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Last modified: August 14, 2018

Therapeutic Massage-CE

Therapeutic Massage CEUs

Kishwaukee College in the summer is offering six, 3-hour classes and in the fall six, 2-hour classes that are taught by experts in the field of massage therapy for CEUs.

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Dates Classes Location Days Times Cost Course Code
SU18            
8/13/18 Massage for clients with shoulder pain or decreased range of movement Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 9:00am-12:00pm $30 CTH 707 1004
8/20/18 Light/Gentle Pressure techniques Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 9:00am-12:00pm $30 CTH 707 1005
8/20/18 Kinesiology Taping Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 1:00pm-4:00pm $30 CTH 707 1006
FA18            
9/10/18 Deep Pressure Massage to Low Back Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 1:00pm-4:00pm $30 CTH 707 3007
9/17/18 Deep Pressure Neck Massage Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 1:00pm-4:00pm $30 CTH 707 3008
9/24/18 Modify your techniques to save your hand Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 1:00pm-4:00pm $30 CTH 707 3009
10/1/18 Ethics for Massage Therapists Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 6:00pm-8:00pm $20 CTH 707 3003
10/8/18 Understanding Chronic Pain Pathologies Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 6:00pm-8:00pm $20 CTH 707 3004
10/15/18 Massage for clients with shoulder pain or decreased range of movement Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 1:00pm-4:00pm $30 CTH 707 3010
10/15/18 Ergonomic Science of Human Body Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 6:00pm-8:00pm $20 CTH 707 3001
10/22/18 Light/Gentle pressure techniques Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 1:00pm-4:00pm $30 CTH 707 3011
10/22/18 Self-Care Yoga Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 6:00pm-8:00pm $20 CTH 707 3002
10/29/18 Using Knowledge of the Nervous System to Improve Your Practice Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 6:00pm-8:00pm $20 CTH 707 3005
11/5/18 Kinesiology taping Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 1:00pm-4:00pm $30 CTH 707 3012
11/5/18 Clinical Framework:Pressure, Site, Position Kishwaukee College-B1244 M 6:00pm-8:00pm $20 CTH 707 3006

For more information, contact Melissa Gallagher, Coordinator of Short Term Training at 815-825-9466 or at mgallagher1@kish.edu.

Kishwaukee College also offers ONLINE, Continuing Education classes for Massage Therapists (approved for CEUs by NCBTMB) Topics include: Certificates in Pain Assessment/Management, Complementary/Integrative Health, Meditation, Energy Medicine, Holistic/Integrative Health, Stress Management, Healthy Environments for Body, Mind & Spirit, Legal/Ethical Issues in Healthcare (www.ed2go.com/kishc)

MBLEx Prep Class

Dates Classes Location Days Time Cost Codes
8/13/18 MBLEX Prep Kishwaukee College-B1244 Monday 1:00pm-4:00pm $130 CTR 701 3001

This is a review course and preparation for Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) for the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. 

MBLEx Prep Class Overview

  • Learn the format and main areas of focus of the MBLEx
  • Use in-class self-assessment to determine areas you need to target
  • Get tips and techniques for reading and analyzing questions
  • Participate in discussions about specific content covered by the test
  • Gain access to study questions, learning games, memory tools and other resources

Instructor: Julie Gavin-Freeman, LMT, BCTMB, I-AYT is a highly trained instructor and practitioner with strong clinical abilities and a successful career in massage therapy, educational institutions, and medical facilities.  As a Professional Anatomist, Julie has taught in a variety of educational settings for over 15 years covering all topics including but not limited to anatomy, physiology, pathology, ethics, business practices, documentation, medical terminology, and massage application.  She has co- authored published research articles, papers and presentations and written curriculums/course work. Julie's educational mission is to focus on scientific material utilizing a combination of information sharing, antidotal teaching and dialectical methods to facilitate critical thinking and efficacy.

For more information, contact Melissa Gallagher, Coordinator of Short Term Training at 815-825-9466 or at mgallagher1@kish.edu.