Certificate in Tuina for the Elderly 老年康复推拿证书

Objective

Geriatric massage, also known as elderly massage, is a gentle massage designed to specifically treat the needs of seniors. This form of massage therapy can be used in an elderly care programs to decrease symptoms of some commonly diseases found in the elderly population.  Trainees will enhance the knowledge of Basic TCM Theory such as the Theory of Yin-Yang, The Theory of 5 Elements, The Zang Orgains, The Qi, Blood & Body Fluid, The Meridian Systems - twelve regular meridians, the classification of acupoints, methods of locating acupoints and commonly used acupoints for pain and stress relief by understanding the safety aspects, contraindications and when such massage therapy is appropriate in elderly care.  There will be practicum hours where trainees will familiar with the use of rehabilitation equipment under the supervision of qualified TCM practitioner. 

Coverage

1. History and basic manipulations of Traditional Chinese Massage – 12 hours
2. The principles of Traditional Chinese Massage – 6 hours
3. Precautions, contraindications and after treatment care management of Traditional Chinese Massage – 6 hours
4. Prevention and treatment of common diseases among the elderly  and elderly health maintenance – 36 hours

Attention: It is recommended that learners take up our Certificate in Elderly Care and Certificate in Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation as a complete package in order to be fully equipped for the rehabilitation and daily living of the elderly.

课程目标

老年康复推拿，也称老人按摩，是一种专门为老人而设计的轻柔按摩。这种按摩疗法可用于老人护理，以减少一些常见的老年疫病症状。

课程大纲

1. 历史与传统中医推拿基本操作
2. 中医按摩原则 
3. 注意事项，禁忌症和治疗后中医保健按摩管理
4.  预防和治疗老年常见疫病，以及老年健康维护

 请注意： 建议学员也参加我们的老年护理证书课程和康复理疗证书课程以作好充分的准备应付老年康复和日常生活所需。

入学条件

小学毕业

语文程度

ESS WPLN L3英文/华文或相等