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“The material is laid out wonderfully and the instructional booklets are very easy to read with very good illustrations.”

- J. Garrett, LMT

7 Valuable Advantages for you!

  • 1) Learn at home, so you don't lose valuable time or incur travel expenses.
  • 2) Affordable tuition includes everything you need: course materials, test and Certificate.
  • 3) You can earn CE hours accepted by the NCBTMB, AMTA, ABMP and Florida and Louisiana, as well as most other state massage licensure boards.
  • 4) State-of-the-art video presentations provide close-up demonstrations you can watch, practice and easily review.
  • 5) Get Results Instantly - Take advantage of the Institute's online study options, test online and get your Certificate instantly.
  • 6) With over 72,000 enrollments since 1996, you can trust and depend on the Institute to help you, too.
  • 7) We offer a 90-day, risk-free money-back guarantee!

Advanced Anatomy and Pathology

Massage CE Program

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Explore the various systems of the body while examining common conditions and illnesses so you can then more effectively help your clients. Knowledge of pathology helps you as a bodywork professional, to know when massage is contraindicated and when to refer your clients to another health care provider.

Through this video- and text-based course, you will be able to familiarize yourself with the common conditions and illnesses you may encounter.

Musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, endocrine and digestive system disorders are investigated. Some of the afflictions discussed in the course include: fibromyalgia syndrome, spasms and cramps, strains and sprains, joint disorders, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated disc, thoracic outlet syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, headaches and seizure disorders, heart conditions, and bronchitis.

Materials

  • DVD - 74 minutes
  • Text - 672 pages
  • Workbook with multiple choice test - if you prefer to test online please select the "online test" option
  • Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the "online test" option

Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.

Testimonials

The information was easy to comprehend and well organized. I will definitely use your service to renew my license in the future. Thank you for providing a great home study.

-J. Dupoux, LMT

Wow! This is the best CE class I have ever taken! I really thought I knew my anatomy well, and I did, but I had a very poor understanding of pathologies. I have the Merck manual and it doesn’t begin to illuminate the massage relevance as your text does. I will always refer to this book, and I thank you, thank you, thank you for this reference guide. I couldn’t tell you enough positive!

- L. Vick, LMT

Credits / Tuition

CE Hours: 18

Tuition: $215

Approvals

The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.

Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.

For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.

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DVD materials with Online Test

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Contents: 1 Video (DVD), 1 text; plus online multiple-choice test
$215
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DVD materials with non-online (mail) test Contents: 1 Video (DVD), 1 text; plus workbook with multiple-choice test
$215
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