Hospital Based Massage Therapy | recertification | FINAL EXAM/Quiz

A child may not refuse massage treatment when medically ordered in a healthcare environment.

A medical diagnosis is the only information you need to make a touch therapy plan.

Aromatherapy and essential oils are only recommended to be used when you have professional training.

Always ask for a thorough healthcare history prior to making a plan for touch therapy.

Children often wear their clothing during touch therapy sessions.

Comprehensive pediatric touch therapy involves teaching parents to provide care.

Children feel more empowered when they have choices.

At the completion of this course you will have a good understanding of pediatric touch therapy application and how to explain to parents and healthcare professionals.

Children of different developmental ages have different reactions to hospitalization.

A child’s skin is more porous than an adult’s skin.

CPMTs do not need to have an understanding of research or published evidence.

CPMTs are not qualified to certify others in pediatric touch therapy.

Many people think of massage therapy as a luxury and do not recognize the healthcare benefits associated with this noninvasive integrative intervention.

Lack of positive touch may have negative effects on the growing and developing child.

Pediatric Touch Therapy is only beneficial for children with special healthcare circumstances and not typically developing children.

Pediatric Massage and Touch Therapy is an evidence-based, safe and effective way to provide appropriate tactile stimulation.

Some good choices for touch therapy oil include;

Pediatric Touch Therapy is only used in the hospital.

Parents may be very beneficial in helping to recognize each child’s individual cues and communication.

Precautionary sites are areas of the body where you should practice additional caution so as not to do harm.

When children experience different forms of touch, just as adults, they create their own feelings and beliefs about the types of touch they receive.

When providing touch therapy for children who have, or are currently receiving any type of medical intervention we must be mindful of those areas where they may have felt uncomfortable touch.

Why must you be mindful of pressure applied during pediatric touch therapy?

You must always ask and receive permission prior to beginning any touch therapy techniques or routine.

When providing touch therapy for a child with a respiratory or cardiac monitor it is important to be mindful of the rates and safe zone.

You should always maintain confidentiality of client/patient information.

You should avoid touching or moving medical equipment.

Gloving replaces hand washing when working in a healthcare environment.

If you think touch therapy would be beneficial for a child, you can provide therapy without permission.

In some settings, you may be asked to wear extra protective equipment including:

It is best to not place any oil near medical equipment.

The purpose of the use of pediatric touch therapy is to provide physical, psychological, and emotional benefits for children and their families.

Some studies also show that infants diagnosed with complex medical conditions may find greater benefit from the intervention of massage therapy.

The benefits of pediatric touch therapy far outweigh any negative effects but should always be reinforced with good, sound, supporting evidence.

Touch therapy techniques should be adapted for the comfort of each child.

Tina Allen’s pediatric touch therapy and massage approach has been introduced in more than 200 hospitals around the world.

When providing touch therapy for children who have, or are currently receiving any type of medical intervention we must be mindful of those areas where they may have felt uncomfortable touch. These areas include;

For pediatric clients, touch can easily overstimulate due to

Touch therapy may increase levels of

Pediatric Massage and Touch Therapy is considered to be;

When considering oil to use during touch therapy;

Before applying oil during touch therapy;

The best touch therapy technique to start with after receiving permission from the child is;

How can you maintain the confidentiality of client/patient information?

When massage therapy is medically ordered in a healthcare environment, children may;

In the healthcare environment, you must follow all required infection control protocols, including;

How can we explain a touch therapy session to a child before beginning?

Why is it advised not place any oil near medical equipment?

When considering positioning for the pediatric client/patient, the CPMT must always;

Communication and collaboration are key to successful sessions. In pediatric massage therapy, CPMTs may need to use these skills with;