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 able to:
- se the proper techniques to use while working under the direction of the prescribing physician but without the need for direct supervision.
- Know how to work with clients who have various degrees of age-related health and mobility problems.
- Be familiar with working 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.)
Enrollment Requirement: the course is open to licensed, certified, or professional massage therapists; bodyworkers certified in other non-invasive modalities; or by instructor permission. Participants need to provide a copy of their professional liability coverage from their respective organization such as AMTA, AMBP or other affiliation. The "Certificate of Insurance" document and not your certificate of membership is required to participate in this class. If participants have insurance through a spa or other entity, please provide a certificate of that insurance, listing massage as a covered activity. Certificates of insurance may be faxed to: 206.243.5185 or mailed to: Therapeutic Training Center, PO Box 66864, Seattle, WA 98166.
Prerequisite: DAY-BREAK Institute's Level I
What to Bring: Two sets of sheets and a bolster/pillow
Instructor: Hynes, Millie LPN, LMP; NCBTMB #22353-00.
Class Dates: November 19-21, 2010
Class Times: Friday 6:30pm - 9:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Seattle
Cost: $340 if registered by 10/28/10; $375 if registered after 10/28/10
Cost/Hour: $20.00/hr if registered by 10/28/10; $22.06/hr if registered by 10/28/10
Hours: 17
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 $300). Please call 206.853.6875 to register or register by mail--the website can only process registrations at list price.
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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.
Instructor: Millie Hynes LPN, LMP; NCBTMB #22353-00.
