CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Dexterity Professional Development Certificate Programs
A Dexterity PD Certificate Program consists of a series of e-courses that provide therapists with the opportunity to explore a topic in depth and lead to specialization in a given subject.
We have over 20 Certificate Programs that cover complementary modalities and specific conditions. Completing a Dexterity PD Certificate Program can expand your massage therapy practice and demonstrates commitment to developing subject matter expertise.
Dexterity Professional Development Certificate Programs
A Dexterity PD Certificate Program consists of a series of e-courses that provide therapists with the opportunity to explore a topic in depth and lead to specialization in a given subject.
We have over 20 Certificate Programs that cover complementary modalities and specific conditions. Completing a Dexterity PD Certificate Program can expand your massage therapy practice and demonstrates commitment to developing subject matter expertise.
Dexterity PD Certificate Programs
We regularly add new programs so keep checking back!
Dexterity PD Certificate Programs
We regularly add new programs so keep checking back!
Advanced Home Care Self-Myofascial Release (SMFR) – Certificate Program
Learn how to apply self-myofascial release (SMFR) safely and effectively to the whole body using a range of tools. Also learn how to teach this skill-set to your patients, thereby increasing patient function, satisfaction, and retention.
Advanced Home Care Self-Myofascial Release (SMFR) – Certificate Program
Learn how to apply self-myofascial release (SMFR) safely and effectively to the whole body using a range of tools. Also learn how to teach this skill-set to your patients, thereby increasing patient function, satisfaction, and retention.
Advanced Home Care Self-Myofascial Release (SMFR) – Certificate Program
Learn how to apply self-myofascial release (SMFR) safely and effectively to the whole body using a range of tools. Also learn how to teach this skill-set to your patients, thereby increasing patient function, satisfaction, and retention.
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the scientific and biological principles underlying various aromatherapy applications. Learn how to safely integrate oils into treatment, how to conduct a patch test, and how to create a unique and satisfying aromatherapy blend. After completing the Certificate Program, you will be able to integrate aromatherapy applications into treatments for various conditions.
Business Basics: Building a Successful Patient-Focused Practice – Certificate Program
Delve into our detailed road map for starting your own practice. Learn the essentials of starting your own business, including logistical hurdles, such as tax implications, licensing requirements, and banking. Explore how to build your physical practice, and discover how to grow your business through developing marketing and business plans.
Business Basics: Building a Successful Patient-Focused Practice – Certificate Program
Delve into our detailed road map for starting your own practice. Learn the essentials of starting your own business, including logistical hurdles, such as tax implications, licensing requirements, and banking. Explore how to build your physical practice, and discover how to grow your business through developing marketing and business plans.
Business Basics: Building a Successful Patient-Focused Practice – Certificate Program
Delve into our detailed road map for starting your own practice. Learn the essentials of starting your own business, including logistical hurdles, such as tax implications, licensing requirements, and banking. Explore how to build your physical practice, and discover how to grow your business through developing marketing and business plans.
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the scientific and biological principles underlying various aromatherapy applications. Learn how to safely integrate oils into treatment, how to conduct a patch test, and how to create a unique and satisfying aromatherapy blend. After completing the Certificate Program, you will be able to integrate aromatherapy applications into treatments for various conditions.
Aromatherapy for Manual Therapists: Understanding Essential Oils – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the scientific and biological principles underlying various aromatherapy applications. Learn how to safely integrate oils into treatment, how to conduct a patch test, and how to create a unique and satisfying aromatherapy blend. After completing the Certificate Program, you will be able to integrate aromatherapy applications into treatments for various conditions.
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk & Lower Limb – Certificate Program
Understand how to conduct a safe and comprehensive clinical assessment of the trunk and lower limb with detailed instruction on how to examine posture, range of motion, and special orthopedic tests to rule in/out common conditions in these areas. Completion of this Certificate Program will enhance your ability to identify conditions and symptom presentation and provide more effective treatment to your patients.
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk & Lower Limb – Certificate Program
Understand how to conduct a safe and comprehensive clinical assessment of the trunk and lower limb with detailed instruction on how to examine posture, range of motion, and special orthopedic tests to rule in/out common conditions in these areas. Completion of this Certificate Program will enhance your ability to identify conditions and symptom presentation and provide more effective treatment to your patients.
Clinical Assessment of the Trunk & Lower Limb – Certificate Program
Understand how to conduct a safe and comprehensive clinical assessment of the trunk and lower limb with detailed instruction on how to examine posture, range of motion, and special orthopedic tests to rule in/out common conditions in these areas. Completion of this Certificate Program will enhance your ability to identify conditions and symptom presentation and provide more effective treatment to your patients.
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body – Certificate Program
Explore how to perform a safe and thorough clinical assessment of the jaw, neck, and upper limb with detailed instruction on how to examine posture, range of motion, and special orthopedic tests to rule in/out common conditions in these areas. Completion of this Certificate Program will improve your ability to form an accurate clinical impression and enhance your treatment skills.
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body – Certificate Program
Explore how to perform a safe and thorough clinical assessment of the jaw, neck, and upper limb with detailed instruction on how to examine posture, range of motion, and special orthopedic tests to rule in/out common conditions in these areas. Completion of this Certificate Program will improve your ability to form an accurate clinical impression and enhance your treatment skills.
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body – Certificate Program
Explore how to perform a safe and thorough clinical assessment of the jaw, neck, and upper limb with detailed instruction on how to examine posture, range of motion, and special orthopedic tests to rule in/out common conditions in these areas. Completion of this Certificate Program will improve your ability to form an accurate clinical impression and enhance your treatment skills.
Compression Syndromes: Understanding, Assessing & Treating Compression Syndromes – Certificate Program
Gain advanced knowledge essential for providing the most effective patient-focused care when addressing a compression syndrome. Completion of the Certificate Program will enable you to strengthen your treatment skills by improving your knowledge of the associated physiology, signs, and symptoms of compression syndromes, and develop detailed treatment plans.
Compression Syndromes: Understanding, Assessing & Treating Compression Syndromes – Certificate Program
Gain advanced knowledge essential for providing the most effective patient-focused care when addressing a compression syndrome. Completion of the Certificate Program will enable you to strengthen your treatment skills by improving your knowledge of the associated physiology, signs, and symptoms of compression syndromes, and develop detailed treatment plans.
Compression Syndromes: Understanding, Assessing & Treating Compression Syndromes – Certificate Program
Gain advanced knowledge essential for providing the most effective patient-focused care when addressing a compression syndrome. Completion of the Certificate Program will enable you to strengthen your treatment skills by improving your knowledge of the associated physiology, signs, and symptoms of compression syndromes, and develop detailed treatment plans.
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton – Certificate Program
This Certificate Program consists of a series of gross anatomy courses that focus on the components of the axial skeleton. Completion of the Certificate Program will enable the manual therapist to strengthen their treatment skills by improving their knowledge of the musculoskeletal structures and functions of the axial skeleton.
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton – Certificate Program
This Certificate Program consists of a series of gross anatomy courses that focus on the components of the axial skeleton. Completion of the Certificate Program will enable the manual therapist to strengthen their treatment skills by improving their knowledge of the musculoskeletal structures and functions of the axial skeleton.
Gross Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton – Certificate Program
This Certificate Program consists of a series of gross anatomy courses that focus on the components of the axial skeleton. Completion of the Certificate Program will enable the manual therapist to strengthen their treatment skills by improving their knowledge of the musculoskeletal structures and functions of the axial skeleton.
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb – Certificate Program
This Certificate Program consists of a series of gross anatomy courses that focus on the components of the lower limb. Completion of the Certificate Program will enable the manual therapist to strengthen their treatment skills by improving their knowledge of the musculoskeletal structures and functions of the lower limb.
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb – Certificate Program
This Certificate Program consists of a series of gross anatomy courses that focus on the components of the lower limb. Completion of the Certificate Program will enable the manual therapist to strengthen their treatment skills by improving their knowledge of the musculoskeletal structures and functions of the lower limb.
Gross Anatomy of the Lower Limb – Certificate Program
This Certificate Program consists of a series of gross anatomy courses that focus on the components of the lower limb. Completion of the Certificate Program will enable the manual therapist to strengthen their treatment skills by improving their knowledge of the musculoskeletal structures and functions of the lower limb.
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy – Certificate Program
Enhance your understanding of assessment protocol, treatment considerations, and modifications when implementing meditation. Offering meditation as an adjunct to treatment can enhance the benefits of manual therapy and increase the value of your services.
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy – Certificate Program
Enhance your understanding of assessment protocol, treatment considerations, and modifications when implementing meditation. Offering meditation as an adjunct to treatment can enhance the benefits of manual therapy and increase the value of your services.
Integrating Meditation & Manual Therapy – Certificate Program
Enhance your understanding of assessment protocol, treatment considerations, and modifications when implementing meditation. Offering meditation as an adjunct to treatment can enhance the benefits of manual therapy and increase the value of your services.
Palliative Care: Understanding & Delivering Palliative Care Treatment – Certificate Program
Dexterity PD’s Certificate Program equips you to confidently and compassionately treat palliative patients. Discover important treatment considerations and modifications and explore appropriate techniques to use when treating this population.
Palliative Care: Understanding & Delivering Palliative Care Treatment – Certificate Program
Dexterity PD’s Certificate Program equips you to confidently and compassionately treat palliative patients. Discover important treatment considerations and modifications and explore appropriate techniques to use when treating this population.
Palliative Care: Understanding & Delivering Palliative Care Treatment – Certificate Program
Dexterity PD’s Certificate Program equips you to confidently and compassionately treat palliative patients. Discover important treatment considerations and modifications and explore appropriate techniques to use when treating this population.
Pregnancy: Understanding & Delivering Pregnancy Massage – Certificate Program
Created in Collaboration with Trimesters: Massage Therapy Education, this Certificate Program enables you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs of your pregnant client and how to provide safe and effective treatment.
Pregnancy: Understanding & Delivering Pregnancy Massage – Certificate Program
Created in Collaboration with Trimesters: Massage Therapy Education, this Certificate Program enables you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs of your pregnant client and how to provide safe and effective treatment.
Pregnancy: Understanding & Delivering Pregnancy Massage – Certificate Program
Created in Collaboration with Trimesters: Massage Therapy Education, this Certificate Program enables you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs of your pregnant client and how to provide safe and effective treatment.
Sport Massage: Treating the Athlete: Understanding & Delivering Sport Massage – Certificate Program
Dexterity Professional Development and the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA) have worked in collaboration to develop a suite of sport massage e-courses. The combined content of all 4 courses is equivalent to the 1-day CSMTA certification. Dexterity PD’s Certificate Program prepares participants with the knowledge and practical techniques for providing sport massage on-site before, during, and after an athletic event.
Sport Massage: Treating the Athlete: Understanding & Delivering Sport Massage – Certificate Program
Dexterity Professional Development and the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA) have worked in collaboration to develop a suite of sport massage e-courses. The combined content of all 4 courses is equivalent to the 1-day CSMTA certification. Dexterity PD’s Certificate Program prepares participants with the knowledge and practical techniques for providing sport massage on-site before, during, and after an athletic event.
Sport Massage: Treating the Athlete: Understanding & Delivering Sport Massage – Certificate Program
Dexterity Professional Development and the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA) have worked in collaboration to develop a suite of sport massage e-courses. The combined content of all 4 courses is equivalent to the 1-day CSMTA certification. Dexterity PD’s Certificate Program prepares participants with the knowledge and practical techniques for providing sport massage on-site before, during, and after an athletic event.
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions – Certificate Program
Achieve a thorough understanding of the theory behind the three most common musculoskeletal conditions in the region: hyperkyphosis, hyperlordosis, and scoliosis. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions – Certificate Program
Achieve a thorough understanding of the theory behind the three most common musculoskeletal conditions in the region: hyperkyphosis, hyperlordosis, and scoliosis. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Back & Core Conditions – Certificate Program
Achieve a thorough understanding of the theory behind the three most common musculoskeletal conditions in the region: hyperkyphosis, hyperlordosis, and scoliosis. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical Spine Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the cervical spine region with this Certificate Program. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical Spine Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the cervical spine region with this Certificate Program. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Cervical Spine Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the cervical spine region with this Certificate Program. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the lower limb. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis – Certificate Program
Develop an understanding of the signs, symptom picture, and impacts of osteoarthritis on the body. Discover how therapeutic exercise can help rehabilitate and remediate osteoarthritis. Learn how to perform mobility, strengthening, and stretching exercises for each region of the body where osteoarthritis commonly occurs.
Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis – Certificate Program
Develop an understanding of the signs, symptom picture, and impacts of osteoarthritis on the body. Discover how therapeutic exercise can help rehabilitate and remediate osteoarthritis. Learn how to perform mobility, strengthening, and stretching exercises for each region of the body where osteoarthritis commonly occurs.
Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis – Certificate Program
Develop an understanding of the signs, symptom picture, and impacts of osteoarthritis on the body. Discover how therapeutic exercise can help rehabilitate and remediate osteoarthritis. Learn how to perform mobility, strengthening, and stretching exercises for each region of the body where osteoarthritis commonly occurs.
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the lower limb. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Lower Limb Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the lower limb. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Pelvic Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the pelvic region. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Pelvic Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the pelvic region. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Pelvic Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the pelvic region. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Upper Limb Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the upper limb. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Upper Limb Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the upper limb. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Therapeutic Exercise: Upper Limb Conditions – Certificate Program
Gain a thorough understanding of the theory behind common musculoskeletal conditions that occur in the upper limb. Learn common therapeutic exercises that are used for each condition and gain the ability to teach these exercises to your patients so that they can perform them as home care. This will increase patient function, satisfaction and retention.
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health – Certificate Program
Learn how to create a safe practice environment. With this Certificate Program, discover what it means to be trauma-informed and learn about the impacts and manifestations of trauma. Understand essential boundaries and various treatment approaches to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health – Certificate Program
Learn how to create a safe practice environment. With this Certificate Program, discover what it means to be trauma-informed and learn about the impacts and manifestations of trauma. Understand essential boundaries and various treatment approaches to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
Understanding the Patient: Trauma & Mental Health – Certificate Program
Learn how to create a safe practice environment. With this Certificate Program, discover what it means to be trauma-informed and learn about the impacts and manifestations of trauma. Understand essential boundaries and various treatment approaches to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
Understanding & Delivering Reflexology – Certificate Program
Reflexology is a therapeutic method of treatment that focuses on pressure points in the feet, hands, and body that help to promote circulation, balance hormones, enhance immunity, and boost health and homeostasis in the body. With this Certificate Program, learn to integrate the gentle hands-on techniques associated with reflexology into your practice to promote health and relaxation.
Understanding & Delivering Reflexology – Certificate Program
Reflexology is a therapeutic method of treatment that focuses on pressure points in the feet, hands, and body that help to promote circulation, balance hormones, enhance immunity, and boost health and homeostasis in the body. With this Certificate Program, learn to integrate the gentle hands-on techniques associated with reflexology into your practice to promote health and relaxation.
Understanding & Delivering Reflexology – Certificate Program
Reflexology is a therapeutic method of treatment that focuses on pressure points in the feet, hands, and body that help to promote circulation, balance hormones, enhance immunity, and boost health and homeostasis in the body. With this Certificate Program, learn to integrate the gentle hands-on techniques associated with reflexology into your practice to promote health and relaxation.
Understanding & Delivering Taping & Support – Certificate Program
Athletic taping is a popular modality that is used to aid in supporting and augmenting the functionality of a joint or muscle group. This Certificate Program consists of a series of courses that focus on key components of integrating taping and support into a manual therapy treatment. Learn how to apply taping and support for various conditions and relevant treatment considerations.
Understanding & Delivering Taping & Support – Certificate Program
Athletic taping is a popular modality that is used to aid in supporting and augmenting the functionality of a joint or muscle group. This Certificate Program consists of a series of courses that focus on key components of integrating taping and support into a manual therapy treatment. Learn how to apply taping and support for various conditions and relevant treatment considerations.
Understanding & Delivering Taping & Support – Certificate Program
Athletic taping is a popular modality that is used to aid in supporting and augmenting the functionality of a joint or muscle group. This Certificate Program consists of a series of courses that focus on key components of integrating taping and support into a manual therapy treatment. Learn how to apply taping and support for various conditions and relevant treatment considerations.
Understanding & Delivering Therapeutic Temperature Applications: Hydrotherapy, Cryotherapy & Thermotherapy – Certificate Program
This Certificate Program provides you with a thorough understanding of the scientific and biological principles underlying various hydrotherapy applications. Learn how to safely apply each type of application with step-by-step instructions, and explore various tools and techniques. Upon completion of this program, you will be equipped on how to integrate local and whole-body heat and cold applications, contrast applications, mechanical, neutral and chemical applications into your practice.
Understanding & Delivering Therapeutic Temperature Applications: Hydrotherapy, Cryotherapy & Thermotherapy – Certificate Program
This Certificate Program provides you with a thorough understanding of the scientific and biological principles underlying various hydrotherapy applications. Learn how to safely apply each type of application with step-by-step instructions, and explore various tools and techniques. Upon completion of this program, you will be equipped on how to integrate local and whole-body heat and cold applications, contrast applications, mechanical, neutral and chemical applications into your practice.
Understanding & Delivering Therapeutic Temperature Applications: Hydrotherapy, Cryotherapy & Thermotherapy – Certificate Program
This Certificate Program provides you with a thorough understanding of the scientific and biological principles underlying various hydrotherapy applications. Learn how to safely apply each type of application with step-by-step instructions, and explore various tools and techniques. Upon completion of this program, you will be equipped on how to integrate local and whole-body heat and cold applications, contrast applications, mechanical, neutral and chemical applications into your practice.
