The TAP Method Theory
Build confidence in your treatment space AND in creating a treatment plan your patients understand and are excited to follow through on.
Time to Complete: 2 hours
MTAS CECs: 2 Primary Credits
CMMOTA CECs: 2 Professional Skills Online Credit for RMTs and MOTs
NHPC CEUs: 2 Credits
Certificate of Completion earned upon successful completion of the exam; will be sent to email provided within 5-7 business days.
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Introduction
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Exploring the TAP Method
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Part 1: Critical Thinking
Critically thinking about the patient's condition, pain, needs, and individuality can be a daunting task. This section should help you structure your thoughts and questions, allowing you to draw the best information from your patient without overwhelming you.
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Part 2: Differential Assessment
We have all gone through and learned many invaluable assessment techniques and special testing. Most of the tests we have either memorized or have completely forgotten exist (the two extremes are common). Sometimes, choosing tests in the moment is difficult. This part of the course aims to help you refresh on the importance of choosing wisely, and how to make great use of the time you have with your patients. Future workshops get into specifics.
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Part 3: Treatment Planning
Sometimes planning a series of treatments and home care is a breeze; other times, finding a plan that works for your patient is like pulling teeth. This part of the course helps you take another look at what treatment planning can be and do for you and your patients. Future workshops will go into the specifics of creating these plans on a more individual level, gaining better tracking with clients.
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TAP Method Exam
Meet your instructors
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Meet your instructors ✳
CHELSEA
Chelsea Spence, RMT has been a practicing massage therapist since 2008. During her practice, she has specialized in educating people in pain treatments, rattan massage, cancer specific treatments, and others. In 2009, she began working at the first school to graduate a 2200 hour program in Saskatchewan. She started primarily in the administrative offices, quickly becoming the Director of Administration and Admissions. In the early 2010s she decided to take on more classes and educational development role before leaving in 2024. She taught every class offered at the institute, along with developing curriculum and evaluations for each course at the during her 16 years there.