NCBTMB Approved Continuing Education Courses for Massage Therapists

The 2010 Continuing Education Program begins January 23rd. Here are the programs we have lined up for you this year. Please check back as additional courses may still be added.

Better Body Mechanics = Better Massage: a self-care Program to improve body mechanics and prevent work related injuries (based on Yoga Therapy); Instructor: Cher Hunter January 23, 2010; 6 CE hours $59

Treating Frozen Shoulder, an Orthopedic Approach; Instructor, Samuel Blechman Jan 24, 2010; 8 CE hours $150 ($100 Early Reg)

Massage for Athletes and Everyone Else; Instructor, Samuel Blechman February 20-21, 2010; 16 CE hours, $300 ($210 Early Registration)

SomaCentric Dialoguing Part 1; Julie McKay;18 CE credits;$260; February 26 - 28, 2010;

Seated Thai Massage; Instructor: Cher Hunter March 13, 2010; 6 CE hours, $89

Orthopedic Massage: Upper Body: Neck, Shoulder, arm & torso; Instructor: Samuel Blechman March 6 & 7, 2010; 16 CE hours, $300 (Early Registration $210)

Direct Muscle Release Technique; Instructor: Michael Houstle March 21 - 22, 2010; 14 CE hours $170

Improve Your Body Mechanics and Self-Care with the Feldenkrais® Method of Awareness Through Movement; Instructor: Peggi Honig April 10, 2010; 4 CE hours, $49

SomaCentric Dialoguing Part 1; Julie McKay;18 CE credits;$260;April 16-18, 2010

Introduction to TRAGER® Approach; Instructor: Robert Clark April 25, 2010; 7 CE hours, $125

Orthopedic Massage - Treating Lower Leg and Ankle; Instructor: Samuel Blechman April 25, 2010; 8 CE hours, $150 (Early Registration $100)

Maryland State Requirements

Ethics and Law for the Massage Therapist; Instructor: Jean Wible May 1, 2010; 3 CE Hours, $60

HIV/AIDS Infection Control for Massage Therapists; Instructor: Jean Wible May 1, 2010; 3 CE Hours, $60

Movement and Re-patterning for the Upper Body; Instructor: Shannon Mitchell May 15, 2010; 7 CE Hours, $95

Authentic Traditional Thai Massage; Instructor: Cher Hunter June 5, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31; 48 CE hours, $480 plus text book

Bodywork for the Dying; Instructor: Jean Wible June 12, 2010; 8 CE hours, $200

Orthopedic Massage - Lower Back, Pelvis and Legs; Instructor: Samuel Blechman June 12 - 13, 2010; 16 CE hours, $300 (Early Registration $210)

Creating an Evidence-Informed Practice; Instructor: Dr. Martha Menard June 19, 2010; 7 CE hours, $125

Conducting Practice-Based Research: Planning, Conducting, and Writing Case Reports and Case Series; Instructor: Dr. Martha Menard June 20, 2010; 7 CE credits $125

SomaCentric Dialoguing Part 2 Julie McKay;18 CE credits;$260; July 9-10, 2010;

Healing Touch Level 1; Instructor: Nancy Lester August 21 - 22, 2010; 16 CE hours, $333

Nurturing the Mother, Pregnancy Massage; Instructor: Claire Marie Miller August 27-29 2010; 24 CE hours; $560

Maryland State Requirements

Ethics and Law for the Massage Therapist; Instructor: Jean Wible Sept 11, 2010; 3 CE Hours, $60

HIV/AIDS Infection Control for Massage Therapists; Instructor: Jean Wible Sept 11, 2010; 3 CE Hours, $60

Maryland State Requirements

Ethics and Law for the Massage Therapist; Instructor: Jean Wible Oct 9, 2010; 3 CE Hours, $60

HIV/AIDS Infection Control for Massage Therapists; Instructor: Jean Wible Oct 9, 2010; 3 CE Hours, $60

More details are available at http://www.ccbcmassagetherapy.com/NCBTMBContinuingEd.html

Pathology Course for Massage Therapists

Every massage therapist encounters clients with various pathologies. Now you can enhance your knowledge through a 3 credit college course, MASS 222, Pathology for Massage Therapists which concentrates on recognition, assessment and treatment of common musculoskeletal pathologies.

This course covers assessment and identification of dysfunctions, creation of specific treatment plans, and ways that massage therapy affects both the diseases themselves and their consequences.

While this course is an integral requirement of the CCBC Massage Therapy degree program, currently practicing massage thereapists (both RMP and LMT) may enroll in this course individually, with permission of the program director.

If you are already a practicing RMP or LMT and are interesting in Studying Pathology for Massage Therapists for professional enrichment, call the program director at 443-840-1431.

Congratulations Massage Therapy Graduates!

Congratulations to the 2009 graduates of The Community College of Baltimore County's Massage Therapy Program. Graduates will receive an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Massage Therapy. A celebration was held on December 17th where the received Massage Therapy pins and a gift from their faculty along with their Massage Therapy Program completion certificates. Following the formal program family and friends enjoyed a bounty of wonderful food and refreshments as they joined in the celebration.

Graduates will continue their studies in the coming weeks as they prepare for their National Certification Exam, a prerequisite for applying to become a Licensed Massage Therapist in Maryland. CCBC Massage Therapy department will host a free NCE Review Course on January 9th and 10th for graduates, and the CCBC Massage Therapy Foundation is funding the $225 NCE Exam fee.

Congratulations on your accomplishment, and wishing you continued success!