(HLC 1002) (18 Continuing education contact hours)
Cost: $300 or $275 (for HTI or AHNA Members)
Schedule: Thursday, May 14 6pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, May 15 8am - 5:30 pm
Saturday, May 16 8am - 4:00 pm
Location: Massage Therapy Lab, Northwest Technical College
Healing Touch Certificate Program
The Healing Touch Certificate Program is a multi-level course of study in energy-based therapy that moves from beginning to advanced practitioner and is complementary to heath care. The program incorporates a variety of energy-based modalities that are sequenced in Levels 1 through 5, allowing participants to progress from beginner to practitioner. Students receive a certificate of completion at each level. Upon completion of levels 1-5 and additional requirements, students are eligible to apply for certification through Healing Touch International, Inc. Level 6 prepares the individual to become an instructor.
Each level in the Healing Touch Program includes both didactic and experiential learning in which participants? practice and share experiences using energy-based healing techniques. In addition the program encourages the developing practitioner to enhance skills and knowledge through recommended readings and practice sessions. There is also a strong commitment to personal growth and knowledge of holistic health principles.
Target Audience
The Healing Touch Certificate Program is a nursing continuing education program for registered nurses, health care professionals, body-oriented therapists, psychotherapists or other licensed health care professionals and individuals who desire an in-depth understanding of healing work that uses energy-based concepts.
Certification as a Healing Touch Practitioner is an appropriate goal for those who wish to establish a Healing Touch practice or incorporate Healing Touch as a major focus within an existing professional practice.
Level 1 Description
Level 1 begins with 15-18 continuing education contact hours of instruction, allowing persons with varying backgrounds to enter, acknowledge their previous learning and to further develop concepts and skills in energy-based therapy. A strong commitment to personal growth is required.
Level 1 Objectives
The participant will:
Instructor: Dana Spates, CHTP/I, HTI. Dana is a Healing Touch Practitioner in Paynesville, MN. She has a private practice in her home as well as offering Healing Touch at Country Cupboard Wellness Center in Paynesville. She is a hospice volunteer, and a member of Healing Touch International. Dana is also a Registered Yoga teacher and teaches classes in Yoga, Stress Reduction, and Introduction to Healing Touch at the Wellness Center. Dana has also completed a Masters in Natural Health with Clayton College of Natural Health.
Disclosure: Dana Spates is an instructor of the HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program and has the right to use the intellectual property of the HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program Course of Study.