Holistic Pathology: Part 2
10 Hour CE Course 
Description
This course will deepen your understanding of pathology...from a body/mind approach. Organized by body system, it presents key concepts about how to recognize and confidently respond to soft tissue and movement therapy indications, precautions and contraindications for more than 75 health conditions and provides an excellent reference after the course is done.
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Already own the text Holistic Pathology (ISBN: 0-9658690-2-4)? Call us at 1-800-364-5722, 9am to 5pm, to discuss enrollment options.
Content Outline
| Chapter 7: Musculoskeletal System: Disorders; Assessment; Therapeutic Action; Research Findings; Case Presentations | 4 hours |
| Chapter 8: Integumentary System: Disorders; Assessment; Therapeutic Action; Research Findings; Case Presentations | 1.5 hours |
| Chapter 9: Digestive and Endocrine Systems: Disorders; Assessment; Therapeutic Action; Research Findings; Case Presentations | 1 hour |
| Chapter 10: Genitourinary and Genetic Conditions: Disorders; Assessment; Therapeutic Actions Relating to Pregnancy including Contraindications; Research Findings; Case Presentations | 1 hour |
| Chapter 11: Philosophical Aspects and Practical Aspects of Working with Persons who are Seriously Ill or Injured including Contraindications; Smith’s Bodywork Modification Model; Working in Specific Healthcare Environments; Research Findings; Case Presentations | 1 hour |
| Appendix: Medication Summary; Lymphedema Handout for Clients | 0.5 hours |
| Open-book Test and Course Evaluation | 1 hour |
Testimonials
This course will help greatly with my business, as massage therapy is moving away from just being used as a way to relax and being sought out as a legitimate way to healing. Knowledge of pathology and the contraindications is criticalBybee Ludwig, NCTMB
Big book full of relevant information that I\'m sure I\'ll reference often. I loved this course, as it challenged my memory and taught me new things.J. Elizabeth Foster, NCTMB
Great Book, will definitely use 4 future use.Laura Seal, LMT, AMNA, HEALING BODY & SOUL, LLC, LAKE GENEVA, WI
This course was very educationalWynnel Heather Kilpatrick, LMT Powder Springs, GA
Learning Objectives
Chapter 7:
- Identify at least five contraindications for therapeutic actions in relation to the musculoskeletal system.
- Identify at least five musculoskeletal signs and/or symptoms that are reasons to refer the client to a primary care provider.
- Identify commonly used medications for musculoskeletal conditions, and their precautions related to massage and bodywork.
Chapter 8:
- Recognize the ABCDs of malignant melanoma.
- Identify three integumentary signs or symptoms that are reasons to refer the client to a primary care provider for evaluation.
Chapter 9:
- Identify and compare the differences between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
- List the primary danger from diabetic crisis and recognize what to do for a client who shows those signs.
Chapter 10:
- Define supine hypotensive syndrome and identify how to prevent it during bodywork.
- Identify three signs and/or symptoms from the genitourinary system that are reasons to refer the client to a physician.
Chapter 11:
- Identify how to prepare for massage therapy or bodywork in the hospital and home care environments, including the items to bring with you.
- Identify the most important contraindications for working with seriously ill people.
- Achieve at least 70% correct on the course test.
Sample Text
“When healthy tissue becomes active, it releases a number of metabolites which dilate the local arterioles. This dilation allows more nourishment to come into the tissue and facilitates the removal of wastes. However, the smooth muscles inside the arterioles' walls are also affected by the sympathetic nerves. These nerves cause contraction of the smooth muscles inside the arterioles' walls. The more sympathetic impulses that occur, the more intense the constriction becomes. Conversely, the fewer the sympathetic impulses, the more relaxed and dilated the arterioles become. (See Illustration 45)” from Holistic Pathology for Body-Centered Therapists (2002) by Sharon Burch, MSN, NCTMB
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In which of the following musculoskeletal conditions would therapeutic actions be CONTRAINDICATED until obtaining physician’s permission?
- fibromyalgia
- muscular dystrophy
- myasthenia gravis
- osteomyelitis
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This is an excellent way of learning without STRESS.A. Kubinek, LMT, NCTMB
It was so easy to order from the website. The materials arrived quickly. This home study course was convenient, economical, and a great way to fulfill the NCBTMB ethics requirement!Sandra Mainardi, CMT, Lincoln Park, NJ