• The Instructor’s Manual
• The book Infant Massage; A Handbook for Loving Parents
• Comprehensive up-to-date course materials
• The experience of a supervised parent-baby class
• A first year's membership with the IMUSA
• A link to our International Body headquartered in Sweden

The student will experience a supervised parent-baby class, receive first year's membership with the IMUSA and the Trainer is committed to the certification process for each student. Certification earns the individual internationally recognized status. The title ‘Certified Educator of Infant Massage’ is granted after attending and participating in the full 4-day course, fulfilling verified practicum hours and successfully completing a take-home exam.

This class along with the take home exam and practicum hours may be eligible for 56 continuing education hours through the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).

Insurance coverage for individuals certified as Infant Massage Instructors working inside & outside the United States can be obtained through ABMP (Associated Massage & Bodywork Professionals). The detail of this coverage is offered in class or can be obtained by an ABMP associate prior to class. For more information on insurance coverage, please visit ABMP at www.abmp.com.

There is a component of our curriculum that encompasses massage for infants with special needs. We have International Guidelines for massage with infants with special needs - that includes NICU care, and populations who are 'at-risk'. Each hospital normally has there own protocol for this type of care. My background as a Certified Instructor/Educator with this internationally recognized program enhances the work ten-fold.

The student may earn Continuing Education Hours through their relevant group, association or organization. To receive confirmation of hours attended, the student must indicate that they wish to receive a 'Certificate of Attendance' to the trainer before the end of the 4-day course - this is all discussed before the end of the training.

Nurses: This program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN-CA)
Provider No. CEP 9285.

Massage Therapists: This program is approved through a state-approved institution and therefore applicable as Continuing Education Hours for State, County, City and National requirements. This course is 28 Contact Hours.

Required Reading: "The Baby Book" by Dr. William Sears. Also, "Touching" by Ashley Montague or "The Vital Touch" by Sharon Heller, PhD.

 

Important Student Notes: Required reading: "The Baby Book" by Dr. William Sears. Also, "Touching" by Ashley Montague or "The Vital Touch" by Sharon Heller, PhD. Students should bring to class: one 18-21 inch long doll (It is recommended that all or part of this doll be made of flexible plastic. The torso may be plastic, but preferably, soft filled cloth. The head should be all plastic and the limbs, mostly plastic. The doll must have clothing that can be easily removed and replaced.); one sheet (min. twin size) or one blanket or both, if possible; one pillow or cushion; note taking materials (pen, paper, etc.). For the practicum (supervised student teaching) portion of the training, students are asked to invite at least one parent/baby set to participate in the free parent/baby class on days 2, 3 & 4 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon. Parents/caregivers are not required to attend all three days; they may attend one, two or all three days. Providing a parent/baby set is not a requirement, it is a request.