Self-paced Online Home Study 12 CE Hour Advanced Geriatric and Seniors Massage and Bodywork
PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS NONREFUNDABLE, TIME-SENSITIVE COURSE UNLESS YOU ARE READY TO COMPLETE IT WITHIN 2-WEEKS OF PURCHASE. This course must be completed within 14-days of purchase, before it expires and your account is subsequently deactivated. Course access time starts from the minute of purchase. Please do not wait until the last couple of days to start or complete training, because no training extensions are available for any reason, including tech issues.
It is recommended to take this computer based training on an updated desktop computer or laptop. This training is provided via prerecorded video, with printed handouts that can be downloaded, as well as quiz(es) plus a course survey, to meet board requirements to issue CE credit. You can learn more about taking our self-paced home study training by watching this quick start video:
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This course is approved by NCBTMB, FL, SC, GA & TN boards of massage and all states that accept NCBTMB hours. If you are taking this for CE credit and unsure if this course meets your CE requirements, please check with your own board to ensure you will receive the credit you need PRIOR TO registering or paying.
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12 CE Hour Advanced Geriatrics and Seniors Massage and Bodywork Class Includes all Aging Theory & Science Presentation provided in our 6 hour geriatric training (listed below), plus extensive hands-on, evidence-based routines of massage and bodywork techniques that can be applied to seniors for therapeutic benefit. These include abdominal massage for constipation, full body skin moisturizing, hand massage techniques and much more! Your geriatric science presentation includes:
- Geriatric Changes in Muscle
- Organ, Gland & Tissue Changes
- Bone & Osteoporosis Conditions
- Arthritic Conditions (covers: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout plus Heberden & Bouchard's Nodes)
- The Top 3 Deteriorations of the Human Spine (Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis & Disc Degeneration)
- Joint Deterioration & Replacement (covers cemented and uncemented prosthesis)
- Skin Conditions & Changes (includes: Age/Liver Spots, Seborrheic Keratosis & Shingles)
- Vision & Hearing Changes (includes: Glaucoma, Corneal Disease, Cataracts, Conjunctivitis, Dry Eyes, Floaters & Presbyopia)
- Falling & Balance Issues with Nervous & Cardiovascular Changes
- Cardiovascular Conditions & Considerations - Hormonal & Endocrine System Changes
- Dementia & Alzheimers
- Incontinence
- Communications for Geriatrics
- Elder Abuse
- Bodywork Modifications that can be made for Treatment
- Extensive Research About Bodywork for Geriatrics
- Health Care Proxy Info
- The 3 stages of geriatrics and how to accommodate each stage
- Instructor Demo and practice of geriatric massage with joint mobilitation
Students will also learn 2 different Sweet Sessions™ in this geriatric class. One Sweet Session™ is for client's who are terminal, and the 2nd Sweet Session™ is for clients who are simply living out their natural life. Sweet Sessions™ can be provided to the most "compromised" clients such as those who are contraindicated for "regular" massage or bodywork. A Sweet Session™ includes gentle massage, joint rotation, energy work plus muscle and bone tracing.
Students will also learn how to massage their Geriatric client on a massage table in supine and pronated positions, in a massage chair, in a wheelchair and more. Students will walk away from this class with multiple hands-on routines to work with a larger variety of geriatric clients.
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About Your Class Instructor: CE Institute LLC Founder & Instructor Selena Belisle wrote and teaches this course. When Selena does not teach it, Wendy Langen will be the instructor.
Wendy Langen PA-C, MCMSc, LMT, is a graduate of the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy. She has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1992. Wendy returned to the Sarasota school as a licensed graduate to teach Anatomy and Physiology in the 90’s.
Wendy went on to obtain a Master’s Degree in Clinical Medical Science from Barry University in 2000. Today, she is a licensed and nationally-certified physician assistant. Wendy currently holds a primary faculty position at the Barry University Physician Assistant Program, in addition to teaching CE Classes part-time at CE Institute LLC.
Wendy has an extensive medical, teaching and research background that surpasses most massage therapy instructors. She has worked in diagnostic medicine and has been repeatedly published in the medical community. You can view more about Wendy’s accolades by clicking HERE.
Wendy teaches the entire geriatric class program at CE Institute LLC. She was also instrumental in auditing and updating our geriatrics course and program. Wendy’s instruction of CE Institute classes include anatomy, sports massage, advanced massage techniques, trigger point therapy and other medical bodywork specialties.
When Wendy is not available, this class will be taught by Instructor Selena Belisle. You can view a more complete list of Selena’s accolades including her publications, training and experience by clicking HERE.
CE Institute LLC prides itself in providing the very best of instructors and educational experiences for our students. Sign-up today and prepare yourself for an incredible 5-star learning experience.