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Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body

Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body

Enhance your skills with this in-depth online certificate program for massage therapists focused on clinical assessment of the TMJ, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.

Learn to identify common pathologies through posture analysis, orthopedic testing, and range of motion evaluation. Designed for RMTs who want to improve client outcomes, treatment accuracy, and professional confidence—all while earning CEUs and saving 10%.

Language English
Duration 3 h
Instructor

Description

Advance your clinical precision. Improve client results. Boost your practice.

This online continuing education Certificate Program is designed for massage therapists who want to elevate their clinical assessment skills and increase their professional value. If you’re looking to stand out in a competitive field or help your clinic deliver better outcomes, this comprehensive training delivers the tools and knowledge you need to assess the upper body with confidence and accuracy.

Whether you're self-employed or managing a team, investing in clinical assessment training pays off. Therapists who can pinpoint the root of dysfunction are more efficient, reduce trial-and-error treatment time, and build stronger client trust, leading to better retention and increased referrals. Employers benefit from improved client satisfaction, stronger reputations, and more consistent treatment outcomes across their teams.

This certificate program dives deep into assessing the TMJ, cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, and wrist and hand. You'll learn how to recognize dysfunction, apply orthopedic testing, and develop a treatment strategy grounded in evidence-based practice. Gain the clinical edge you need to succeed.

Comprehensive Clinical Assessment Skills: Master orthopedic testing, postural analysis, and range of motion (ROM) evaluation for the TMJ, cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
Evidence-Informed Massage Therapy: Learn assessment techniques that align with clinical best practices and support evidence-informed treatment planning.
Targeted CEU Learning Path: Earn continuing education units (CEUs) while gaining advanced clinical assessment skills that directly enhance therapeutic effectiveness.
Professional Growth & Employer Value: Stand out in your practice or clinic with specialized assessment training that boosts treatment results and demonstrates clinical competency to employers.
Boost Client Outcomes & Retention: Accurate assessment leads to better treatment decisions, faster results, and higher client satisfaction—helping you retain clients and grow your practice.
Flexible Online Format with Immediate Application: Learn at your own pace with on-demand video lessons, downloadable resources, and practical skills you can apply right away in your massage therapy sessions.
Save 10% with the Certificate Program Bundle: Get complete upper body assessment training and save money—purchase the full certificate program as a bundle and enjoy 10% off the total price compared to buying each course individually.

View included courses to view outlines.

  • Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
  • Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
  • Kimberly Kent, RMT
  • Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
  • Maria Naccarato, BSc, RMT
  • Lisa Petrisor, B. PhE, BScPT
Purchase Certificate Program
Clinical Assessment of the Upper Body

CA$69.99

Program includes:
  • Clinical Assessment of the Neck & TMJ

    Enhance your clinical skills and confidence with this online massage therapy CEU course focused on assessing the neck and TMJ.

    Learn to perform orthopedic tests, evaluate posture and range of motion, and identify common conditions like TMJ dysfunction, whiplash, and nerve impingement to improve your massage therapy treatments.

  • Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder

    Advance your assessment skills with this online CEU course for massage therapists.

    Learn how to evaluate shoulder dysfunctions using orthopedic tests and ROM protocols. Improve clinical decision-making and deliver more targeted, effective care.

  • Clinical Assessment of the Elbow, Wrist & Hand

    Strengthen your clinical skills with this CEU course on orthopedic assessment of the elbow, wrist, and hand. Learn how to identify common injuries and dysfunctions using posture analysis, ROM testing, and special orthopedic tests.