Virtual Level I: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Fundamentals is organized by HawkGrips® and will be held on Nov 16, 2024.
Description:
This is an introductory skills acquisition course covering the basics of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). Participants will receive hands-on instruction in the appropriate use of IASTM, through a lab-focused teaching format. This course first addresses the science behind the myofascial system and myofascial dysfunction, the history and science of IASTM, and the current body of IASTM research. Participants will then learn IASTM instrument anatomy, basic IASTM strokes including how to target specific soft tissue regions and dysfunctions, and relevant IASTM treatment parameters & variables with a focus on clinical rationale to support the overall treatment strategy.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Review the current science behind the myofascial system and myofascial dysfunction
• Understand the anatomy of different IASTM instruments and IASTM treatment considerations
• Recognize common IASTM treatment variables and techniques
• Demonstrate preferred IASTM treatment strokes and the use of different instruments for specific body regions
Athletic Trainers
HawkGrips (P8834) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education for Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 7.5 hours of Category A CEs. ATCs are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent in educational programming.
Chiropractors
HawkGrips is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards to offer continuing education for Chiropractors. This program is eligible for 7.5 CE Hours for providers in states that accept PACE.
Please use this link to see which states accept PACE: https://pacex.fclb.org/pages/RegulatoryBoards.php
Course ID: 20242
Massage Therapists
HawkGrips is approved by the NCBTMB as a provider for continuing education to offer 4 CEUs for this course (#1055, exp. 3/21/2025).
Occupational Therapists
HawkGrips is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 8609. This Distance Learning--Interactive, Distance, Learning--Independent, Blended/Hybrid activity is offered at 0.75 CEUs, Beginner, OT Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Physical Therapists
This course is offered for up to 7.5 Hours of CE Credit for PTs/PTAs in the following states: https://www.redefinehealthed.com/ceuinfo
This course is subcontracted to Redefine Health Education. RHE is a registered CE approval agency of the PT Board of California, a rule-approved CE provider of the PT Board of Florida (#50-32784), a licensed CE sponsor of physical therapy continuing education by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR #216.000360), an approved continuing competence provider by the APTA North Carolina (#22-0729-033), an approved CE provider of the PT Board of New Mexico, and an approved CE provider of the PT Board of Oklahoma (#BAP202310010) and recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved sponsor of PT/PTA continuing education. In addition to the aforementioned jurisdictions, courses approved by other state boards & APTA chapters will be accepted for licensure credit in all the jurisdictions listed on this webpage, pursuant to regulation: www.redefinehealthed.com/ceuinfo. If you have a specific question about CE credit for this course in your state, please direct your inquiry including the course title in which you are interested, to info@redefinehealthed.com
This course is also approved in Maryland (Approval # 2022-258, 7.25 Hours, Exp. 4/20/2026) and New Jersey (Approval # 2022-156, 7.25 Hours, Exp. 1/31/2026)
If you are a Florida licensee, this is the CE Broker approval # for this course is 20-900763.
*This course is accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Rules and regulations change frequently without notification, and apply differently to live and online courses. Please check with your state board to confirm course approval of contact hours. Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CE verification of credit. CE credits vary by state and profession. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CEUs.
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