Science

These courses are classified by the NCBTMB as “Science” courses

  • Advanced Anatomical Language (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course is an in-depth study of the language of the health care industry.  All of the basic anatomical terms are reviewed and expanded upon as well as the structure of anatomical words.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Identify medical prefixes, suffixes and root words.
    • Identify an area of the body using correct anatomical language

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Conditions of the Cardiovascular System for Massage Therapists

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course is a review of the diseases of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. It also includes a review of the function of pulmonary circulation, including the oxygenation of blood. Given the significant impact of massage therapy on the circulatory processes of the body this course is a useful source of information for the massage therapist.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Define hemophilia.
    • Identify the difference between a heart attack and heart failure.
    • List six different conditions of the cardiovascular system.
    • Identify two conditions of the cardiovascular system that are absolute contraindications for massage.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

     

     

  • Conditions of the Nervous System for Massage Therapists (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    In this course, you will be reviewing the most common conditions of the Nervous system that you might encounter in your massage practice. This course includes a review of the workings of the nervous system that goes into deeper detail than the short chapters on the nervous system included in most massage core curriculum texts. Specific conditions are addressed, including the effect of massage therapy on the conditions.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • List three movement disorders.
    • Identify the nerve involved in the condition of Bell palsy.
    • Describe the possible causes of chronic numbness.
    • Name three different types of nervous system disorders.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Controlling Infectious Agents in the Massage Room (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    We all know that hygiene and sanitation are important elements of massage practice. This course goes into detail explaining why, with a look at the potential bacteria, fungus and viruses that you can, and probably do, come into contact with every day.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • List four examples of dangerous fungus.
    • List the modes of transmission.
    • List three types of harmful bacteria.
    • Name two examples of animal parasites.
    • Describe the proper hygiene requirements for massage therapy.
    • Explain how Norovirus and Influenza are transmitted.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Diseases of the Immune System for Massage Therapists (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course is a review of the diseases and disorders of the immune system. It covers the biological structures and processes within the body that work together to provide the basic protections against invading pathogens such as fungi, viruses, and animalistic parasites. Particular attention is spent on those diseases that the massage therapist is most likely to encounter, such as Fibromyalgia, Lupus, and HIV/Aids.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Define the terms Allergy.
    • Identify the components of the Immune system.
    • Identify the components of the Lymphatic system.
    • Define the terms HIV and Aids.
    • List the modes of transmission of HIV.
    • Identify the symptoms of systemic lupus.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Fundamentals of Geriatric Massage (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This introductory course provides you with the fundamentals necessary to safely massage geriatric clients. Age-related health problems are discussed as well as adapting your techniques for geriatric clients. Contraindications are included and explained.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • List age-related health problems to be expected with a geriatric massage.
    • Identify common contraindications for geriatric massage.
    • Accurately describe the scientific theories of aging presented in this course.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • HIV AIDS (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course will enable you to identify symptoms and know the different modes of HIV prevention, transmission, and treatment. Ethical issues facing massage therapists and testing procedures and results are covered. Upon completion of the course, you will have specific knowledge for implementing infection control procedures in the massage therapy setting so that you are able to provide the necessary care for clients.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Define the terms HIV and Aids.
    • List the modes of transmission of HIV.
    • Describe infection control procedures.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Introduction to Sports Stress Injuries (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course will enable you to identify the symptoms of common sports injuries including stress fractures of the foot, shin splints, tendonitis, runner’s knee, hamstring injuries, tennis elbow, head injuries etc. In addition to the symptoms, the course includes suggestions for massage treatment.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • List common stress injuries by sport.
    • Describe appropriate massage treatments for stress injuries.
    • Describe Athletic Heart Syndrome and how it relates to cardivascular health.
    • List at least four Non-Abrasive Skin Conditions you might encounter as a massage therapist working with athletes.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Massage Therapy and Fibromyalgia (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course will enable you to identify the symptoms of fibromyalgia, a condition as baffling and elusive to doctors as Bigfoot is to park rangers. You will become familiar with the areas of the body involved and the theoretical causes of the disease, as well as some useful information on the effectiveness of massage therapy that you can use to market your services to a population that can genuinely benefit from it.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Identify neurological abnormalities associated with fibromyalgia.
    • Identify two primary symptoms of fibromyalgia.
    • Discuss treatment options for people with fibromyalgia.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Massage Therapy and Lupus (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description 
    The goal of this program is to provide massage practitioners with information about the manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus. It is my hope that through this course you will feel confident in offering your services to people with this condition, and in so doing raise the quality of their lives somewhat.

    Educational Objectives  
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Describe the different types of lupus.
    • Identify the symptoms of systemic lupus.
    • List the effects of lupus on the body.
    • Describe what lupus-related conditions contraindicate massage.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no “hands-on” portion.

  • Massage Therapy and Sciatica (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course will enable you to identify the symptoms and different potential causes of sciatic pain, as well as massage applications that are known to be effective As Sciatica is a condition that deals with nerve and nerve-related pain we are going to spend the first chapter reviewing the nervous system. This is a review, but it goes deeper in-depth than the average massage school education, so it should prove beneficial. We will be reviewing the nervous system as a whole first, then the sciatic nerve in detail.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Define the term Sciatica.
    • List the suspected causes of Sciatica.
    • Describe what symptoms to expect from clients suffering from Sciatica.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Massage Therapy and Sleep Disorders (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course is designed to offer a detailed introduction to a variety of sleep disorders and to familiarize the practitioner with them in order to raise their confidence when treating a client that has been diagnosed with one.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Evaluate the efficacy of massage therapy for sleep disorders.
    • Describe the physiology importance of sleep.
    • Describe the classification of sleep disorders.
    • Compare and contrast the types of sleep disorders.
    • Identify the signs and symptoms of insomnia, sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Massage Therapy and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course will enable you to identify symptoms and know the different classifications of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (commonly called TMJD) and the primary causes of it. You will become familiar with the muscles involved with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and will be able to identify the most likely areas for painful trigger points, thus enabling you to provide safe and effective treatment.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Define the term Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJD).
    • Identify the muscles around the Temporomandibular Joint.
    • List the bones of the Temporomandibular Joint.
    • Locate the Temporomandibular ligament.
    • List the suspected causes of TMJD.
    • Describe the symptoms experienced by clients suffering from TMJD.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Musculoskeletal Pathology for Massage Therapists (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course you will be reviewing the most common muscular injuries encountered by massage therapists, as well as learning about the more obscure genetic conditions that are not covered in most massage school core curriculums, like Multiple sclerosis, Paget disease, and Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, to name just a few.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    List three causes of muscle spasms.

    • Identify the difference between a strain and a sprain.
    • Define the term “Tendinosis”.
    • Identify the cause of Lyme disease.
    • Describe Paget’s disease.
    • Describe Ehlers–Danlos syndrome.
    • Identify two musculoskeletal conditions of the foot.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.

  • Pathology of the Integumentary System (3 CE hours)

    $25.00

    Course Description
    This course will enable the massage practitioner to identify the symptoms of several conditions of the skin that could be encountered in the course of a massage therapy career.

    Educational Objectives
    Upon completion of this home study continuing education course, the massage practitioner should be able to:

    • Define the terms Psoriasis, Eczema and Fungus.
    • List the suspected causes of Psoriasis, Eczema and Fungus.
    • Describe what symptoms to expect from clients with Psoriasis, Eczema and Fungus.
    • List at least 10 other skin conditions mentioned in this course that could be encountered by a massage therapist.

    This course is presented for educational purposes only. It was developed and marketed specifically for massage therapists that are required to obtain continuing education hours for licensing purposes. The author is not giving medical, legal or other professional advice.

    This course is classified as “Cognitive” learning, meaning that there is no hands-on portion.