2023 Top 5 New CE Courses in the ABMP Education Center

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It was another exciting year in 2023 for continuing education at ABMP! We offered several online events—free for everyone in the profession—including the ABMP CE Summit: Sidelying, featuring Allison Denney of Rebel Massage. We also added 40 new CE hours to the ABMP Education Center on anatomy/pathology, business, ethics, palpation, self-care, and techniques.

“ABMP strongly believes in the value of continuing education, and it’s an honor to provide events and courses for practitioners to enhance their professional and personal skills,” says Kristin Coverly, ABMP’s director of professional education. “Learners earned more than 125,000 hours of CE in the ABMP Education Center in 2023. It’s moving to think of the ripple effect that knowledge will have on their practices, clients, and the profession.”

2023 Top Five New CE Courses

Orthopedic Cupping” series by Dr. Joi Edwards

Learn the essentials of orthopedic cupping in this three-course series, including “Cupping 101,” “Upper-Extremity Conditions,” and “Lower-Extremity Conditions.”

Skin Cancer: Beyond the Basics” by Ruth Werner

Strengthen your identification skills and learn the details of each major type of skin cancer.

A Detailed Approach to Sidelying Techniques” series by Allison Denney

Learn client positioning, draping, and targeted techniques and stretches in the sidelying position in this three-course series covering the shoulder, back, and hip.

Hygiene: Critical Updates for Massage Therapists” by Ruth Werner

Review standard and universal precautions, identify updated practices, including sanitation and air quality, and take an in-depth look at pathogens.

Structural Dynamics of Back Pain” series by Ann and Lynn Teachworth

Discover essential hands-on approaches and embodiment practices for lower-back and upper-back pain in this two-course series.

The ABMP Education Center, where ABMP members earn free CE, is home to 750+ online massage and bodywork CE hours. These on-demand courses are available for nonmembers to purchase for $30 or less. Our video-based online course format allows you to learn and earn CE wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for you. Find a course you’ll love in the ABMP Education Center

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