Specialist Training in NeuroMassage for Motor Neurone Disease (CPD)

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AU$ 1,124.79

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Item: NM-SPL-MND-013P427

Description

This comprehensive CPD course provides massage therapists with the essential knowledge and practical understanding needed to safely and effectively support clients living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

You’ll explore key topics including:

  • Introduction to NeuroMassage principles

  • Anatomy and dermatomes relevant to Motor Neurone Disease

  • Contraindications and scope-aware adaptations

  • Supporting patient comfort, dignity, and communication

  • Skin integrity and progressive mobility challenges

  • Understanding the causes, types, and progression of Motor Neurone Disease

  • Recognising varied presentations and care needs across stages of MND

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 Motor Neurone Disease—whether working directly with clients or in collaboration with families, carers, or multidisciplinary care teams.

Insurance Recognition

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

Learning Objectives

  1. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

    1. Explain the core principles of NeuroMassage and how they apply to clients with neurological conditions, specifically Motor Neurone Disease.

    2. Identify key anatomical structures and dermatomes relevant to massage therapy for clients with compromised nervous and muscular function.

    3. Recognise contraindications and high-risk scenarios in clients with MND, and adapt or withhold treatment appropriately in line with safe practice.

    4. Support client welfare with confidence, maintaining dignity, consent, emotional safety, and trauma-aware communication throughout the session.

    5. Assess and maintain skin integrity, understanding common skin vulnerabilities in people with MND and applying appropriate protective measures.

    6. Describe the causes, types, and progression of Motor Neurone Disease and understand how it affects motor function, respiration, communication, and mobility.

    7. Interpret how MND may present in clients with varied symptoms, emotional responses, and needs—and adapt massage sessions accordingly.

    8. Apply learning to real-world scenarios by analysing and responding to a detailed MND case study, demonstrating clinical reasoning and ethical decision-making.

    9. Promote NeuroMassage services ethically and responsibly, with appropriate language, safety messaging, and awareness of scope, when working with clients who have MND or complex needs.

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 MND/ALS
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Module- 7.1: Presentations for MND/ALS
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Module- 7.2: Applied Learning for Presentations
Module
Module- 7.3: Quiz for Presentations for Neuro Degenerative Conditions
Module
Module- 8: Massage in Practice for MND/ALS
Module
Module- 9: Starting your business as a Neuro Therapist
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Module- 10: Case Study for MND/ALS
Module
Case Study Exam: MND/ALS
Module
Bonus Module: Scope of Practice Ethical Communication
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Video Library
Module
Further Reading and Resources for MND/ALS
Module

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