All CE’S Pick and Choose From 37 CE’S

Professional Ethics in Massage, 1 CE

The “Professional Ethics in Massage” course includes information on the following:

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

Cultural Diversity and Professional Ethics, 1 CE

Your clients will likely include, not only diverse cultures, races, and ethnicities, but at times, those who are mentally and/or physically handicapped. To promote your skills and knowledge as a massage therapist to culturally diverse clients, your awareness of such differences and understanding the ramifications of bias, discrimination, and stereotyping is important.

Cultural awareness will help you to improve the quality of your massage sessions. This awareness will also prove effective in eliminating barriers regarding culture to provide a positive influence on behaviors and practices within the massage industry.

Business Practices for the Massage Therapist, 1 CE

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

As 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 to preserve our “much strived for” credibility.

The Business Practice course will cover all you need to know about starting your own practice and working with your clients in a professional, ethical manner.

Texas Human Trafficking, 1 CE

The Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Training, 1 CE course is approved by the State of Texas and meets the requirements for license renewal for health care practitioners (including massage therapists) seeking a non-credit, 1 CE course. This mandatory course meets the requirements of House Bill 2059. This course is approved for the State of Texas only. The courses in not an NCBTMB approved course since it is only required in Texas.

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.

Illinois Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Training, 1 CE

This 1-hour continuing education course is tailored for licensed massage therapists in Illinois focusing on the critical issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. Required for license renewal in some states (including Illinois), this course aims to enhance the awareness and understanding of these sensitive topics. This course will provide the necessary information to define and understand the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault. This course will also explain the different types of abuse experienced by victims and identify common health consequences of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with providing victim resources in Illinois and on a national level.

Florida Human Trafficking, 1 CE

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. Florida Massage Continuing Education.

Diabetes, 2 CE

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 client’s ability to recognizing symptoms of hypoglycemia, potential temporary disorientation, and other factors that influence the overall health and wellness of your clients.

Immune System and Massage Therapy, 2 CE

As a massage therapist, it’s important to 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
• Define which technique is most beneficial for your client based on condition or need
• Understand the pros and cons of 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 very well enhance the quality of life for your clients diagnosed with psoriasis, lupus, lymphedema, diabetes, or irritable bowel syndrome, and other autoimmune disorders or conditions.

Prevention of Medical Errors, 2 CE

This course will cover medical errors which impact the health care system and the high cost of health care insurance.  It is imperative that all massage therapists understand the effects of medical errors in order to reduce their rate of occurrence and to protect the general public.

Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Massage Therapy, 2 CE

Understanding a variety of medical conditions that you may encounter as a massage therapist is important. In most cases, illnesses and disease processes are well-defined, have a specific cause and treatment approach. However, some diseases may present with an unknown cause, leading to a nonspecific diagnosis. Two of those conditions include chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

As a massage therapist, you may have a client who is experiencing the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia, with or without an ‘official’ diagnosis.

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

Professional Ethics, Roles and Boundaries, 2 CE

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

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 how to effectively handle 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

• 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

• Dynamics of Relationships

• Transference / Counter-Transference

• Drama Triangle vs. Empowerment Triangle

Aromatherapy, 3 CE

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

• 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

HIV/AIDS, 3 CE

The course on HIV/AIDS, Communicable Diseases is designed to provide you with basic knowledge and information that every massage therapist should know 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
• 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 are 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.

Human Trafficking in Massage, 3 CE

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’ and where it’s found.

Chronic Pain and Symptom Management, 3 CE

Chronic pain is not only challenging for the person experiencing it, but for family members, physicians, and health care providers as well. A number of 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 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 and multiple 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.

LGBTQ, Implicit Bias and Massage, 3 CE

We encounter it in the media. It appears on our social feeds. Occasionally, we witness it firsthand. Sometimes, we become targets of it. What is this phenomenon? It’s discrimination, or bias, rooted in the belief that individuals fit neatly into predefined categories. Bias hinders our ability to live a truly fulfilling life, burdening us with unnecessary stressors.

In this course, we will explore Implicit Bias – its origins, propagation, and impact on various facets of healthcare. Additionally, we will delve into strategies and training that can reshape how certain individuals perceive others based on their outward appearances, ideas, and life philosophies.

Substance Abuse and Massage Therapy, 4 CE

The “Substance Abuse and Massage Therapy, 4 CE” hour course is designed as an introduction for the use of massage therapy and other holistic protocols and treatments as complementary adjunct therapies for individuals who are struggling with addiction.

The “Substance Abuse and Massage Therapy” course will cover:

• Trauma from childhood into adulthood which may lead to addiction
• The many reasons one chooses not to seek help
• Physiological and psychological effects
• Boundary setting for the massage therapist
• Client emotional release during the session and emotional first aid
• An introduction on the various types of massage often used in the addiction recovery field
• Ideas on how to adjust your own sessions for working with those in recovery
• Statistics and facts on military PTSD and how they incorporate holistic treatment therapies
• Incorporating massage into a substance abuse program is beneficial in all the stages of addiction recovery. Massage decreases pain, enhances the immune response and promotes an overall sense of well-being. Research has shown that massage also has the ability to decrease anxiety, depression, agitation and cravings.

Massage has the unique ability to affect the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being – from the spiritual body to our chemical composition. Soon, all addiction and recovery treatment programs will recognize that massage has the ability to assist in healing the mind-body connection. When that happens, therapeutic massage will be integrated into many more addiction treatment facilities giving the client more self-help tools to succeed in recovery.

Massage Techniques from Around the World, 5 CE

“Massage Techniques From Around The World” will introduce you to many different “worldly” massage techniques. This is a fun and informative class! In this course, you will find overviews and/or in-depth information on the following techniques:

• Maya Abdominal, Acupressure, Ashiatsu
• Ayurvedic Massage
• Cactus Massage, Cancer/Oncology Massage
• Creole Bamboo, Hilot Filipino
• Essential Oils and CAM
• Hydrotherapy, Lomi Lomi
• Manual Lymph Drainage, Neuromuscular Therapy