Massage for Medically Fragile
Infants and Children

Course Description

This two-day course prepares certified massage therapists and licensed medical personnel to volunteer at one of our three partner hospitals or with our partner pediatric hospice. Using demonstrations, experiential exercises, lectures and group sharing, participants explore issues in working with pediatric patients and are introduced to the demands of working in a hospital environment.

For more information on becoming a Heart Touch Children’s Program volunteer, click here.

Course Prerequisite

The Heart Touch Training in Compassionate Touch

Course Content

Massage Considerations for Medically Fragile Infants, Children and Adolescents
Development Care Considerations
Tailoring Massage Techniques to Pediatric Populations
Patient Assessment and Communication Skills
Identifying and Navigating Hospital Equipment
Positioning for Wheelchair and Bed-bound Patients
Boundary Concerns
Infection Control Procedures
Hospice for Infants and Children

Participant Benefits

Heart Touch Training Manual
Certificate of Completion
Sixteen continuing education hours awarded by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and by the California Board of Registered Nursing

Schedule

8:30 on Saturday—registration opens
9:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday

Fee

There is a $75.00 fee for those who become a Children’s Program volunteer at one of our partner hospitals. For all others, the fee is $250.00. The fee is due with the application.

Location

The training is held at the offices of The Heart Touch Project,
3400 Airport Avenue, Suite 42, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Click here for the application.

Click here for course calendar.

For more information, call Jennifer at 310-391-2558 or send an email to jennifer[at]hearttouch.org.