OVERVIEW

Military Veterans and Massage Therapy is organized by American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

Course Expiration:
Online courses expire one year from the date of purchase. When a course expires, you will no longer have access to the course materials and will be required to re-purchase the course.

Accreditation: 3.0 CE credits

Overview:
Learn how to advance the use of massage therapy for military veterans especially those receiving services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Examine the structure of the VA and how complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches, including massage therapy, are gaining ground in practice and research. Learn about the organization and approach to integrating new services at the VA, as well as providing tips on how to familiarize massage therapists with their local VA care centers.

Objectives:
Examine the structure of and procedures for integrating new services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including the progress being made in acceptance for complementary services, such as massage therapy, and how to massage therapists can get involved in their local VA care centers. When you complete this course you will be able to:
• Understand how the Department of Veterans Affairs functions
• Understand how to advance massage therapy as part of the standard benefits package for veterans.
• Define common acronyms in use by the Veterans Administration.
• Detail the effects of pain, opioids and combat on veterans and how massage therapy can be a non-pharmacological alternative.
• Describe current research on and usage of complementary and integrative health therapies at the VA.
• Define ways to overcome barriers to massage therapy at the VA.
• Describe the special considerations needed for veterans receiving massage

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.