Hospice Massage
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 3 day training is designed to prepare massage therapists to work in all hospice settings. It will provide the tools necessary to work safely, effectively and compassionately with patients at the end of life. Upon completion of this course, you will feel prepared and confident to do this amazing work.
Through a combination of lecture, discussion, group activities and hands-on practice, you will learn:
Prerequisites:
Graduation from 500 hour professional massage therapy program or equivalent.
Please contact Susan Coffey with eligibility concerns.
After registration you will receive an email with schedule and list of supplies to bring.
CE CREDITS
24 NCBTMB CEs
COST
$699.99
DATES, TIMES & LOCATION
September 27-29. 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Bancroft School of Massage Therapy
333 Shrewbury Street
Worcester, MA
REGISTER
https://bancroftsmt.com/events/hospice-massage/
This 3 day training is designed to prepare massage therapists to work in all hospice settings. It will provide the tools necessary to work safely, effectively and compassionately with patients at the end of life. Upon completion of this course, you will feel prepared and confident to do this amazing work.
Through a combination of lecture, discussion, group activities and hands-on practice, you will learn:
- the history and philosophy of Hospice
- the benefits, indications and contraindications for the most common pathologies experienced by patients in Hospice care
- modifications necessary to safely and effectively massage in various hospice settings (home, hospital, nursing homes)
- the emotional intelligence needed to work with hospice patients
- to enhance your ability to be present and offer comfort
- to develop self-care techniques to prevent burn-out
- to assess changing symptoms and create a treatment plan based on those changes
- to communicate effectively with patients, family, caregivers and the treatment team
- to practice these skills in a mock clinic setting
Prerequisites:
Graduation from 500 hour professional massage therapy program or equivalent.
Please contact Susan Coffey with eligibility concerns.
After registration you will receive an email with schedule and list of supplies to bring.
CE CREDITS
24 NCBTMB CEs
COST
$699.99
DATES, TIMES & LOCATION
September 27-29. 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Bancroft School of Massage Therapy
333 Shrewbury Street
Worcester, MA
REGISTER
https://bancroftsmt.com/events/hospice-massage/
Thank you for your interest in The Bodywork Education Project.
We look forward to bringing you a first rate educational experience.
Please feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
