Virginia Massage Therapy Continuing Education, Massage CEU classes

Online

Mandatory

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Ethics for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

3 Hrs

This course emphasizes the principles and standards of ethical practice for massage therapy and bodywork, and ethical issues that impact...

This course emphasizes the principles and standards of ethical practice for massage therapy and bodywork, and ethical issues that impact the professional in daily practice. The course includes steps to identify potential ethical conflicts, and strategies for ethical decision-making to avoid and resolve ethical issues before they become problematic. The components of informed consent, documentation and records maintenance, establishing boundaries, and collaboration with supervisors and colleagues for integrated healthcare, are detailed based on ethical standards of best practice.

3 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Care for Special Populations

2 Hrs

Massage has some benefits for people with chronic and terminal illness, what are the differences between acute and chronic illness, and ...

Massage has some benefits for people with chronic and terminal illness, what are the differences between acute and chronic illness, and what are some special considerations for elderly clients.

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Working with Clients with Health Problems

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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When Employers are Corrupt

4 Hrs

Massage employers have been known to engage in several unethical or illegal activities, what steps to take to report illegal activity an...

Massage employers have been known to engage in several unethical or illegal activities, what steps to take to report illegal activity and what agency do you report it to.

4 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Understanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

2 Hrs

This course will discuss the major points of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the health information ...

This course will discuss the major points of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the health information protected by this act. Additionally, the course will identify the requirements for privacy practices notices, the HIPAA provisions for minors and personal representatives, and the penalties for non-compliance.

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Trigger Point Therapy for Wrist and Hand

2 Hrs

In this course you will learn how to help clients who have caused themselves hand and wrist pain. You will also learn self-maintenance t...

In this course you will learn how to help clients who have caused themselves hand and wrist pain. You will also learn self-maintenance therapy to avoid having these issues yourselves

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff, Sacroiliac and Hip Pain (Part 2)

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff, Sacroiliac and Hip Pain (Part 1)

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Treatment Planning for Clinical Massage

1 Hrs

To begin massage treatment planning gather the client information including any medications that could affect the treatment plan, and un...

To begin massage treatment planning gather the client information including any medications that could affect the treatment plan, and understand that it is important to document all the information.

1 Hrs

Online

Elective

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The Body in Motion: Muscle Function (Part 2)

3.5 Hrs

Review the major anatomy of the body, identify bones of axial vs. appendicular regions, define muscle attachment sites, describe the int...

Review the major anatomy of the body, identify bones of axial vs. appendicular regions, define muscle attachment sites, describe the interrelation of muscle location and function.

3.5 Hrs

Online

Elective

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The Body in Motion: Muscle Function (Part 1)

3.5 Hrs

Review the major anatomy of the body, identify bones of axial vs. appendicular regions, define muscle attachment sites, describe the int...

Review the major anatomy of the body, identify bones of axial vs. appendicular regions, define muscle attachment sites, describe the interrelation of muscle location and function.

3.5 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Research Competency for Massage Therapists

1 Hrs

Research competency is an important aspect to massage therapists, some studies have scientifically verified information on massage thera...

Research competency is an important aspect to massage therapists, some studies have scientifically verified information on massage therapy, and this knowledge helps the therapist provide truthful answers to clients on how massage works.

1 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Preventing Medical Errors

2 Hrs

There are responsibilities in regard to laws for reporting medical error, but what are the most common sources of medical error, the beh...

There are responsibilities in regard to laws for reporting medical error, but what are the most common sources of medical error, the behaviors and situations that can make errors high risk and what steps can be taken to prevent errors from happening.

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Pathology of Chronic Conditions for Massage Therapists

2 Hrs

Massage is used to help reduce pain and in some reduce chronic symptoms of cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome and ch...

Massage is used to help reduce pain and in some reduce chronic symptoms of cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome, so to help people get better therapists must understand the illness.

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Medications & Massage Therapy Part I: Introduction to Pharmacology

4 Hrs

Massage can be a highly effective treatment for many conditions however you can do harm if done incorrectly, also be aware of any medica...

Massage can be a highly effective treatment for many conditions however you can do harm if done incorrectly, also be aware of any medications including non-prescription and herbal supplements, as these can influence or be influenced by the massage.

4 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Massage Therapy Issues in Insurance Reimbursement

8 Hrs

This course will distinguish between coverage associated with private health insurance, personal injury insurance, and workers? compensa...

This course will distinguish between coverage associated with private health insurance, personal injury insurance, and workers? compensation coverage. The course will provide the massage therapist with basic rules of documentation and recordkeeping as it pertains to insurance.

8 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Massage Therapy for Sports Injuries

4 Hrs

This course is designed to familiarize massage therapists with the techniques most commonly used to treat sports injuries, the general t...

This course is designed to familiarize massage therapists with the techniques most commonly used to treat sports injuries, the general terminology associated with sports injuries, the most common sports injuries, the anatomy and physiology involved, and the sports each injury is usually associated with. The course also reviews several tips for helping athletes avoid specific injuries. In several instances, learners will discover that massage therapy is contraindicated given the specifics of an athlete's condition.

4 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Massage for Expecting Mothers (Part 2)

2 Hrs

Learn the appropriate positions to use in all stages of pregnancy to make your clients comfortable, gain understanding of the best massa...

Learn the appropriate positions to use in all stages of pregnancy to make your clients comfortable, gain understanding of the best massage techniques to support the client through labor, and leave with the knowledge of how to best market your prenatal massage practice.

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Massage for Expecting Mothers (Part 1)

2.5 Hrs

Learn the appropriate positions to use in all stages of pregnancy to make your clients comfortable, gain understanding of the best massa...

2.5 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Living with HIV/AIDS

3 Hrs

This course will define HIV and AIDS, their relationship and the differences between the diseases. The course will examine how HIV is tr...

This course will define HIV and AIDS, their relationship and the differences between the diseases. The course will examine how HIV is transmitted, the associated risk factors, and ways to avoid transmission.

3 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Introduction to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

1 Hrs

This course will discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and is designed to increase your awareness about this condition. Since to...

This course will discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and is designed to increase your awareness about this condition. Since touch can reactivate trauma, you should be aware that the condition exists and there are particular methods of massage therapy that address the special circumstances of individuals with PTSD. The course will provide information about how to identify PTSD and list several modalities that combine bodywork and psychotherapy.

1 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Introduction to Marketing for the Massage Therapist

4 Hrs

To succeed in business, massage therapists must attract and retain a growing base of satisfied clients. This course will explore the com...

To succeed in business, massage therapists must attract and retain a growing base of satisfied clients. This course will explore the components of marketing, list the benefits of competitor analysis, and discuss promotional strategies designed to help you grow your business.

4 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Human Trafficking in the United States: Foreign and Domestic Victims

4 Hrs

Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries, so what steps can be taken if trafficking is suspected, what are th...

Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries, so what steps can be taken if trafficking is suspected, what are the signs to look for, and what types of intervention are used to address it.

4 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Ethics in Massage Therapy

3 Hrs

Ethical code and professional standards of conduct have important values and concepts in professional massage, also within the boundarie...

Ethical code and professional standards of conduct have important values and concepts in professional massage, also within the boundaries that define therapeutic relationships.

3 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Employment Law for the Massage Therapist

4 Hrs

As a massage therapist, you may be in the position to hire new employees for your organization. Even the smallest of businesses are requ...

As a massage therapist, you may be in the position to hire new employees for your organization. Even the smallest of businesses are required to follow legal codes regarding staffing, and there are a substantial number of do?s and don?ts inherent in human resource policies and the hiring process. This course will guide you through the legal rights and obligations of employers, reviewing common human resource practices and the legal guidelines of hiring and firing, with strategies for selecting good candidates who will be good employees.

4 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Conducting a Professional Client Interview and Massage Therapy Session

2 Hrs

When conducting a session it is important to establish a rapport with your client, explain how to receive a massage, and what they may e...

When conducting a session it is important to establish a rapport with your client, explain how to receive a massage, and what they may expect to feel after the massage.

2 Hrs

Online

Elective

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Communicable Disease HIV/AIDS

2 Hrs

This course will define HIV infection and AIDS and list ways to prevent the spread of the communicable diseases. This course will also e...

This course will define HIV infection and AIDS and list ways to prevent the spread of the communicable diseases. This course will also explain proper sanitation techniques and identify the main points of OSHA?s Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and its applications in massage therapy.

2 Hrs

Correspondence

Elective

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Medications & Massage Therapy Part II: Common Gastrointestinal & Pain Medications

4 Hrs

Massage is a highly effective treatment for many conditions, but can do considerable harm if applied inappropriately. As a practitioner,...

Massage is a highly effective treatment for many conditions, but can do considerable harm if applied inappropriately. As a practitioner, awareness of contraindications and endangerment sites related to specific organs and organ systems is critical to the client?s health. This course will discuss how massage affects the body, provide an overview of pharmacology, and explore potential drug interactions.

4 Hrs

Online

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Foundations of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Part 1)

1.5 Hrs

Online

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Foundations of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Part 2)

1.5 Hrs

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Ethics for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Care for Special Populations

Working with Clients with Health Problems

When Employers are Corrupt

Understanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Trigger Point Therapy for Wrist and Hand

Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff, Sacroiliac and Hip Pain (Part 2)

Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff, Sacroiliac and Hip Pain (Part 1)

Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches

Treatment Planning for Clinical Massage

The Body in Motion: Muscle Function (Part 2)

The Body in Motion: Muscle Function (Part 1)

Research Competency for Massage Therapists

Preventing Medical Errors

Pathology of Chronic Conditions for Massage Therapists

Medications & Massage Therapy Part I: Introduction to Pharmacology

Massage Therapy Issues in Insurance Reimbursement

Massage Therapy for Sports Injuries

Massage for Expecting Mothers (Part 2)

Massage for Expecting Mothers (Part 1)

Living with HIV/AIDS

Introduction to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Introduction to Marketing for the Massage Therapist

Human Trafficking in the United States: Foreign and Domestic Victims

Ethics in Massage Therapy

Employment Law for the Massage Therapist

Conducting a Professional Client Interview and Massage Therapy Session

Communicable Disease HIV/AIDS

Medications & Massage Therapy Part II: Common Gastrointestinal & Pain Medications

Foundations of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Part 1)

Foundations of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Part 2)

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Ethics for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Care for Special Populations

Working with Clients with Health Problems

When Employers are Corrupt

Understanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Trigger Point Therapy for Wrist and Hand

Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff, Sacroiliac and Hip Pain (Part 2)

Trigger Point Therapy for Rotator Cuff, Sacroiliac and Hip Pain (Part 1)

Trigger Point Therapy for Headaches

Treatment Planning for Clinical Massage

The Body in Motion: Muscle Function (Part 2)

The Body in Motion: Muscle Function (Part 1)

Research Competency for Massage Therapists

Preventing Medical Errors

Pathology of Chronic Conditions for Massage Therapists

Medications & Massage Therapy Part I: Introduction to Pharmacology

Massage Therapy Issues in Insurance Reimbursement

Massage Therapy for Sports Injuries

Massage for Expecting Mothers (Part 2)

Massage for Expecting Mothers (Part 1)

Living with HIV/AIDS

Introduction to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Introduction to Marketing for the Massage Therapist

Human Trafficking in the United States: Foreign and Domestic Victims

Ethics in Massage Therapy

Employment Law for the Massage Therapist

Conducting a Professional Client Interview and Massage Therapy Session

Communicable Disease HIV/AIDS

Medications & Massage Therapy Part II: Common Gastrointestinal & Pain Medications

Foundations of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Part 1)

Foundations of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Part 2)