Infant Massage Training for
Medical Staff
Course Description
This course is designed to provide nurses and other Neonatal Intensive Care Unit staff with the skills required to provide mindful, caring touch and basic massage to infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Using demonstrations, experiential exercises, lectures and group sharing, participants learn a mindful, compassionate approach to caring touch in working with these fragile newborns.
The course is taught by Heart Touch facilitators who supply all demonstration models, instructional supplies and materials.
Course Prerequisite
Current employment as a medical caregiver in a hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Course Content
- Mindful Approach to Working with Medically Fragile Infants
- Infant Massage Protocol
- Massage Techniques Adapted for NICU Infants
- Communication Skills
Participant Benefits
- Heart Touch Training Manual
- Certificate of Completion
- Four continuing education hours awarded by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Schedule
- 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Hosting Requirements
The training is held at the host medical facility, which agrees to provide a room with tables, chairs and a white board. A minimum of ten participants is required.
Fee
The fee for the training is $500.00, but may increase based on facilitator travel and associated costs.
For more information, call Jennifer at 310-391-2558 or send an email to jennifer[at]hearttouch.org.
