Specialist Training in NeuroMassage for Cerebral Palsy (CPD)

Online Course
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AU$ 1,124.79

Includes all course content in digital format

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Item: NM-SPL-CP-01WJEWC

Description

This comprehensive CPD course provides massage therapists with the essential knowledge and practical understanding needed to safely and effectively support clients with Cerebral Palsy.

You’ll explore key topics including:

  • Introduction to NeuroMassage principles

  • Anatomy and dermatomes relevant to Cerebral Palsy

  • Contraindications and scope-aware adaptations

  • Supporting patient comfort, dignity, and communication

  • Skin integrity and common physical challenges

  • Understanding the causes, types, and functional impacts of Cerebral Palsy

  • Recognising diverse presentations across children and adults

The course includes real-life case studies, a final case study exam, and access to a curated video library to support visual and applied learning.

This training is designed to equip therapists with the clinical reasoning, compassion, and confidence to offer safe, inclusive massage care to people with Cerebral Palsywhether working directly with clients or in partnership with families, carers, or support teams.

Insurance Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of CPD training in NeuroMassage for Cerebral Palsy. This certificate may support your eligibility for specialist massage insurance with providers such as Towergate or Westminster Insurance, depending on your existing qualifications and policy terms.

Learning Objectives

  2. Describe the core principles of NeuroMassage and how they apply to the care of clients with Cerebral Palsy across a range of presentations and support needs.

  3. Identify key anatomical structures and dermatomes relevant to the sensory and motor differences commonly experienced in people with Cerebral Palsy.

  4. Recognise contraindications, limitations, and red flags in massage for clients with Cerebral Palsy, and adapt treatments in line with best practice and client safety.

  5. Support client welfare and emotional safety by creating a respectful, inclusive, and dignified massage environment—especially for clients with communication, mobility, or sensory differences.

  6. Understand skin integrity risks and postural challenges in people with Cerebral Palsy and apply massage strategies that support comfort, circulation, and skin health.

  7. Explain the types, causes, and functional impact of Cerebral Palsy, including how it may affect movement, tone, coordination, speech, and overall massage response.

  8. Recognise the varied ways Cerebral Palsy may present in clients and how to tailor massage therapy accordingly, including working with carers or support staff when needed.

  9. Apply clinical reasoning through real-life case studies, demonstrating ethical decision-making, adaptive planning, and scope-aware treatment choices.

  10. Communicate your NeuroMassage services clearly and ethically, using inclusive language and positioning your skills within the boundaries of complementary care.

Course Procedure

1. Go through course overview in the downloads section of the course.

2. Finish modules 1 through 10 including the case study.

3. Finish the case study exam module.

4. Go through the practical routine videos in the videos library to assist with various NeruoMassage therapy.

Course Content

Navigation Guide
Module
Module- 1: What is Neuro?
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Module- 2.1: Back to Basics - Anatomy Recap
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Module- 2.2: Back to Basics - Dermatomes
Module
Module- 3: Contraindications and Considerations
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Module- 4: Patient Welfare
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Module- 5: Understanding Skin Integrity
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Module- 6: Understanding Cerebral Palsy
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Module- 7.1: Presentations for Cerebral Palsy
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Module- 7.2: Applied Learning for Presentations
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Module- 7.3: Quiz for Presentations for Cerebral Palsy
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Module- 8: Massage in Practice for Cerebral Palsy
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Module- 9: Starting your business as a Neuro Therapist
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Module- 10: Case Study
Module
Case Study Exam
Module
Bonus Module: Scope of Practice Ethical Communication
SCORM Package
Video Library
Module
Further Reading and Resources
Module

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