Comments for NCBTMB: Distance Education Discussion Blog Site http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog Share your thoughts on Distance Education in the massage therapy/bodywork profession Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:48:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Is distance education appropriate for the field of massage therapy? by Malika http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/is-distance-education-appropriate-for-the-field-of-massage-therapy/#comment-244 Malika Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:46:41 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=5#comment-244 I don't believe it gives you the same experience as face to face. Hands on give you the opportunity to get up and close with people and get use to the feel of the body so you can experience what you will experience in the field I don’t believe it gives you the same experience as face to face. Hands on give you the opportunity to get up and close with people and get use to the feel of the body so you can experience what you will experience in the field

]]> Comment on Is distance education appropriate for the field of massage therapy? by Jes http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/is-distance-education-appropriate-for-the-field-of-massage-therapy/#comment-228 Jes Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:59:00 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=5#comment-228 I am interested in a distance education program... However I am having trouble finding any programs that seem legit... Can anybody suggest any schools? I am interested in a distance education program…

However I am having trouble finding any programs that seem legit…

Can anybody suggest any schools?

]]> Comment on NCBTMB accepts distance education course work for “non-hands on” courses only. by distance education course http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/11/ncbtmb-accepts-distance-education-course-work-for-non-hands-on-courses-only/#comment-226 distance education course Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:27:02 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/?p=8#comment-226 <strong>distance education course...</strong> Good post. I am looking into these issues on my blog.... distance education course…

Good post. I am looking into these issues on my blog….

]]> Comment on Is distance education appropriate for the field of massage therapy? by John Lambert http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/is-distance-education-appropriate-for-the-field-of-massage-therapy/#comment-146 John Lambert Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:49:35 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=5#comment-146 This is a very broad topic, and in the end it relies on the student to be accountable for their growth. Each of us has to personally assess our skills when deciding what continuing education options we choose. If you are a competent professional and do not need to have your hand held through a course then distance education is for you. If you know you need someone to guide you through the moves, and feel the techniques, face to face is better suited for your learning style. Individually we all learn in different ways, in that train of thought all options for education should be available for our choosing. This is a very broad topic, and in the end it relies on the student to be accountable for their growth. Each of us has to personally assess our skills when deciding what continuing education options we choose. If you are a competent professional and do not need to have your hand held through a course then distance education is for you. If you know you need someone to guide you through the moves, and feel the techniques, face to face is better suited for your learning style.

Individually we all learn in different ways, in that train of thought all options for education should be available for our choosing.

]]> Comment on Is distance education appropriate for the field of massage therapy? by michelebaker http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/is-distance-education-appropriate-for-the-field-of-massage-therapy/#comment-142 michelebaker Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:31:19 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=5#comment-142 I think there is definitely a place for Distance Ed. Some classes (Intro to Massage, Ethics, Business...) would be easily done online, at home, at night, in your pajamas. Obviously there are classes that must be face to face (F2F), and where an experienced teacher to show you what you are doing right (or wrong) --> hands-on modalities, palpatory anatomy, etc. A combination of both is probably the way to go in this fast-paced culture. I think there is definitely a place for Distance Ed. Some classes (Intro to Massage, Ethics, Business…) would be easily done online, at home, at night, in your pajamas. Obviously there are classes that must be face to face (F2F), and where an experienced teacher to show you what you are doing right (or wrong) –> hands-on modalities, palpatory anatomy, etc. A combination of both is probably the way to go in this fast-paced culture.

]]> Comment on Is distance education appropriate for the field of massage therapy? by Pam K. http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/is-distance-education-appropriate-for-the-field-of-massage-therapy/#comment-141 Pam K. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:33:36 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=5#comment-141 I'm recent graduate of massage and awaiting my board. I'm concerned as well... Hands on training is vital in learning the body!! In school we rotated massages so everyone massaged everyone, allowing us to work on different body types, different personalities, all with different problems. We were also required (by school and state) to have 90 hours in the supervised student clinic practicing different modalities such as accupressure, sports, myo, and so on. This prepared us for the real world. You don't get that with DE. I think it would be hard to find a rythm and a flow to your massage. I certainly agree with those mentioning the benefits of DE for core classes such as pathology and A&P. However, the hands on classes need to remain just that. There's no substitute. I’m recent graduate of massage and awaiting my board. I’m concerned as well… Hands on training is vital in learning the body!! In school we rotated massages so everyone massaged everyone, allowing us to work on different body types, different personalities, all with different problems. We were also required (by school and state) to have 90 hours in the supervised student clinic practicing different modalities such as accupressure, sports, myo, and so on. This prepared us for the real world. You don’t get that with DE. I think it would be hard to find a rythm and a flow to your massage.

I certainly agree with those mentioning the benefits of DE for core classes such as pathology and A&P. However, the hands on classes need to remain just that. There’s no substitute.

]]> Comment on Is distance education appropriate for the field of massage therapy? by Victoria http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/is-distance-education-appropriate-for-the-field-of-massage-therapy/#comment-126 Victoria Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:13:29 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=5#comment-126 As a new Certified Practitioner, I can speak from experience the value of being in a classroom setting. Touch Therapy is a majority in massage. Getting a clear understanding of the term is invaluable. We strive to be the experts in this field. From the beginning of massage in ancient times, the healing promoted thru massage was a hands on experience. How can we begin to learn to connect the body, mind, and spirit from a distance? That is our core belief is it not? Trying to bring balance to the body thru means of touch? As a new Certified Practitioner, I can speak from experience the value of being in a classroom setting. Touch Therapy is a majority in massage. Getting a clear understanding of the term is invaluable. We strive to be the experts in this field. From the beginning of massage in ancient times, the healing promoted thru massage was a hands on experience. How can we begin to learn to connect the body, mind, and spirit from a distance? That is our core belief is it not? Trying to bring balance to the body thru means of touch?

]]> Comment on Is distance education appropriate for the field of massage therapy? by jane http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/is-distance-education-appropriate-for-the-field-of-massage-therapy/#comment-121 jane Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:55:59 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=5#comment-121 How many of us have attended a crowded seminar? Your 20 tables deep to the back of the room. The only real hands on direction you receoive is when a teaching assistant reaches you hours after the workshop has begun. You spend your entire time looking for some direction as you muttle through the hands on segement. When you do get that one on one with the teaching assistant it is only for that portion of the workshop that is being taught at that moment. A few days later you leave the workdhop with your 16 CE's and no real clue as to how your suppose to proceed once you have that client on the table. Imagine you can have an educational experince in your own home while watching a video that you can rewind as many times as needed while you practice on another therpaist. You tell me which is more benificial. How many of us have attended a crowded seminar? Your 20 tables deep to the back of the room. The only real hands on direction you receoive is when a teaching assistant reaches you hours after the workshop has begun. You spend your entire time looking for some direction as you muttle through the hands on segement. When you do get that one on one with the teaching assistant it is only for that portion of the workshop that is being taught at that moment. A few days later you leave the workdhop with your 16 CE’s and no real clue as to how your suppose to proceed once you have that client on the table. Imagine you can have an educational experince in your own home while watching a video that you can rewind as many times as needed while you practice on another therpaist. You tell me which is more benificial.

]]> Comment on Is distance education appropriate for the field of massage therapy? by Joy http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/is-distance-education-appropriate-for-the-field-of-massage-therapy/#comment-107 Joy Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:53:19 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=5#comment-107 I don't agree with DE for preliminary/basic education. You can't learn the basics of massage therapy without the experience of working hands on with people of all different shapes, sizes, and medical histories. Once you've achieved status as a massage therapist, DE's are a wonderful way to continue your education without the inconveniance of having to be in a classroom all of the time. I don’t agree with DE for preliminary/basic education. You can’t learn the basics of massage therapy without the experience of working hands on with people of all different shapes, sizes, and medical histories. Once you’ve achieved status as a massage therapist, DE’s are a wonderful way to continue your education without the inconveniance of having to be in a classroom all of the time.

]]> Comment on Are DE courses more difficult than face-to-face (F2F) courses? by Joy http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/are-de-courses-more-difficult-than-face-to-face-f2f-courses/#comment-106 Joy Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:49:15 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=4#comment-106 I wouldn't categorize all distance learning courses as being easier. I have taken 3 DE all with a minimum of 25 CEU's. Not only did I have to be diciplined to do the work independantly, I also had to conduct clinical trials, and maintain contact with the provider either via email or telephone. Not only did I feel that the work was more challenging, I was able to receive more 1 or 1 attention and feedback from the provider. Also, with the DVD's, I am able to get a closer view than if I was in a crowded classroom and I can watch it at any time for future reference. With the in person classes, I find myself drained and unable to retain all of the information given. With DE's, I am able to take a mental break whenever I need one without the risk of missing an important concept. I wouldn’t categorize all distance learning courses as being easier. I have taken 3 DE all with a minimum of 25 CEU’s. Not only did I have to be diciplined to do the work independantly, I also had to conduct clinical trials, and maintain contact with the provider either via email or telephone. Not only did I feel that the work was more challenging, I was able to receive more 1 or 1 attention and feedback from the provider. Also, with the DVD’s, I am able to get a closer view than if I was in a crowded classroom and I can watch it at any time for future reference. With the in person classes, I find myself drained and unable to retain all of the information given. With DE’s, I am able to take a mental break whenever I need one without the risk of missing an important concept.

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