Healing Therapies Program Revised Course Overview This is a brief overview of the entire Healing Therapy course content which would encompass all current levels. Healing Therapy Definition and Overview (Level I) Healing Ministry (Level II) Healing: Our Sacred Calling A history of the healing Ministry Introduction to Person-Centered Care (Level II) Definition Principles Distinction between Person-Centered Care and Patient Focused Care Principles for Healthcare Redesign Introduction to Pain Management (Level II) Categories of Pain (Acute, Chronic, Palliative and Terminal) Statistics Misconceptions and Myths Pain Management: A moral imperative in Catholic Teaching JCAHO Standards and Patient Self-Assessment of Pain Pharmacological Means to Pain Relief Introduction to Pain Management Continued Non-Pharmacological Means to Pain Relief o JCAHO Standards (Level II) o Introduction to Relaxation Response (Level I) o Introduction to Meditation (Level I) o Introduction to Guided Imagery (Level III) -Pre Op o Aromatherapy (Level III) o Comfort touch, Cutaneous stimulation, Foot/Hand Massage (Level II)
Non Pharmacological Pain Management and Energetic Healing History of the use of Energy in Healing (Level I) Introduction to the Energy System, Energy Field and Chakras (Level I) o Assessment Introduction to Therapeutic Touch (Level I) o Five Step Method Select Healing Touch Techniques o Chakra connection, magnetic unruffling, polarity, laser, pain drain, ultrasound, mind clearing, chakra spread and scudder (Level I) o Back and neck techniques, lymphatic system and drain. (Level II) Healing Therapy Enhancement Techniques (Level II) o Chelation o Etheric Unruffling o Etheric Vitality Healing Life s Issues/Chakra Therapy (Level III) Healing Therapy Practitioner s Role in Improving End of Life Care (Level III) Palliative Care End of Life Care Hospice Healing Therapy Skills Spiritual Care (Level II) o Definition of spirituality and spiritual care o How-to s for gentle healing arts of presence, intention and touch Effective Communication (Level III) o Eliciting the patient s story o Do s and Don ts o Responding in a compassionate manner
Healing Therapy Practitioner Self Care (Level I) Self Assessment Diet Exercise Conscious breathing Positive Affirmations Relaxation Response Healing Therapy Program Certification Requirements (Level I) MBO s Healing Therapy Policies (Level III) Charting and Documentation (Level I) Developing a Full Session (Level II and III) (Revised 6/1/09)
Healing Therapies Certification Requirements Purpose: The purpose of awarding certification as Healing Therapy Practitioners is to assure the provision of quality care and to establish consistent standards for Healing Therapy within Catholic Health Initiatives and KentuckyOne Health. Each practitioner must demonstrate achievement of a high level of both knowledge and competency in healing therapy. Certification Requirements: This certification will be awarded based on the following criteria: 1. Attendance at all workshops (Level I, II, III) and to do the required reading. 2. Attendance at Healing Therapy Practitioner support group meetings. 3. The following two books are required reading for program participants. Hover-Kramer, Dorothea. Healing Touch: A Guidebook for Practitioners. New York: Delmar Publishers, 2001 (Due by Level II) Middleton, Carl. Integrative Health Care: An Approach to the Art of Healing. Denver: Catholic Health Initiatives, 2001 (Due by Level III) 4. Write a one page summary of five articles on or a book from the recommended reading list on healing/complementary modalities and evaluate their helpfulness to you. 5. Complete a log of 100 sessions of documented treatments. The log is to include patient/client initials only, date, duration of the treatment, techniques used and justification. The first 50 sessions are to be conducted on persons other than CKMC patients (friends, children, spouses, relatives, etc.) and are due by the Level II workshop. The other 50 documented sessions will be due at the Level III workshop and will consist of treatments upon patients in limited circumstances. 6. At the Level II workshop participants must demonstrate competencies in the techniques learned during Level I workshop. 7. At both Level II and III workshops orally present one example of your individual case work. These should include assessment, treatment and justification. 8. Satisfactorily demonstrate a full healing sequence on a selected client with rationale at Level III. (Revised 6/1/09)
Desired Characteristics of a Healing Therapy Practitioner Be an employee or volunteer in good standing at one of CHI s health care facilities. Has an interest in and a commitment to study person centered care and nonpharmacological pain management. Is regarded as a person of integrity. Will commit to fulfillment of reading assignments and attendance at training workshops and support group meetings. Is able to demonstrate care and compassion to all persons and possesses good people skills. Able to identify areas of further personal healing and development Understands and appreciates the need for confidentiality. Has some familiarity with hospitals. Has experience in relating with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Professional Standards of Care Healing Therapy Practitioners shall: Be committed to personal development and professional growth. Promote holistic health to their clients and other health care professionals. Educate and serve as a resource/mentor to each other, coworkers, and their community. Demonstrate the values of reverence, integrity, compassion, and excellence. Practice in an ethical manner. Provide education to empower others to make an informed decision related to their health and wellness. Encourages his/her clients to take an active role in the responsibility of his/ her own health. Participates in Evidence Based Research (Revised 6/1/09)
APPLICATION Healing Therapies Practitioner Training (Please print and fill out completely) First Name Middle Name Last Name Job Title Mailing Address City State Zip Facility Department Professional Designation (e.g., RN) Work Address City State Zip Work Phone Number Home Phone Number Work E-mail Home E-mail How many years have your worked at KentuckyOne Health? How many years have you worked in your current profession? Please state the reasons why you want to participate in the Healing Therapy Practitioner Training? Signature: Date: Please return to: Ashley Barnes, Manager Learning Programs Medical Plaza 1 100 E. Liberty St., Ste. 100 Co-Chair - Holistic Care Council (502) 562-7077 ashleybarnes@kentuckyonehealth.org
Healing Therapies Program Candidate Selection Tool (To be completed by the applicant s manager) Name of Employee: Date: Unit: Please submit the completed Candidate Selection Tool to Ashley Barnes (ashleybarnes@kentuckyonehealth.org) in order to be considered for the Healing Therapies Program. An applicant must meet the following qualifications to be eligible to be a Healing Therapies Program candidate. 1. Employee in good standing currently employed at one of KentuckyOne Health s downtown facilities (i.e., Jewish Hospital, Frazier Rehab, University of Louisville Hospital). 2. Can commit to fulfillment of reading assignments and attendance at training workshops and support group meetings. 3. Has some familiarity with hospitals and experience in relating with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. 4. Must receive a score of 12 or better on the Selection Tool (below). Please rate the following criteria utilizing the scale below: (1) Needs Improvement (2) Satisfactory (3) Above Average Criteria Rating Comments 1. Demonstrates an interest in and a commitment to study person-centered care and non-pharmacological pain management. 2. Demonstrates care and compassion to all persons and possesses good people skills. 3. Understands and appreciates the need for confidentiality. 4. Regarded as a person of integrity. 5. Able to identify areas of further personal healing and development. Total Points *A minimum score of 12 points must be obtained to be considered for the Healing Therapies Program. Additional Comments: Manager Signature