Level II addresses health impairments common to the aging with specific techniques for each condition, including hospice work. Wheel chair and massage in different settings are demonstrated using proper body mechanics.

The Workshop features these topics:

• In depth information on the most common age-related health problems and how to work specifically with each, as well as cautions and contraindications.
• Review of associated medical terminology.
• Cautions in the positioning of challenged clients in hospital beds, standard beds, wheelchairs, and geriatric chairs.
• Specific approaches to massaging people challenged with stroke, diabetes, Parkinson's, dementia/Alzheimer, arthritis and those who may be wheelchair or bed bound.

After the workshop, you will be more comfortable with how to:

• use the proper techniques to use while working under the direction of the prescribing physician but without the need for direct supervision.
• work with clients who have various degrees of age-related health and mobility problems.
• work in an Assisted Living Facility or Nursing Home.

There are student clinics on the second and third day, where students work with older volunteer models. Students are encouraged to coordinate their own model when possible. (Details will be provided shortly after registration via email.)

Prerequisite: DAY-BREAK Institute's Level I

What to Bring: Yourself and something to write with.

Instructor: Hynes, Millie LPN, LMP; NCBTMB #22353-00.

Class Dates: June 1-3, 2012
Class Times: Friday 6:30pm - 9:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Post Falls, ID (please click on link for details)
Cost: $360 if registered by 5/10/12; $395 if registered after 5/10/12
Cost/Hour: $20.00/hr if registered by 5/10/12; $21.94/hr if registered by 5/10/12
CE Hours: 18

Note: Sign up for both Level I and Level II at the same time and receive an $80 discount (save $40/class--each class costs $320). Please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail--the website can only process registrations at list price.

Other classes by Instructor:

• Geriatric Massage: Level I (Post Falls April 20-22, 2012) - 18 hours
• Geriatric Massage: Level I (Seattle September 28-30, 2012) - 18 hours
• Geriatric Massage: Level II (Seattle November 30-December 2, 2012) - 18 hours