The Shoulder CPE-CEU Professional Development Study Module 

We are in the process of removing this STUDY GUIDE and have replaced it with the NEW Frozen Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis STUDY GUIDE LINK  
We will however still provide access over the next few weeks to help you prepare  your CEU - CPE points for the year.

In this fully online workshop you will review general shoulder anatomy then be presented with 2 evidence based research papers covering both Shoulder Range of Motion and Myofascial Trigger Points of the shoulder. This study module is aimed at giving you the therapist a research base understanding of what therapist can achieve when working with shoulder complaints, and will therefore give you  the therapist confidence when working  with shoulder complaints

​On completion of this course you will gain 5 hours of CPE-CEU with all Australian Massage Associations. See below for details

This workshop is assessed by a 50 question on-line quiz, an 80% pass mark is required. You can retry the quiz as many times as you require to pass

The workshop consists of 3 PDF files 3 short videos and 1 on-line exam

• Shoulder Anatomy & Physiology Review. PDF
• Effects and Predictors of Shoulder Muscle Massage with Shoulder Tightness. PDF
• Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients with Chronic Shoulder Pain. PDF​

Course Objectives 
All massage therapist see clients with shoulder complaints. This study module has been designed with 2 clear objectives 

1. Review and understand human shoulder anatomy
2. Gain a research base understanding of working with shoulder complaints 

By the end of this study module, you should be able to;
Clearly and accurately understand and describe the human shoulder anatomy including the bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles, but more importantly have a functional understanding of how these structures work together to provide such a large range of motion while providing joint stability.
Have a clear understanding of the 2 research papers presented giving you (the therapist) confidence in your work
Be able to discuss treatment in evidence based terms with clients, other therapist and insurance companies.

This course is available for CPE and CEU's with

Association	Points
AMT  Association of Massage Therapist	25 CEU points
ANTA Australian Natural Therapist Association ​	5 CPE points
ATMS Australian Traditional-Medicine Society​ ​	5 CPE points
​BTFA Bowen Therapy Federation of Australia	​5 Hours 5 CPE points
​SCENAR Therapist Association Australasia Inc	​5 Hours
MMA- Massage & Myotherapy Australia	10 CPE
MA Massage Australia	5 CPE points

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System Requirements: 

• This Workshop is mobile and tablet friendly
• To read the PDF files you will require ADOBE READER, free at this link
• If you're having problems, try using GOOGLE CHROME as your web browser, free at this link