Massage for Hospice Patients
Tuition: $700
Schedule: Please pick your own “weekends” schedule. Suggested enrolling all day class, 6 hrs./day/2 days total.
Please let me know at least 30 days prior your chosen class schedule.
If you prefer taking the class on weekdays, please let me know at least 60 days prior your chosen class schedule.
Location: Healing Massage, LLC studio: 1070 Hwy 3 S Northfield, MN 55057
REGISTER: info@healingmassagebygam.com
Note:
- This course does not offer CEs credits or any other credits.
- Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Healing Massage, LLC at the end of the class if participants fulfill all the class goals and requirements.
- No need to be a massage therapist.
- Just bring your passion and good intention to help others to class.
Disability concerns:
Instructor is not qualified to offer Massage for Hospice Patients class to people with disabilities.
Course Description:
This class will certify you as a Hospice Massage Therapist, specialized in practicing massage for people with terminal illness or experiencing the end of life.
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Participants will be trained to understand nature of most type of chronic conditions and demonstrate application of massage / comfort touch therapy to the person.
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They will also learn to observe signs and symptoms of approaching death.
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They will be trained how to prepare themselves when facing difficulty situations.
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They will also learn precautions and what to do and not to do.
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They will be familiar with hospice patient’s information form and practice writing hospice reports.
- The class will motivate all participants to think, share their thoughts and practice solving problems throughout the course.
By the end of the class, participants should be confident in delivering a massage/comfort touch therapy to people experiencing the end of life.