Become a Loving Touch® Certified Infant Massage Instructor®
Through this Evidence-Based Training Program, upon certification you will be able to teach the Loving Touch® Infant Massage techniques to parents and caregivers. Infant Massage is a parenting enrichment program that provides loving touch right from the start. Incorporating Loving Touch Infant Massage in your program curriculum, assures the Infant Mental Health and Social/Emotional Development focus, which is required in providing best practice and meeting program performance standards.
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS TRAINING
* History, Theory, Techniques of Infant Massage
* Research / Evidence-Based Practice
* Brain Development and Touch
* Massage Benefits for Infants, Children & Parents (Attachment & Bonding, Relief, Relaxation, Stimulation)
* Understanding Infant Cues & Behavioral States
* Teaching Techniques for Parents & Primary Caregivers
* Adaptations for Children With Special Needs
COURSE CONTINUING EDUCATION: NCBTMB | 14 Contact Hours (288584-00) Massage Therapy – 39 upon certification |
IL Early Intervention Training Program| 16 credential credit hours approval in the area of Working with Families.
Upon completion of class and practicum an additional 25 hours of CEU’s are awarded from ILTF for a total of 39 contact hours.