Learn the fundamentals of providing massage therapy to adult patients in a hospital setting. This 17-hour continuing education course introduces massage therapists to hospital-based massage, indications and contraindications, positioning, pressure and site adjustments, infection control, medications, medical procedures, and hospital equipment.
The course also explores referrals and medical orders, client intake and documentation, aromatherapy massage in healthcare, and considerations for providing massage to patients nearing the end of life.
In this course, you will learn:
- The fundamentals of hospital-based massage therapy
- Important considerations when working with adult hospital patients
- Indications, contraindications, and safety considerations
- Appropriate pressure, positioning, and treatment site adjustments
- Infection control practices in a hospital environment
- Common medications and how they may affect massage considerations
- Medical procedures and equipment commonly encountered in hospitals
- Referrals, medical orders, and information to gather before a massage session
- Aromatherapy massage considerations in healthcare settings
- Massage considerations for patients nearing the end of life
- Client intake, documentation, and sample forms
Why take this course?
Providing massage therapy in a hospital requires therapists to adapt their approach to the patient's condition, medical treatment, environment, and equipment. Understanding these considerations can help massage therapists make informed decisions and provide appropriate care within a hospital setting.
This comprehensive 17-hour course provides a strong foundation in hospital-based massage, covering clinical considerations, safety, positioning, medications, procedures, documentation, and professional communication. It is a valuable option for massage therapists interested in expanding their knowledge of massage therapy in healthcare environments.
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our massage online continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
The amount of important information about working in a hospital setting was so helpful to my practice. Highly recommend! - Jenny S.
Great pricing, easy to take, and met my needs. - Phoebe L.
Wonderful course teaching about adult hospital patients. Sherranda G., LMT
Very easy to study and take. I learned so much. - Jerry F., LMT
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