massage parlor offers potential human trafficking for sex or labor, as well as commercial sex, can include:
  12. While incidents of human trafficking and illicit massage businesses can be found in every state throughout the U.S., a handful have proven to have the highest concentrations. These states include:
  13. More than _______% of victims are recruited by friends and family. (Georgia Cares).
  14. The negative effects that public perception has on the overall massage therapy industry, is often the result of misinterpreting the massage professional with those engaged in ___________________
  15. Among the first steps to identify victims is to recognize the most common signs of human trafficking.

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Prevention of Medical Errors, 2 CE

In its 1999 Publication – ‘To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System’, The Institute of Medicine (IOM) states that even the healthcare industry is not exempt from committing errors. It elaborates on the mistakes made by medical personnel in the U.S. and gives suggestions on how to eliminate medical errors. The report points out that as many as 44,000 Americans died and 98,000 were left in critical condition due to medical errors at the time the report was published. A conservative estimate of the number of deaths due to medical negligence (44,000) surpass deaths due to road accidents at 43,458, breast cancer at 42,297 and AIDS at 16,516. It is a significant and frightening number.

In this course, you will learn how to prevent medical errors in the health-care field.

Course Information

You will be allowed to take the test five (5) times. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be able to take the exam again. You can see the exam before you start the course. All of the exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course.

  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me by using the CONTACT US link on the top bar of the website
  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an individual state law and NCBTMB requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to taking the course. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.
  • Exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course. 
  • Exam answers are multiple choice
  • Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70%
  • Click on the first course title to begin
  • Mark Complete to move to the next section of the course
  • Courses are pass/fail. There are no grades  on your certification and no “points” are listed on your account.
  • Courses are available immediately
  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available

The Practice Exam holds the final exam questions and are in the first chapter in the course material. 

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Diabetes and Massage, 2 CE

NCBTMB Approved Massage Continuing Education

As a massage therapist, you will encounter clients diagnosed with various medical conditions. One of those medical conditions is diabetes mellitus. This course will allow you to gain the skills and knowledge in order to:

  • Define the difference between Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes.
  • Recognize the most common signs and symptoms of diabetes and common diabetic complications.
  • Understand the varied benefits that massage offers to diabetic clients.
  • Identify contraindications and cautions for diabetic massage.
  • Explain a variety of complementary therapies that can be used in conjunction with massage to help your clients avoid diabetic complications.
  • Understand how massage can help stabilize blood sugar through relaxation and stress relief.

As a massage therapist, it is your responsibility to share information with your clients on the precautions as well as the benefits of massage. The benefits and cautions of massage will largely depend on their current state of health. Your educational background should help you in identifying unmanaged diabetes or advanced diabetic conditions. This knowledge ranges from the importance of clients testing blood sugar levels prior to and following massage to both the therapist and the clients ability to recognizing symptoms of hypoglycemia, potential temporary disorientation, and other factors that have an effect on the overall health and wellness of your clients.Diabetes Word Cloud Concept

Diabetes currently affects over 14 million Americans today, the majority of which are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Understanding the processes that contribute to a diagnosis of diabetes, how certain body organs are affected by the disease, and how massage can help ensure that the massage therapist has the foundation to provide the most beneficial massage techniques available to their clients.

Medical Disclaimer: Courses and course information offered by Massage CE Learning Tree should not be used in place of physician recommendations or medical advice from your healthcare provider. Information provided through these courses is based on adjunct therapies and protocols which offers a suggested service guide to massage therapists.

Course Information

  • You will be allowed to take the final exam five (5) times. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be able to retake the course. You can view the exam questions before you take the exam and all of the exam questions are in BOLD throughout the course. 
  • If you need to retake the final exam a 2nd time, review your correct and incorrect answers before you do.
  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the lessons or course has already been taken with a previous purchase and has not yet expired. If you have not completed these lessons or course with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me by using the CONTACT US link on the top bar of the website so I can reset your course for a new course retake.
  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an NCBTMB and individual state law requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. 
  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the taking the course. You may screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam.
  • Exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course. 
  • Exam answers are multiple choice
  • Your Certificate of Completion is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70% or download and save your certificates immediately so they are available to you when you renew your massage license.
  • Scroll down and click on the first lesson title to begin the course
  • Mark Complete at the bottom of each lesson to move to the next section of the course
  • Courses are pass/fail. There are no grades  on your certification and no “points” are listed on your account.
  • Courses are available immediately in your account
  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information expires and is no longer available.

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You will find a copy of the final exam questions in the first chapter where you can print or view the questions.

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Immune System and Massage Therapy, 2 CE

NCBTMB Approved Massage Continuing Education

As a massage therapist, it’s important to know and understand the basics of the anatomy and physiology of the immune system. You may be asked to provide massage for clients diagnosed with autoimmune conditions that may affect your treatment or therapy approaches.

This course is designed to provide you with the information you need in order to:

  • Learn how the immune system and its components function
  • Understand the benefits of massage therapy for autoimmune disorders
  • Identify common signs and symptoms of immune system dysfunction
  • Differentiate between indications and contraindications of massage for specific conditions
  • Identify the most common autoimmune system disorders
  • Refresh your ability to define which technique is most beneficial for your client based on condition or need
  • Understand the pros and cons to steam therapies and wraps for a client dealing with an immune system disorder

In your massage practice, you’ll often be relied on to make informed decisions regarding the safety and benefits of specific massage techniques for your clients that enhance immune system function, relieve pain, and provide physiological as well as psychological benefits. Your knowledge and understanding of massage techniques can enhance the quality of life for clients diagnosed with psoriasis, lupus, lymphedema, diabetes,  irritable bowel syndrome, and other autoimmune disorders or conditions.

Course Information

  • You will be allowed to take the test three (5) times. After 5 attempts, the exam will lock and you will not be able to take the exam again. 
  • If you need to take the exam a 2nd time, review your correct and incorrect answers first.
  • Final exam questions are below. You can print or view them before you take the course.
  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the chapter or course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me by using the CONTACT US link on the top bar of the website
  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you are limited to completing only 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. This is an individual state law and NCBTMB requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
  • Exam answers are in BOLD throughout the course. 
  • Exam answers are multiple choice
  • Certificate is emailed to you when you pass the exam with 70%
  • Click on the first course title to begin
  • Mark Complete to move to the next section of the course
  • Courses are pass/fail. There are no grades on your certification and no “points” are listed on your account.
  • Courses are available immediately
  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.

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Final Exam Questions

  • These two tissues are responsible for homeostasis in the body:
    a. fat and enzymes
    b. blood and lymph
    c. antibodies and lymph nodes
    d. dermis and epidermis

  • What is not a component of blood:
    a. thrombocytes
    b. ambiocytes
    c. leukocytes
    d. erythrocytes

  • White blood cells are found in abundance in  ____________ fluid:
    a. Synovial
    b. Gastric
    c. Lymph
    d. Nasal

  • The two main lymph ducts found in the body are:
    a. cervical and left lymphatic
    b. thoracic and right lymphatic
    c. right and left lymphatic
    d. right and left subclavian veins

  • Identify the organ that does not belong to the lymphatic system:
    a. stomach
    b. Peyer’s patches
    c. appendix
    d. spleen

  • The immune system:
    a. acts as an oxygen transport within cellular environments
    b. provides protection to the body against illness and disease through the immune response
    c. is responsible for the production of cellular synthesis
    d. functions only with the cardiovascular system

  • Lymphedema is caused by:
    a. accumulation of blood in an extremity
    b. venous insufficiency
    c. build-up of interstitial fluids in soft tissues
    d. manual lymph drainage massage technique

  • Lupus generally involves:
    a. muscular tissues
    b. the inner lining of the bowel
    c. connective tissues
    d. adipose tissue

Lupus erythematosus is also defined as:

  • a. systemic
  • b. discoid
  • c. bronchogenic
  • d. spontaneous

Common signs or complaints of phlebitis include:

  • a. reddened and often warm skin around or along a superficial vein
  • b. throbbing or burning sensation
  • c. tender skin over or around the area
  • d. All the answers are true

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Florida Human Trafficking, 1 CE

READ THIS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FL CEBROKER REPORTING AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Florida Human Trafficking, 1 CE is one of the mandatory courses required by the Florida State Massage Board in order to renew your massage therapy license in Florida. This course is approved only by the state of Florida and is not required to be approved by NCBTMB since this course is only accepted, approved and required in Florida.

There are five (5) exam questions with one (1) exam question noting the mandatory requirement for taking this course for FL massage license renewal. This is a mandatory course. Florida Human Trafficking, 1 CE.

We forward completed CE hours to Florida CEBroker only when you include your name, Florida MA licensing number/CAPITAL letters MA and set your state to Florida when you purchase the course. You cannot change your information after the purchasing process. If you forgot to add your Florida MA#####, Capital Letters MA and licensing number to your account when purchased, please contact me under the “Contact Us” link on the homepage before you start your course and I will add it for you. If you did not include your Florida student information with your name, MA licensing number and state and you’ve completed the course(s), you are required to forward your own course completion hours to CEBroker. There is a link on the home page (top menu) that will explain how to do this.

Course Information

  • Please download and save your certificate when you pass the exam with 70%
  • You will have 5 opportunities to take the exam
  • Important exam answer information is highlighted in RED throughout the course 
  • This course is approved by the Florida State Massage Board and is not required to be approved by NCBTMB
  • Course is pass/fail. No grades appear on your certification
  • Course is available immediately
  • Massage CE Learning Tree has been a trusted massage continuing education provider for state and NCBTMB courses since 2015
  • View “Our Approvals” and “Instructions” on the top bar of the page or in the phone menu
  • Florida Human Trafficking, 1 CE
  • Florida Massage Continuing Education

Navigating The Course

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Chronic Pain and Symptom Management, 3 CE

NCBTMB Approved Massage Continuing Education

Chronic pain is not only challenging for the person experiencing it, but for family members, physicians, and massage therapists as well. A number of massage treatments and adjunct therapies are available that can help manage chronic pain conditions caused by traumatic injuries, illness, autoimmune conditions, as well as disease processes but for many, there is no cure. However, throughout this massage therapy continuing education course, it is important for the massage or bodywork professional to understand that pain – especially chronic pain – has different implications for different people. You’ll find that signs, symptoms, pain severity, recovery times, etc. will vary due to a number of seemingly endless factors such as injury onset, age, re-injury, overall general health, initial and long-term care, emotional states…specific client issues can go on and on.

Throughout this course, you will not only learn about different types of pain, massage therapies and techniques to help relieve it, you will also learn how pain not only affects the body, but the psyche – the spirit and the soul of the person dealing with it. For many, chronic pain causes severe emotional and social issues.

The massage therapist is also cautioned against making assumptions about a person’s pain complaints. Pain is subjective. Pain sensations, severity, and perceptions of pain are unique to every individual. What triggers pain in your own body may not hurt someone else or vice versa. Pain cannot be measured, tested, photographed, or otherwise documented on film, x-ray, or the latest in digital technology.

For this reason, the massage professional must always listen carefully to the client when it comes to techniques utilized to help relieve pain, stiffness, and discomfort. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has researched and tested patients dealing with chronic pain. They have discovered that those experiencing chronic pain may have decreased endorphin* levels in their spinal fluid. (Endorphins are chemicals produced by the body to relieve stress and pain)

Dealing with a client or patient experiencing chronic pain that can last months or a lifetime can be – and often is – intimidating for physicians, health care team providers, and massage therapists, regardless of training and experience. Chronic pain is serious, as seen by the number of professional associations that attempt to help those experiencing it. These include but are not limited to:

  • The American Chronic Pain Association
  • Arthritis Foundation
  • Migraine Research Foundation
  • American Headache Society
  • National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Over 5,000 clinical trials are currently underway in the United States – and throughout the world, focusing on chronic pain.

If a massage therapist does not have the experience or training to treat injuries, the therapist can often make the situation worse. The information found in this course will assist you in making informed decisions regarding individual client care and approach when treating injuries.

How To Take The Course

  • Below is a list of exam questions for your review. You will take this exam at the end of the course. You can view or print a copy of the exam questions in advance to use as you progress through the course to help you complete the exam at the end of the course.
  • Exam answers are highlighted in RED throughout the course material.
  • At the end of each lesson, you must click the MARK COMPLETE button to move ahead to the next section.
  • Once you’ve completed each section, complete the COURSE EVALUATION to move ahead to the EXAM QUESTIONS.
  • Once you’ve passed the exam with a 70%, you should download and save your certificate.
  • It is your responsibility to download and save your certificate for 5 years which is required by state regulations.
  • Once you’ve completed the course, return to MY ACCOUNT to take your next course.

Read The Following Very Important Course Information

  • You will have to 5 opportunities to test. Before you take the test a 2nd time, review your incorrect and correct answers.
  • If there are Green Checks Marks by the course material or the exams, the course has already been taken. If you have not completed these chapters or the exam with this new purchase, please STOP and contact me. Your course will need to be reset.
  • If this course is part of a bundle that you’ve purchased, you may only complete 12 CE’S in the bundle in one calendar day. Do not complete more than 12 CE’S in one calendar day. This is a STATE LAW requirement. Each course has the number of CE’S next to the course title. You are required to follow the state laws when completing online/distance courses!
  • The final exam questions are available for your review prior to the taking the exam at the end of the course. You may print/screenshot/take a photo of the questions so you have them available as you review the course. Write down your answers as you read through the course and then transfer them to the final exam. Exam answer information is in RED throughout the course. 
  • Exam answers are multiple choice
  • Courses are pass/fail. No grades appear on your certification. No points are listed on your account.
  • Courses are available immediately
  • All courses and certificates are available in your account for one year. Make sure to save your certifications. After 1 year, your account information closes and is no longer available.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to COURSE CONTENT and click on the first lesson to begin the course.

The exam questions below will be found at the completion of the course. You will not answer them until you complete all lessons. Scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the first lesson to enter the course. Click MARK COMPLETE at the end of each lesson to progress through the course to the exam.

  • Question
    Acute pain is defined in length as:
  • Question
    Biofeedback information is gathered by:
  • Question
    Tinnitus can be described as 
  • Question
    Repetitive Use Syndrome is also known as Over-Use Syndrome and:
  • Question
    Nerve impingement can be defined as:
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    What does the term “Idiopathic”mean?
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    When referring to the R.I.C.E. protocol or treatment when addressing an acute injury, the “E” refers to:
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    Heat is always contraindicated in which state or stage of the healing process?
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    When massage around varicose veins, it is always important to:
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    Acupressure is a methodology that also strives to restore health by restoring
  • Question
    What makes Thai massage unique is that it also provides a variety of
  • Question
    For the most part, Lomi Lomi is done with
  • Question
    One of the “founders” of Neuromuscular or Trigger Point Therapies is:
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    Two primary categories of myofascial techniques are commonly known as:
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    One of the most common therapies used to treat common pain is:
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    The inventor of Watsu was:
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    _______________________is just the opposite of heat therapy, utilizing ice or cool or cold water temperatures to treat injured body parts.
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    Pain is  ________________ to the individual experiencing it.

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