Frequently Asked Questions

All courses are held Friday from 9am – 5pm, Saturday from 9am – 5pm, and Sunday from 9am – 3:30pm.

Students who are eligible for CE Hours must be present for all sessions; no partial credits will be given.

Tuition is $520 for students seeking massage therapy CE Hours (or those who are not seeking CE Hours).

Tuition is $540 for students seeking nursing or other professional CE Hours. CE Hours for nursing and other professions are provided through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois at an additional cost of $20. Please be sure to select the correct option for CE Hours when registering.

Throughout the class we will refer to Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life, available at Handspring Publishing and Amazon.

If the course is cancelled due to instructor illness or emergency, students will be refunded 100% of tuition. We urge you to protect your investment with trip insurance, as we cannot be responsible for costs related to airfare and lodging.

Students who must drop the class will receive a partial refund (tuition minus a $150 processing fee). Student must notify instructor prior to the start of class in order to receive partial refund.

Based on current local infection rates for COVID-19, influenza and other communicable diseases, masking will be optional during class. This policy is subject to change in accordance with mandates from our teaching facility.  We will advise participants prior to class of any changes to these guidelines.

We ask that you do not attend class if you have symptoms of an upper respiratory infection or other illness.

This course is open to all massage therapists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, Reiki practitioners, end of life doulas and other healthcare professionals.

We strongly encourage students who are not licensed massage therapists to complete the 3-hour online training A Guide for Caregivers: How to Provide Gentle-Touch Massage for Your Loved One. This program will ensure that you are familiar with the basic massage strokes that will be used in class.

Final Touch Training provides 20 CE Hours (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Students must be present for all sessions; no partial credits will be given.

All Final Touch Training courses are approved by NCBTMB for continuing education hours for massage therapists. We also offer CE hours for other professionals through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois. To find out if your licensing state and profession are included please email susan@finaltouchtraining.com.

All of our courses are approved for Continuing Education Hours for massage therapists by NCBTMB. Approved Provider #1146.

In addition, our courses are approved for continuing education credit provided by the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois in collaboration with the University of Illinois Department of Family Medicine for the following professions:

• Acupuncturists
• Athletic Trainers
• Counselors (Clinical/Professional)
• Dietitians/Nutritionists
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nurses (RNs/LPNs)
• Nursing Home Administrators
• Occupational Therapists and COTA’s
• Physical Therapists and PTAs
• Psychologists
• Respiratory Care Therapists
• Social Workers

To find out if your licensing state and profession are included, please email susan@finaltouchtraining.com.

Certification programs in any given field typically require a considerable investment in learning over a specific course of time.  While there are several excellent training programs across the country, there is currently no certification program for massage therapists working in end-of-life care. Completion of CE classes on this topic, regardless of the teacher or program, does not confer the status of certification.

The live training sessions are held at T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center, located at 12477 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251.

The following lodging options are within a half mile of the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center in Dallas:

• Extended Stay Dallas Coit Road at 12121 Coit Road, 972-663-1800
• Westin Park Central Dallas at 12720 Merit Drive, 972-385-3000
• Hyatt Place Dallas Park Central at 12411 N. Central Expressway, 972-458-1224

Dallas has two major airports, DFW International (large airport) and Love Field (small airport). They are roughly the same distance from the training center, about 20 minutes’ drive. Pick the airport with the best fares and departure times to suit your needs.

• Pen
• Pocket folder and paper or notebook, if desired
• Unscented lotion or cream
• 1 set of sheets for massage table (one flat and one fitted, no face cradle cover needed)
• 1 blanket or throw
• 1 bath towel, 2 hand towels and 2 washcloths
• 2 pillows and 2 pillow cases
• Your copy of Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life.
• Massage table if you are able to bring one. We will not use face cradles or bolsters.