Massage therapists encounter a variety of common skin diseases. Explore the anatomy and physiology of skin, and the pathological features producing skin disease.
Note: This course is not intended to teach diagnosis of disease, nor should it be used as the definitive guide in clinical practice. The information, derived from various professional sources, is intended to provide a general overview of common skin diseases. When a client’s skin condition is questionable, seek permission from the client’s medical provider before initiating massage. Always follow state rules and federal guidelines regarding infectious skin conditions, hand hygiene and proper decontamination of textiles and clinic surfaces. Although it is outside the massage therapists’ scope of practice to diagnose skin problems, it is within the scope of practice to encourage clients to seek professional evaluation.
When you finish this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the main functions of the dermis and subcutaneous layers.
- Explain how bacteria, virus particles and fungi cause skin conditions.
- Describe the clinical presentation of skin conditions.
- List the precautions indicated for certain skin conditions.
Annie Morien, PhD, PA-C, LMT, received her Master's degree in Exercise Physiology and her Doctorate in Physiology. She teaches CE workshops to professional bodyworkers, and is the author of numerous scientific research publications, massage therapy articles, and on-line courses. Dr. Morien maintains a massage therapy practice, teaches at the Florida School of Massage, and is actively involved with AMTA, FSMTA, AFMTE and the Massage Therapy Foundation.
Course Expiration
Please note that you must complete each AMTA online learning course and pass the exam one year from the date of purchase. If you do not complete the course and pass the exam within one year, you will be required to re-purchase the course.
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.
Course Approval Code(s)
MSP #128; LCEU0003754
Copyright
This course contains information that is proprietary. None of the material contained within this course may be used without the express written permission
of AMTA unless otherwise indicated in the course. As a reminder, before practicing any new modalities or techniques, check with your state’s massage therapy
regulatory authority to ensure they are within the state’s defined scope of practice for massage therapy.
Refunds
Online courses are non-refundable. AMTA will not cover fees incurred from duplicate payments, insufficient funds, stopped payments or credit/debit cards over
credit limits.