Covid-19 Advanced Practitioner Training
In light of the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our communities, the Heart Touch team has pulled together key information from our partners and task forces in a single training to support your planning for a safe reopening of your massage therapy practice. This training covers everything from stringent COVID-19 sanitation and safety protocols to preparing your workspace and screening clients to ensure a safe return for all.
Training Benefits
Heart Touch, in collaboration with its partners, has produced the COVID-19 Advanced Practitioner Training for Heart Touch providers to ensure a safe return for all. The one-day training will have a four hour session online and a four hour session in person. The COVID-19 Advanced Practitioner Training for Heart Touch will include education on:
Training Course Content
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How the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 spreads.
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Steps to take to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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Requirements from the California Department of Public Health.
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Recommendations from the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards.
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Resources for PPE purchases, sanitizers, and more information.
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PPE and universal precautions
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Caregiver Stress /Burnout/Compassion Fatigue
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Co-morbidities resulting from this type of stress
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Personal Safety Precautions
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Setting up safe physical space to work in hospital (with hospital assistance)
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Self care
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Reflective listening in trauma situations
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Working with trauma survivors
Training Requirements
In order to take this program, you will need to be a certified massage therapist or be in school working towards this certification.
Training Schedule
Online 2-4 hours.
Training Cost
The Infant Massages For Healthcare Professionals training program is customized for each hospital/provider site so fees will vary according to participant size and the distance facilitators must travel.