Explore the various systems of the body while examining common conditions and illnesses so you can then more effectively help your clients.
Program also available entirely online.
Learn about the basic anatomy of the body or use this program as a review and refresher of some of the most common areas for massage and bodywork.
Learn how massage reduces anxiety and physical ailments, unlocks and frees tissue memories, eases panic disorders and can reduce postoperative pain. Based on four original Massage Professionals Update articles.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Also accessible as an MP3 downloadable file.
An introduction to the therapeutic properties of popular essential oils including best methods of purchasing and storing essential oils and precautions for use.
Combining Eastern and Western approaches, restore emotional and mental health through simple aromatherapeutic massage and acupressure techniques.
Discover types of arthritic conditions, typical symptoms and how massage can assist in easing pain associated with arthritis through this course based on the original articles of the Massage Professionals Update.
This is an entirely online CE program
Also accessible as an MP3 downloadable file.
Grow your practice with chair massage, bring massage into the workplace learn how to avoid injury with onsite massage. Based on four original Massage Professionals Update articles.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Learn about basic business structures, preparing a simple business plan, legal requirements and record keeping, plus options to consider for your future in the profession of massage therapy.
Program also available entirely online.
Through the original articles of the Massage Professionals Update, gain an understanding of the massage therapist's role regarding breast cancer and skin cancer as well as protocols for massage therapy.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Also accessible as an MP3 downloadable file.
Deepen your understanding of pathology from a body/mind approach.
Program also available entirely online.
Earn credits through the Institute's Massage Professionals Update articles. Learn about categories of pain, regional pain syndrome and how massage therapists can affect the client.
This is an entirely online CE program.
To study pain and its alleviation is to journey into the relationships between the body, mind and spirit. Get a quick review of the most essential points all massage therapists need to know to be more grounded, compassionate and effective in their work with people in chronic pain.
Program also available entirely online.
Learn how massage can affect specific pathologies and client complaints including recognizing alopecia areata, techniques for alleviating constipation, TCM meridians for eye health, peripheral arterial disease, ganglion cysts, vital steps to working on clients with cancer, safety concerns for clients with diabetes and how alcohol effects massage and bodywork.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Identify the causes of and how to address Achilles tendonitis, shin splints and iliotibial band syndrome as well as how massage can improve athletic performance through this CE program based on original articles from the Massage Professionals Update.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Two course package that covers communicable diseases - Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS.
Program also available entirely online.
Examine the "how and why" of massage and bodywork communication, documentation, insurance billing and ethics.
Introduce yourself to the history of cupping, theory, cautions and contraindications as well as some cupping variations through this course developed from original Massage Professionals Update articles.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Learn how to recognize the symptoms and risk factors associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis and to distinguish a muscular problem from a more dangerous scenario.
Program also available entirely online.
Launching and growing a successful solo or group practice can be a daunting task, unless you have a guide to help you actualize your vision.
Program also available entirely online.
Discover ways to assist clients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), relieving heartburn symptoms, common digestive ailments and ways to stimulate the triple burner meridian which metabolizes the fluids of the body through this course based on original articles from the Massage Professionals Update.
This is an entirely online CE program.
The makeup of the United States is ever expanding, as such one must become more aware of the differences in the clients we serve in order to provide the best care. This course will assist you in your learning continuum of cultural sensitivity to competence.
Program also available entirely online.
Earn credits through the Institute's Massage Professionals Update articles. Learn tips for maintaining essential oils, choosing oils for digestive ailments, essential oils for reducing sciatica as well as effective treatments for head lice.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Clear and easy-to-use information to assist in all realms of insurance billing, documentation and communication for prescribed manual therapy. Also includes fundamental information on HIPAA regulations.
There is one thing that stands between a person and success–it is connection. This course will show you how anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection.
In Beyond Religion, the Dalai Lama proposes the development of a secular system of ethics that transcends religion and focuses on our shared humanity and our interdependence as a key part of that humanity. His Holiness discusses the importance of global tolerance and rejection of violence, as well as the need for morality to be included in education.
This is a 1-hour ethics refresher course for practitioners who need to quickly review the basics related to NCBTMB Standard V: Roles and Boundaries.
Program also available entirely online.
Learn the value of maintaining time boundaries with yourself and your clients and become empowered to gain control of your time and energy output with managing your clientele.
Program available entirely online.
Closed captioning available with online video.
This course presents a moral system of ethics for your consideration including universal principles of compassion for oneself and others and restraint from causing harm.
This short course gives massage therapists and bodyworkers an opportunity to reflect on their own professionalism and several important ethical considerations that relate to the health professions.
Program also available entirely online.
Reflect on your professionalism while reviewing several ethical issues within the massage therapy and bodywork profession.
Program also available entirely online.
Examine key legal and ethical concepts related to massage and bodywork including professional roles and boundaries in the health field.
Program also available entirely online.
Discover how you might be missing the mark when it comes to the right amount of communication, appropriate massage etiquette, and how your polished professionalism can keep clients coming back again and again.
Program available entirely online.
Closed captioning available with online video.
Address the challenges involved in caring for people who are ill, injured or dying.
Program also available entirely online.
A concise review of all nine parts of the NCBTMB's Standard V: Professional Roles and Boundaries in the NCBTMB Standards of Practice.
Program also available entirely online.
Discover additional techniques for maintaining healthy boundaries. Learn how to hold space for your clients by staying neutral, but supportive, to their emotional, mental, and physical state.
Program available entirely online.
Closed captioning available with online video.
This program provides an overview of professionalism and scope of practice for massage therapists from the legal, educational, competency and self-accountability standpoints.
Program also available entirely online.
Recognize "red flags" that can indicate ethical decision points. Learn how to create a safe and consistent therapeutic environment and minimize problems related to client transference.
Program also available entirely online.
This course reviews NCBTMB Standard I: Professionalism and Standard V: Roles and Boundaries in detail and helps you consider how they relate to your practice.
Program also available entirely online.
Cultivate a more satisfying and harmonious work environment in the massage therapy profession. Unlock the keys to resolving conflicts with integrity, empathy, and professionalism, and elevate your practice to new heights of success and fulfillment.
Program available entirely online.
Closed captioning available with online video.
This is a short, concise review of the main legal and ethical concepts related to professional roles and boundaries in massage and bodywork today.
Program also available entirely online.
Expand your understanding of ethics. Learn how to build a safer therapeutic environment for yourself and your client.
Program also available entirely online.
Provides a structure for ethical decision-making that will serve your clients, yourself, your profession and your community.
Program also available entirely online.
This course offers a pathway to rediscovering passion and purpose in one's work, stemming from the instructor's own journey of overcoming setbacks as an educator and business owner.
Program available entirely online.
Closed captioning available with online video.
You have a choice with our second set of three courses required by the Florida Board of Massage for license renewal. Includes Ethics: Practice Management, Law & Legal Issues (Florida), and Medical Errors.
Program also available entirely online.
Set 3 includes three courses required by the Florida Board of Massage for license renewal - Ethics: Professional Conduct, Preventing Medical Errors, and Law & Legal Issues (Florida).
Set 4 includes three courses required by the Florida Board of Massage for license renewal - Ethics: Therapeutic Environment, Preventing Medical Errors, and Law & Legal Issues (Florida).
Set 5 includes three courses required by the Florida Board of Massage for license renewal - Ethics: NCBTMB Standard V, Medical Errors, and Law & Legal Issues (Florida).
Set 6 includes three courses required by the Florida Board of Massage for license renewal - Ethics: Roles and Boundaries, Medical Errors, and Law & Legal Issues (Florida).
Earn credits through the Institute's Massage Professionals Update articles. Based on four original articles, recognize how to address heel spurs, techniques for plantar fasciitis, easing discomfort of Morton's Toe through massage, as well as how to detect plantar warts.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Based on original articles from the Massage Professionals Update, learn 8 common medical issues and their massage implications for geriatric clients, effective techniques and 5 precautions for frail elders, how to identify the early stages of a stroke, and how massage can be used for stroke rehabilitation.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Most massage and spa therapists have "gift certificates available" but smart therapists have a marketing plan and know that gift certificate sales can be a significant source of income and new clients, without discounting. Imagine checking your email and realizing you made sales while you were sleeping!
Program available entirely online.
Closed captioning available.
Headaches are extremely common and nearly everyone has had this type of pain on occasion. In some cases the pain is more frequent and debilitating. Discover ways to assist your clients with recurring headaches.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Identify ways to prevent burnout, how to apply healthy boundaries with clients, important outcall safety issues, tips for improving both your mind/body as well as your clients' and more.
This is an entirely online CE program.
HIV infected persons are seeking healing modalities that enhance the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of their being. Provide your massage skills with greater awareness and sensitivity for people who have HIV infection.
Program also available entirely online.
Based on four original MPU articles, learn about hypertension and how it is impacted by bodywork and whether hypertension is an indication or contraindication for massage, as well as how massage can affect cholesterol levels and the impact of statins on massage.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Discover how antibiotics may impact bodywork, staph infection concerns for massage therapists, proper hand cleansing procedures, as well as situations that may require medical gloves in this CE course based on original articles from the Massage Professionals Update.
This is an entirely online CE program.
With over 6 million Americans infected with one or more forms of viral hepatitis, practitioners must understand the impact this growing problem has on both their clients and their practice.
Program also available entirely online.
Dive into vital topics regarding HIV and AIDS like transmission modes, infection control, clinical management, and prevention strategies.
In this course, you are presented with a detailed view of the laws and rules of the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and how they apply to the massage therapy business.
Review four tactics that prolong back pain relief, how clients can prevent low back pain, ways Neuromuscular Therapy can assist in relieving lumbar spasms, as well as postural evaluations through this course based on original articles from the Massage Professionals Update.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Also accessible as an MP3 downloadable file.
Learn how to continue to thrive during tough economic times with suggestions for improving profits through this short course based on the Massage Professionals Update original articles.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Discover easy, affordable ways to communicate your unique message to your ideal clients, using the four organizing steps described in this course.
Program also available entirely online.
Specially priced bundle of required courses for your Maryland Board of Massage for license renewal. Includes Diversity: Cultural Competence, Ethics: Professional Conduct, and HIV Update for Professionals.
Program also available entirely online.
For convenience and savings, we've bundled all of the Maryland required courses for you. This package includes Diversity: Cultural Competence, Ethics: Therapeutic Relationships, and HIV Update for Professionals.
Program also available entirely online.
Another option for completing all of your Maryland required courses. This package includes Diversity: Cultural Competence, Ethics: Therapeutic Environment, Infectious Disease: HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease: Hepatitis.
Program also available entirely online.
Earn credits through the Institute's Massage Professionals Update articles. Based on four original articles, get suggestions on expanding your practice, basics on offering retail products and learn key components of soft selling techniques.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Learn the concepts underlying massage and bodywork for clients who have edema, including an overview of lymph drainage and important steps to preventing lymphedema.
Program also available entirely online.
Discover how to transform your massage therapy business by leveraging the power of word-of-mouth marketing and client referrals, with proven strategies to boost your practice volume and fill your schedule.
Program available entirely online.
Closed captioning available with online video.
Program available entirely online.
Closed captioning available with online video.
This course is designed to give a brief overview of medical errors and how they affect massage therapists.
Program also available entirely online.
There's a secret to getting a client to reschedule with you. Let Amy Bradley Radford teach you this secret that will save you a lot of time, effort, and frustration whether you are right out of school or much further on in your career.
Program available entirely online.
Closed captioning available with online video.
Earn CE through the Institute's Massage Professionals Update original articles and learn the benefits of bodywork for epileptic clients, tools to help people with dementia, benefits of massage on Parkinson's Disease, as well as the value of touch therapy for autistic clients.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Busting the myth that massage is prohibited for those with cancer, this detailed and informative course presents solid conceptual guidelines about safe, beneficial touch for cancer patients.
Learn key concepts about how to recognize and confidently respond to soft tissue and movement therapy indications, precautions and contraindications related to the digestive and endocrine systems.
Program also available entirely online.
Transform your massage therapy practice with expert strategies, personalized consultations, and effortless rebooking techniques. Learn how to enhance client satisfaction, secure referrals, master phone skills, and upgrade bookings, ensuring your clients become enthusiastic fans eagerly anticipating their next session.
Understand the symptoms of PTSD, the importance of the therapeutic relationship with clients suffering from PTSD, how aromatherapy complements massage for trauma, as well as how to help clients trust your touch. This program is based on original articles posted in the Massage Professionals Update newsletter.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Earn credits through the Institute's Massage Professionals Update articles. Learn how to differentiate between a caution and contraindication when working with high-risk, pregnant clients, assist clients in helping colicky infants, how myofascial release can improve many childhood problems, and discover how massage can help aggressive children.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Learn why medical errors contribute to high health-care costs and why it's so important to design your work to increase safety for your clients and yourself.
Program also available entirely online.
Two course package that provides all you need to fulfill your NCBTMB ethics requirement.
Learn dynamic new ways to create individualized massage approaches for each client by exploring the amazing connections between the mind and body and how these connections influence the body's shape and the person's responses.
Gain a better understanding of the emotional component of your work and facilitate longer-lasting positive results with the science of Psychoneuroimmunology.
Earn credits through the Institute's Massage Professionals Update articles. Based on four original articles, review the history and origin of Reiki, various Reiki hand positions, discover how Reiki can be used in a hospital setting and its ability in reducing the effects of physical and psychological trauma.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Research is scary for many of us. We are unsure of how to begin, where to go for information and what qualifies as a 'good' source. We may not fully understand the different types of research or how to go about formulating a research question, never mind designing a research study. This course will give you the basics in terminology and an overview of concepts and theories behind the subject of research.
Program also available entirely online.
Two course package that provides all you need to fulfill your NCBTMB ethics requirement.
Based on four original Massage Professionals Update articles, learn techniques for removing scar tissue, how to properly identify rashes, avoiding dry skin from frequent hand washing, as well as massage for sunburn healing.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Discover the impact genital herpes has on a massage therapy practice, how massage can help as a preventative therapy to Shingles, if massage therapy is safe for clients with cellulitis and precautions for poison ivy. This course is based on Massage Professionals Update's original articles.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Through this CE course based on original MPU articles, learn about the benefits and challenges of working in a spa, how to integrate spa services into your practice, the impact color has in your massage office, as well as increasing business through at-home spa parties.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Take care of yourself naturally. Learn easy, effective ways to support and strengthen your immune system through nutrition, dietary supplements, herbs and lifestyle choices.
Program also available entirely online.
Deepen your understanding of how to reduce chronic stress including how to manage your own stress and how to communicate the ways your services help your clients experience stress relief.
Program also available entirely online.
An introduction to teaching practices for 8 forms of multiple intelligences.
Delve into the ethical dilemmas surrounding clients when working in an employed position as a massage therapist and transitioning to a new place of employment or self-employment.
Program available entirely online.
Closed captioning available with online video.
Discover how you can begin assisting those clients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
This is an entirely online CE program.
Learn how psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) validates the mind/body link so you can better support your clients and help them facilitate positive changes that last over time.
Program also available entirely online.
Examine the value of touch from sociological, anthropological and physiological perspectives and why massage is such a significant therapy for various conditions.
How is it possible that "business" ethics doesn't exist? In the course text, There's No Such Thing As "Business" Ethics, respected leadership expert, speaker, and author, John C. Maxwell, demonstrates there is but one single standard of ethics – the Golden Rule.
This course package presents research results on touch therapies and emphasizes the need for change in societal attitudes.
Do you know how to guard yourself and your clients from infectious diseases? Learn how in this short and clear course.
Program also available entirely online.
Examine the results of current massage therapy-related research and apply the results to your practice.
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