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Understanding the Immune System: Professional Considerations

Understanding the Immune System: Professional Considerations

Discover essential safety precautions to meet the unique needs of immunocompromised patients.

Type Continuing Education
Category Professional Considerations, Professional Practice
Language English
Duration 1h 30m
Instructor

Description

Understanding the Immune System: Professional Considerations explores how massage therapists can best adapt practices to safeguard and meet the unique needs of immunocompromised patients.

Explore advanced infection prevention measures to ensure the utmost safety and comfort for your patients with underlying conditions. Delve into crucial considerations such as policies, procedures, and effective communication with patients and fellow healthcare professionals. 

Whether you occasionally or regularly work with immunocompromised patients, in the clinic, on the go, or in in-patient settings, this online massage therapy course will leave you with the confidence that you are taking care of the health of your patient and yourself.

We recommend pairing this course with Understanding the Immune System to develop an in-depth understanding of the biology of the immune system.

Learn about the causes, signs, and symptoms of weakened immune systems and how this impacts your patients' lives.
Explore strategies to prepare your treatment room and clinic space with extra precautions to protect immunocompromised patients.
Review the use of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and screening to minimize infection risks in your practice.
Examine clinic policies and procedures designed to reduce the risk of infections, ensuring a safe and healthy environment.
Explore assessment, safety, and comfort considerations when treating immunocompromised patients, ensuring they receive the best care.
Discover how to build a positive therapeutic relationship with immunocompromised patients, fostering trust and comfort.
Learn how to establish a professional relationship with the broader healthcare team, enhancing patient care and coordination.

UNDERSTANDING THE PATIENT

Immunocompromised Patients

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Creating a Safe Clinical Setting

TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS

Clinic Policies & Procedures
Appointment Considerations
Alternative Settings and Considerations

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz
  • Rachel Shekhman, BHSc-PA, CCPA
  • Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
  • Kimberly Kent, RMT
  • Amanda Miller, MA, RMT
  • Maria Naccarato, BSc, RMT

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Understanding the Immune System: Professional Considerations

CA$29.99

Included in a Certificate Program

Understanding the Immunocompromised Patient