Dear Students:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all upcoming Overseas CE trips until further notice. However, we look forward to new and exciting adventures abroad with you when it will be safe to travel again. In the interim, please feel free to fill out a contact form below if you would like us to notify you when we open registration for our next trip. Stay safe and stay healthy!
EARN YOUR CES OVERSEAS IN EUROPE:
ICELAND, GERMANY, & THE CZECH REPUBLIC!
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2019 Massage & Nurse CE/CEU Trip to Europe:
Earn your CEs/CEUs overseas visiting three of the most spa-tacular countries in Europe: Iceland, Germany and the Czech Republic! Shortly after your arrival in Iceland, students will be whisked away to the Blue Lagoon--an outdoor geothermal pool of sea and fresh water that is heated by a volcano and contains silica, algae, and minerals. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about Thalassotherapy by experiencing a seaweed ceremony directly in the Blue Lagoon's steam room. Afterwards, enjoy a beautiful ride to your hotel room, located just a short walk from the major attractions in downtown Reykjavik, which you will be free to explore for the rest of the day. Weather permitting, you can even book a northern lights tour that evening (highly recommended). The following morning, students will enjoy a hearty breakfast and then have the entire day to spend sightseeing, book a local tour, or perhaps venture outside the city on their own to explore the magnificent landscapes that make Iceland so captivating and the backdrop of countless films.
The next morning, participants will fly to Germany and be transported to one of the most spectacular spas in the entire world--Friedrichsbad in Baden-Baden! Here you will get to experience a European Spa Water-Circuit firsthand where varying temperatures of mineral waters will gently lull you into a state of total relaxation as you progress through 17-stations, surrounded by the spectacular Roman-Irish architecture of this luxurious bathing temple founded in 1877. Your stop in Baden-Baden will be made complete with an evening visit to the charming Christmas market nearby to taste savory sweets and marvel at handmade and high quality trinkets as the holiday music, lights, and decor truly put you in the Christmas spirit.
Next, students will travel to the Czech Republic to experience the spa town which boasts the highest concentration of healing springs in the world--the beautiful Karlovy Vary. Here students will enjoy class lectures on hydrotherapy followed by a visit to the famous Castle Spa that offers its guest the opportunity to partake in a Kneipp therapy station, electro-aerosol inhalation, a Japanese acupressure pool, a thermal mineral pool, and much more! In addition, trip participants will also receive a "Drinking Cure Prescription" from a doctor to personally recommend which of the 12 springs they should drink from during their daily strolls along the promenade hall of the Mill Colonnade. Ample time will also be available to book individual spa services so that students can experience a mini "Kur" (battery of spa treatments to help improve health and wellness) at incredibly affordable prices.
The last two days of the trip will be spent in Germany where students will visit the largest thermal spa in the world--Erding Therme, which is filled with assorted mineral pools, an entire schedule of Aufguss ceremonies held in 13 of their 27 saunas (including a beer sauna!), and even has a waterpark with the world's longest tube slide! In addition, students will have the opportunity to visit one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe: Munich's Christkindlmarket. Thousands of candles illuminate its giant Christmas tree, which spectators can enjoy while sipping on a mug of mulled wine and perusing its 20,000 square meters of booths and craft stalls to find the perfect handmade gifts for their loved ones before heading back home to the States to spread their knowledge of hydrotherapy and tales of this magical, once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe.
When:
Sunday, December 1st through Thursday, December 12th (2019)
Where:
Iceland, Germany, and the Czech Republic
What Classes:
~Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 6 - "German Aufguss Sauna Therapy" (6 Live CEs/CEUs)
~Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 7 - "Kneipp Water Therapy" (6 Live CEs/CEUs)
~Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 8 - "Thalassotherapy" (6 Live CEs/CEUs)
~Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 9 - "European Spa Water-Circuit Treatments" (6 Live CEs/CEUs)
=24 Total live, hands-on CEs/CEUs: 24 CE hours are approved by the NCBTMB (provider #799) and the following state boards: Florida Board of Massage Therapy, Georgia Board of Massage Therapy, Florida Board of Nursing, Georgia Board of Nursing, the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition, the Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery, and the Florida Board of Respiratory Care (provider #50-17267).
Example Videos of Spas in this Itinerary:
Blue Lagoon
Friedrichsbad
Castle Spa
Erding Therme
Trip Cost/Tuition:
Early Registration by August 21st, 2019: $2,999 (Double Occupancy)
Late Registration After August 21st, 2019: $3,499 (Double Occupancy)
Companion (Non-Student) Pricing: $2,299 (Double Occupancy)
Nonrefundable Trip Deposit Amount: $299 Due Upon Registration | Balance Due by September 1, 2019
Included in Trip Cost/Tuition:
~24 CEs/CEUs* approved by the NCBTMB (Provider #799), the Florida/Georgia boards of Massage Therapy, & the Florida/Georgia boards of Nursing (also approved by the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition, the Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery, and the Florida Board of Respiratory Care for live CEs/CEUs (provider #50-17267)
~10 Nights Lodging (based on double occupancy) with a daily continental breakfast
~1 Roundtrip transfer from KEF airport to Reykjavik in Iceland
~Transportation from KEF airport to Blue Lagoon in Iceland
~Transportation from FRA airport in Germany to Baden-Baden, Germany
~Transportation from Baden-Baden, Germany to Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
~Transportation from Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic to Munich, Germany
~Transportation from Munich, Germany to MUC airport in Germany
~Entry fee to Castle Spa in Karlovy Vary
~1 “Drinking Cure Prescription” in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
~Entry fee into Friedrichsbad Spa in Baden-Baden, Germany
~Entry fee into Erding Therme in Germany
*[The 24-hours of Live, Hands-On Hydrotherapy CEs/CEUs are approved by the NCBTMB (Provider #799), both the Florida & Georgia Boards of Massage Therapy, the Florida and Georgia Boards of Nursing, the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition, the Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery, and the Florida Board of Respiratory Care (Provider #50-17267). Please see our "About" page for a list of other state boards that currently accept NCBTMB-approved classes as CE credits for renewal.]
Not Included in Tuition:
~Anything NOT Mentioned above in "Included in Trip Cost/Tuition"
Examples of Items NOT Included in Tuition:
~Airfare from Orlando, Florida to Keflavik, Iceland
~Airfare from Keflavik, Iceland to Frankfurt, Germany
~Airfare from Munich, Germany to Orlando, Florida (We have reserved seats with an airline for a special price of approximately $1,200 per person for all four flights required to participate in this multi-country trip. This amount is in addition to the trip's tuition and must be paid via check directly to the school no later than September 1st, 2019.
~Entry fee into the Blue Lagoon (students will be provided with purchase instructions at registration)
~All lunches and dinners
~Local tours in Iceland
~Local tours in Germany
~Local tours in the Czech Republic
~Any additional travel/accommodation on free days
~Spa services at any of the spas on this trip
~Bathrobe, towel, swimsuit, and slipper rentals at the Blue Lagoon, Erding Therme, or any other spa we visit on this trip
~Personal expenses and gratuities
~Single room supplement
~Travel cancellation/medical/lost baggage insurance (highly recommended!)
~Anything NOT mentioned in the "Included in Trip Cost/Tuition" listed above
Trip Schedule:
To be provided to students upon registration.
How to Register:
Please visit our online registration page. Alternatively, you can reach us through our online form by clicking HERE or emailing info@hfiol.org for more information prior to registering to ensure availability.
EARN YOUR CEs/CEUs ON A TRIP TO OTTAWA, CANADA!
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2018 Massage & Nurse CE/CEU Trip to Ottawa, Canada:
Earn your CEs/CEUs in the historic capital of Canada—home to the romantic Rideau Canal, glorious Parliament Hill, the majestic castle of Chateau Laurier, and the beloved Justin Trudeau
himself! Your journey begins on arrival where you will check into one of the top ranked hotels in Ottawa and will then be free to spend the evening exploring the nearby pubs, restaurants, and parks. The next day, students will enjoy breakfast before beginning their studies on the European hydrotherapy treatments of Aufguss ceremonies, Kneipp water treatments, and European Spa Water-Circuit Treatments—interrupted only by two traditional Canadian tea breaks and ample time to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Students will also have two full free days to explore the beauty of Ottawa on their own or via an optional city tour. In addition, participants will journey to the nearby province of Quebec to visit the largest spa in North America to experience the aforementioned hydrotherapy treatments in action via onsite Aufguss ceremonies, a hydrotherapy circuit, and much more!
When:
Sunday, December 9th through Friday, December 14th (2018)
Where:
Ottawa, Canada
What Classes:
~Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 6 - "German Aufguss Sauna Therapy" (6 Live CEs/CEUs)
~Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 7 - "Kneipp Water Therapy" (6 Live CEs/CEUs)
~Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 9 - "European Spa Water-Circuit Treatments" (6 Live CEs/CEUs)
Trip Cost/Tuition:
Early Registration by August 21st, 2018: $1,499 (Double Occupancy) | $1,999 (Single Occupancy)
Late Registration After August 21st, 2018: $1,699 (Double Occupancy) | $2,199 (Single Occupancy)
Companion (Non-Student) Pricing: $899 (Double Occupancy Only)
Nonrefundable Trip Deposit Amount: $299 Due Upon Registration | Balance Due by November 1, 2018
Included in Trip Cost/Tuition:
~5 Nights Lodging with daily continental breakfast
~1 Roundtrip transfer from hotel to Nordik Spa in Chelsea, Canada
~1 Nordik Spa "Thermal Experience"
~18 NCBTMB approved live CE hours [The 18-hours of Live, Hands-On Hydrotherapy CEUs are approved by the NCBTMB (Provider #799), both the Florida & Georgia Boards of Massage Therapy, and the Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-17267 Please see our "Class Schedules" page for a list of other state boards that currently accept NCBTMB-approved classes as CE credits for renewal.]
Not Included in Tuition:
~Anything NOT Mentioned in List of Included Costs (See Above)
Trip Schedule:
Sunday, December 9th: Arrive into Ottawa, Canada and check-in to hotel. Enjoy the beautiful city of Ottawa in the evening.
Monday, December 10th: Following breakfast, the lectures for the hydrotherapy classes will be held: German Aufguss Sauna Therapy, Kneipp Water Therapy, and European Spa Water-Circuit Treatments. Students will then have free time in the evening and may book an optional evening excursion or explore at their own leisure..
Tuesday, December 11th: Free day to enjoy the beautiful city of Ottawa! Students may explore on their own or book an optional tour at their own cost.
Wednesday, December 12th: After breakfast, students will be transported to the Nordik Spa in Chelsea. There they will have the opportunity to take part in a “Thermal Experience”, a German Aufguss Ceremony, and the beautiful hot and cold waters that makeup this beautiful establishment.
Thursday, December 13th: Free day to enjoy the beautiful city of Ottawa! Students may explore on their own or book an optional tour at their own cost.
Friday, December 14th: After a farewell breakfast in the hotel, students depart for their flights back home.
How to Register:
Please visit our online registration page. Alternatively, you can reach us through our online form by clicking HERE or emailing info@hfiol.org for more information prior to registering to ensure availability.
EARN YOUR CEs OVERSEAS ON A HYDROTHERAPY TRIP TO ICELAND!
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2017 Massage & Nurse CE Trip to Iceland:
Earn your live massage therapy or nurse continuing education (CE/CEUs) in Europe--the birthplace of Hydrotherapy! Your trip will begin on your flight to Iceland where you will learn basic phrases and a brief history of this enchanting country where legends of elves and trolls abound. Shortly after your arrival in Keflavik, students will be whisked away to the Blue Lagoon--an outdoor geothermal pool of sea and fresh water that is heated by a volcano and contains silica, algae, and minerals. Afterwards, enjoy a beautiful ride to your hotel room, which is located just a short walk from the major attractions in downtown Reykjavik, which you will be free to explore for the rest of the day or possibility book a northern lights tour that evening (highly recommended). The following morning, students will enjoy a hearty breakfast and then have the entire day to spend sightseeing, book a local tour, or even venture outside the city on their own to explore the magnificent landscapes that make Iceland so captivating and the backdrop of countless films.
During the trip, students will study the extraordinary benefits of Pelotherapy and learn how to perform a "Fire & Ice" body treatment--inspired by the cold Icelandic glaciers, fiery volcanoes, and the mystical Blue Lagoon. Furthermore, the incredible effects of Thalassotherapy will also be covered to provide participants with a well-rounded study of hydrotherapy in Iceland. In addition, attendees can also practice their newly acquired language skills while touring the beautiful city of Reykjavik, going on sight-seeing tours, or experiencing the many thermal waters Iceland has to offer during their four days of free time. (The last two free days are consecutive, which provide students additional time to truly explore Iceland on their own and at their leisure.)
After enjoying a week of exploration and learning, you will head back home to spread your knowledge of hydrotherapy, the Icelandic language, and tales of this magical trip to Europe!
When:
Wednesday, December 6th through Thursday, December 14th (2017)
Where:
Reykjavik, Iceland
What Classes:
~Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 5 - "Pelotherapy" (6 live CE hours)
~Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 8 - "Thalassotherapy" (6 live CE hours)
~Professional Ethics - 2 CE Hours
~Preventing Medical Errors - 2 CE Hours
~Florida Massage Therapy Laws & Rules - 4 CE Hours
~Florida Nursing Laws & Rules - 2 CE Hours (for Florida nurse attendees)
~Domestic Violence - 2 CE Hours
~HIV Awareness - 2 CE Hours
~Basic Icelandic for Beginners -- FREE BONUS COURSE!
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Program Total: 24 Credit Hours
[The 12-hours of Live, Hands-On Hydrotherapy CE/CEUs are approved by the NCBTMB (Provider #799); both the Florida & Georgia Boards of Massage Therapy; the Florida, Georgia, District of Columbia, and South Carolina Boards of Nursing; the Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants; the Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition; the Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery; and the Florida Board of Respiratory Care (Provider #50-17267). Please see our "Class Schedules" page for a list of other state boards that currently accept NCBTMB-approved classes as CE credits for renewal. The other 12 credits of self-paced continuing education included above are approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and the Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-17267) but have not yet been submitted to the NCBTMB for approval. For students with massage licenses outside of Florida, they will have the option to take any of the NCBTMB approved 12-hour live course that we offer throughout the year for free or we will purchase them an NCBTMB approved 12-hour online home study package from another CE provider approved for their state to ensure that they receive all 24 CE hours to meet their renewal requirements.]
How to Register:
Please visit our online registration page. Alternatively, you can reach us through our online form by clicking HERE or emailing info@hfiol.org for more information prior to registering to ensure availability.
Schedule:
Wednesday, December 6th: Fly to Iceland in the Evening; Receive Written Icelandic Language/History Materials for In-Flight Reading
Thursday, December 7th: Arrive in Iceland early in the morning and Drive to Blue Lagoon; Depart the Blue Lagoon in the Afternoon with the Group and Check Into Hotel; You are Then Free to Explore the beautiful town of Reykjavik at Your Leisure or Arrange a Private Tour to See the Northern Lights
Friday, December 8th: FREE DAY! After a hearty breakfast, you are free to explore Reykjavik (or anywhere in Iceland for that matter) on your own and at your leisure. Some options include booking a local tour (i.e., Icelandic Pony Riding, Whale Sighting, visiting the Golden Circle, searching for the Northern Lights, etc.), renting a car and venturing out on your own, or simply exploring all of the attractions Reykjavik has to offer by foot
Saturday, December 9th: Lecture on Pelotherapy and treatment demonstration (All Day); (Free Time in Evening after 5:00 PM)
Sunday, December 10th: FREE DAY! After a hearty breakfast, you are free to explore Reykjavik (or anywhere in Iceland for that matter) on your own and at your leisure. Some options include booking a local tour (i.e., Icelandic Pony Riding, Whale Sighting, visiting the Golden Circle, searching for the Northern Lights, etc.), renting a car and venturing out on your own, or simply exploring all of the attractions Reykjavik has to offer by foot
Monday, December 11th: Breakfast, Lecture on Thalassotherapy (All Day); (Free Time in Evening after 5:00 PM)
Tuesday, December 12th: FREE DAY! After a hearty breakfast, you are free to explore Reykjavik (or anywhere in Iceland for that matter) on your own and at your leisure. Some options include booking a local tour (i.e., Icelandic Pony Riding, Whale Sighting, visiting the Golden Circle, searching for the Northern Lights, etc.), renting a car and venturing out on your own, or simply exploring all of the attractions Reykjavik has to offer by foot
Wednesday, December 13th: FREE DAY! Use this Opportunity to Practice Your Newly Acquired German Language Skills by Visiting the Surrounding Towns and Cities, Which are Filled With History and Charming Christmas Markets; You May Also Travel by Rail or Car to the Surrounding Countries of Either France, Switzerland, or Austria; All Travel on Free Days is at Your Leisure (and Own Cost), so You Are More Than Welcome to Book a Night on Your Own in One of These Places; *Optional Tours to German Hydrotherapy Spas/Cities/Christmas Markets Also Available at an Additional Cost
Thursday, December 14th: Breakfast & Departure from Iceland in the afternoon for flight back to the U.S.
Example Video for Trip to the Blue Lagoon:
Click on the Following Link to View the Youtube Video, Which Provides More Information on the European Thermal Spa That Trip Participants Will be Visiting During Their Field Trip to the Blue Lagoon:
Blue Lagoon Iceland
Trip Cost/Tuition:
$2,299 Discounted Tuition for Early Registration by April 21st, 2017 | $2,499 for Late Registration after April 21st, 2017 (Tuition May be Tax Deductible; Please Speak to Your Tax Accountant About Whether or Not This Expense Will Qualify for a Tax Deduction. Tuition May Qualify for Tuition Reimbursement From Your Company; Please Speak With Your Human Resources Director to Determine This Possibility. In addition, we have a family/friends companion rate for participants wishing to join a student. The price is $1,699 and does not include any of the continuing education classes but does include the entrance to the blue lagoon, transfers, and 7 nights of double occupancy hotel accommodations listed below.)
Included in Cost/Tuition:
~Shared Hotel Accommodation (Double Occupancy) in Iceland (7-nights) with Buffet Breakfast Included
~Transfer Service from KEF Airport to Blue Lagoon
~Transfer Service from Blue Lagoon to Hotel in Reykjavik
~Transfer Service from Hotel in Reykjavik to KEF Airport
~Entrance Fee to Blue Lagoon
~24-Hours of Classes [The 12-hours of Live, Hands-On Hydrotherapy CEUs are approved by the NCBTMB (Provider #799), both the Florida & Georgia Boards of Massage Therapy, and the Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-17267). The other 12 credits of continuing education included above are approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and the Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-17267) but have not yet been submitted to the NCBTMB for approval. Please see our "Class Schedules" page for a list of other state boards that currently accept NCBTMB-approved classes as CE credits for renewal.]
NOT Included in Cost/Tuition:
~Anything NOT Mentioned in List of Included Costs (See Above)
Examples of Items NOT Included in Cost/Tuition:
~Round-trip Airfare From Orlando, Florida to Keflavik, Iceland—estimated to be approximately $740 from Orlando International Airport (MCO); *Please Contact Us to Register for the Trip BEFORE Booking Your Flight to Ensure Space. In addition, you must arrive into Keflavik International Airport (KEF) by no later than 7:00 AM Icelandic Time on Thursday, December 7, 2017 to be able to join group on the trip to the Blue Lagoon ~Transfer Service to and from Orlando Airport
~Lunches and Dinners
~Local tours in Iceland
~Any Additional Travel/Accommodation on Free Days
~Spa Services at the Blue Lagoon
~Bathrobe, Towel, Swimsuit, and Slipper Rental at the Blue Lagoon
~Personal Expenses and Gratuities
~Single Room Supplement
~Travel Cancellation/Medical/Lost Baggage Insurance (Highly Recommended!)
~Anything NOT Mentioned in List of Included Costs (See Above)
Individual Class Tuition Fees:
For local residents in Iceland (or students not requiring lodging, food or transfers), classes may be booked individually as follows:
Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 5 - "Pelotherapy" (6 CE hours) - $999
Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 8 - "Thalassotherapy" (6 CE hours) - $999
*Please Contact Us for a Detailed Schedule of Class Locations and Times if Booking Classes Individually
ATTEND A HYDROTHERAPY SEMINAR ABROAD IN
GERMANY AND ICELAND!
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2016 European Hydrotherapy Seminar Description:
Earn your live massage therapy CEs or nurse continuing education units (CEUs) abroad in Europe--the birthplace of Hydrotherapy! Your trip will begin on your flight to Iceland where you will learn basic phrases and a brief history of this enchanting country where legends of elves and trolls abound. Shortly after your arrival in Keflavik, students will be whisked away to the Blue Lagoon--an outdoor geothermal pool of sea and fresh water that is heated by a volcano and contains silica, algae, and minerals. Afterwards, enjoy a beautiful ride to your hotel room, which is located just a short walk from the major attractions in downtown Reykjavik, which you will be free to explore for the rest of the day or possibility book a northern lights tour that evening (highly recommended). The following morning, students will enjoy a hearty breakfast and then have the entire day to spend sightseeing, book a local tour, or even venture outside the city on their own to explore the magnificent landscapes that make Iceland so captivating and the backdrop of countless films.
On day #3, we fly onward to Germany for several days of intense instruction on Hydrotherapy (18 CE Hours) and the German language, which will involve live lectures and field trips to a traditional German Christmas Market and a fantastic Hydrotherapy spa where you will have an opportunity to see the world's largest sauna (as of this writing). In addition, attendees can also practice their newly acquired language skills while visiting other various German Christmas Markets, thermal spas, and historical towns at their leisure during their two days of free time. (These free days are consecutive, which allows time for taking a train or road trip to the neighboring countries of France, Switzerland, or even Austria!) After enjoying over a week of exploration and learning, you will head back to Orlando, Florida to spread your knowledge of Hydrotherapy, the German and Icelandic languages, and tales of this magical trip to Europe.
When:
Tuesday, December 6th through Thursday, December 15th (2016)
Where:
Iceland and Germany
What Classes:
Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 6 - "German Aufguss Sauna Therapy" (6 CE hours)
Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 7 - "Kneipp Water Therapy" (6 CE hours)
Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 9 - "European Spa Water-Circuit Treatments" (6 CE hours)
Introductory German for Healthcare and Hospitality Professionals (6 CE hours)
Professional Ethics for Massage Therapists (3 CE hours)
Basic Icelandic for Beginners (3 CE hours)
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Program Total: 30 Credit Hours
[The 18-hours of Live, Hands-On Hydrotherapy CEUs are approved by the NCBTMB (Provider #799) and both the Florida & Georgia Boards of Massage Therapy (Provider #50-17267). The 6 credits in German and 3 credits in Icelandic are approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Provider #50-17267) but have not yet been submitted to the NCBTMB for approval. The 3 CE Hours in Professional Ethics are approved by both the Florida/Georgia Boards of Massage Therapy and the NCBTMB. All classes are also approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-17267), and nurse participants will receive two online classes (Preventing Medical Errors - 2 CE Hours and HIV Awareness - 1 CE Hour) in lieu of the Professional Ethics for Massage Therapists course. Please see the bottom of our "About" page for a list of other state boards that currently accept NCBTMB-approved classes as CE credits for renewal. In addition, the NCBTMB has a list of states that accept NCBTMB approved CEs on their website.]
How to Register:
You can reach us through our online form by clicking HERE or emailing info@livemassageceus.com for more information prior to registering to ensure availability.
Schedule:
Tuesday, December 6th: Fly from Florida to Iceland in the Evening; Receive Written Icelandic Language/History Materials for In-Flight Reading
Wednesday, December 7th: Arrive the Next Morning in Iceland and Drive to Blue Lagoon; Depart the Blue Lagoon in the Afternoon with the Group (or Later on Your Own) and Check Into Hotel; You are Then Free to Explore the beautiful town of Reykjavik at Your Leisure or Arrange a Private Tour to See the Northern Lights
Thursday, December 8th: FREE DAY! After a hearty breakfast, you are free to explore Reykjavik (or anywhere in Iceland for that matter) on your own and at your leisure. Some options include booking a local tour (i.e., Icelandic Pony Riding, Whale Sighting, visiting the Golden Circle, searching for the Northern Lights, etc.), renting a car and venturing out on your own, or simply exploring all of the attractions Reykjavik has to offer by foot
Friday, December 9th: Fly from Iceland to Germany in the Morning; Arrive in Frankfurt, Germany in the Afternoon and then Enjoy a Private Transfer to Lodging for Check-In; Attend Afternoon Meeting with Instructor About Conference Information/Schedule of Events and Brief German Lesson; Afterwards, You are Free to Explore the Local Town on Your Own
Saturday, December 10th: Breakfast, Lecture on German Language and Professional Ethics (All Day), Lunch, and Evening Trip to a Local German Christmas Market
Sunday, December 11th: Breakfast, Lecture on Hydrotherapy (All Day), and Lunch (Free Time in Evening)
Monday, December 12th: Breakfast, Trip to German Hydrotherapy Spa (All Day), and Certificate Ceremony in the Evening
Tuesday, December 13th: FREE DAY! Use this Opportunity to Practice Your Newly Acquired German Language Skills by Visiting the Surrounding Towns and Cities, Which are Filled With History and Charming Christmas Markets; You May Also Travel by Rail or Car to the Surrounding Countries of Either France, Switzerland, or Austria; All Travel on Free Days is at Your Leisure (and Own Cost), so You Are More Than Welcome to Book a Night on Your Own in One of These Places; *Optional Tours to German Hydrotherapy Spas/Cities/Christmas Markets Also Available at an Additional Cost
Wednesday, December 14th: FREE DAY Until Evening! You May Explore any Surrounding Area at Your Leisure During this Day but Must be Back to Your Accommodations at Designated Time in the Evening for Final Group Meeting and Farewell; *Optional Tours to German Hydrotherapy Spas/Cities/Christmas Markets Also Available at an Additional Cost
Thursday, December 15th: Breakfast & Departure from Frankfurt, Germany to Florida in the Afternoon; Arrive into Orlando in the Evening on Same Day
Example Videos for Field Trips:
Click on the Following Links to View the Youtube Videos, Which Provide More Information on the European Thermal Spas That Conference Participants Will be Visiting During Their Field Trips:
Thermen & Badewelt Sinsheim
Blue Lagoon Iceland
Trip Cost/Tuition:
- $2,999 Discounted Tuition for Early Registration | $3,499 for Late Registration (Tuition May be Tax Deductible; Please Speak to Your Tax Accountant About Whether or Not This Expense Will Qualify for a Tax Deduction. Tuition May Qualify for Tuition Reimbursement From Your Company; Please Speak With Your Human Resources Director to Determine This Possibility.)
Included in Cost/Tuition:
- Shared Hotel Accommodation (Double Occupancy) in Iceland (2-nights) with Breakfast Included
- Transfer Service from KEF Airport to Blue Lagoon
- Transfer Service from Blue Lagoon to Hotel in Reykjavik
- Transfer Service from Hotel in Reykjavik to KEF Airport
- Entrance Fee to Blue Lagoon
- Shared Accommodation (Double Occupancy) in Germany (6-nights) with 4-Breakfasts (Breakfast not Provided on 2 'Free Days' to Give Students the Opportunity to Explore Local Cafes and Bakeries on Their Own and and Practice Speaking in the German Language); and 2-Lunches Included (1 Meal on Each Lecture Day)
- Transfer Service from FRA Airport to Lodging (Round-trip)
- Transfer Service to German Hydrotherapy Spa (Round-trip)
- Entrance Fee for Hydrotherapy Spa in Germany
- Transfer from Lodging in Germany to Local Christmas Market (Round-trip) and Guided Tour
- 30-Hours of Classes [3-Credits of Icelandic for Beginners and 6 Credits of Introductory German for Hospitality & Healthcare Professionals—the language classes are approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy for live CEUs but have not yet been submitted to the NCBTMB for approval; 3 Credits of Professional Ethics for Massage Therapists (NCBTMB Approved); and 18-hours of NCBTMB and Florida/Georgia Boards of Massage Therapy Approved Live, Hands-On Hydrotherapy CEs for Massage Therapists); all of the classes offered on this trip are also approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.] (NCBTMB Provider #799 | Florida/Georgia Boards of Massage Therapy and Florida Board of Nursing Approved Provider #50-17267)
NOT Included in Cost/Tuition:
- Anything NOT Mentioned in List of Included Costs (See Above)
Examples of Items NOT Included in Cost/Tuition:
- Round-trip Airfare From Orlando, Florida to Frankfurt, Germany (Including 1-Stopover in Keflavik, Iceland) estimated at approximately $933 - $1,080; *Please Contact Us to Assist With Flight Arrangements BEFORE Booking Your Flight as We Have Negotiated Special Group Rates and Reserved Space for Conference Participants; You Must Travel On Our Fight to Ensure the Same Arrival Times into Iceland and Germany to Accommodate Field Trips
- Transfer Service to and from Orlando Airport
- Lunches (Except for 2 Lecture Days), Breakfast on 2 'Free Days' in Germany, and Dinners
- Local tours in Iceland and/or Germany
- Any Additional Travel/Accommodation on Free Days
- Spa Services at Thermal Spas
- Personal Expenses and Gratuities
- Single Room Supplement
- Travel Cancellation/Medical/Lost Baggage Insurance (Highly Recommended!)
- Anything NOT Mentioned in List of Included Costs (See Above)
Individual Class Tuition Fees:
For local residents in Germany (or students not requiring lodging, food or transfers), conference classes may be booked individually as follows:
Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 6 - "German Aufguss Sauna Therapy" (6 CE hours) - $499
Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 7 - "Kneipp Water Therapy" (6 CE hours) - $499
Healing Hydrotherapy Series: Lesson 9 - "European Spa Water-Circuit Treatments" (6 CE hours) - $499
Introductory German for Hospitality & Healthcare Professionals (6 CE hours) - $499
Professional Ethics for Massage Therapists (3 CE hours) - $75 (*Or Free With Registration to All Other Classes)
Please contact us for special, discounted pricing for military personnel and their families currently stationed in Germany: info@livemassageceus.com
*Please Contact Us for a Detailed Schedule of Class Locations and Times if Booking Classes Individually
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When: Monday, November 9th, 2015 to Friday, November 13th, 2015
Where: Sailing from the Port of Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico
Class: Introductory German for Healthcare and Hospitality
Professionals (12 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved
Live CEUs)
Instructor: Mary-Rachel Clark (FL Provider #50-17267)
Contact: Email info@livemassageceus.com
Cost: $499 for New Students and Only $249 for Previous HFIOL
Students!
Where: Sailing from the Port of Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico
Class: Introductory German for Healthcare and Hospitality
Professionals (12 Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved
Live CEUs)
Instructor: Mary-Rachel Clark (FL Provider #50-17267)
Contact: Email info@livemassageceus.com
Cost: $499 for New Students and Only $249 for Previous HFIOL
Students!
Photo Used Under Creative Commons From Dennis Jarvis
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Why Attend?
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone in the healthcare or hospitality profession to learn some of the most important phrases in German aboard a fun-filled cruise ship! As a beginner's class with no prerequisites required, the instructors will be using interactive games and innovative language learning techniques to ensure that students will retain the information and have fun while learning. It is also an excellent precursor class for students wishing to attend our European Hydrotherapy Conference Trip in December of this or any other year because it will give you a chance to learn these valuable language skills before your arrival into Germany. For licensed massage therapists in the state of Florida, you will receive 12 CE hours of live instruction that you can apply towards your 2017 renewal requirements. In addition, the class will be held on the first "at-sea" day of the cruise, which will ensure that you still have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the cruise experience and the ship's stop at the beautiful Cozumel, Mexico.
Photo Used Under Creative Commons From Mangrove Mike
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*Please note that the listed price does not include the cost of your cruise fare and is only inclusive of the tuition for the class itself. To view the exact cost of your cruise ship fare, please visit www.carnival.com and their November 9th sailing on the Carnival Ecstasy ship from the Port of Miami going to Cozumel, Mexico. Keep in mind that taxes, port fees, drink packages, and gratuities are additional costs added onto the cruise ship's stateroom fare. As of this writing (7/31/2015), the published fare was $159 per person in an interior cabin and totaled $485.46 for two people with the cruise rate, taxes, fees, and port expenses included. In addition, this class is only approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and has not yet been approved by the NCBTMB.
