Self-paced Online Home Study Intro to Geriatric Massage

Course overview

This brief 3 CE Hour Intro to Geriatric Massage class includes information about the aging process of geriatric skin, muscle, hair and bone, which is also known as senescence. Training will review: Geriatric Changes in Muscle and Hair 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 There will also be a 10-minute instructor demonstration on how to provide a pronated geriatric skin moisturing back massage. For more complete training to provide geriatric massage and bodywork, please click HERE to view/register for our Self-paced Online Home Study 12 CE Hour Advanced Geriatric and Seniors Massage and Bodywork.