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(Athletico) Virtual Level I: IASTM Fundamentals - Saturday, June 21, 2025
*This course is for Athletico Employees Only*
This course is eligible for up to 7.5 Hours of CE Credit.
This is a Live, 4-Hour Virtual course. This is an introductory skills acquisition course covering the basics of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). Participants will receive hands-on instruction in the appropriate use of IASTM, through a lab-focused teaching format. This course first addresses the science behind the myofascial system and myofascial dysfunction, the history and science of IASTM, and the current body of IASTM research. Participants will then learn IASTM instrument anatomy, basic IASTM strokes, including how to target specific soft tissue regions and dysfunctions, and relevant IASTM treatment parameters & variables with a focus on clinical rationale to support the overall treatment strategy.
Location: Zoom
Instructor: TBD
Course Time: 11:30 AM-4:00 PM EST, 10:30 AM-3:00 PM CST, 9:30 AM-2:00 PM MST, 8:30 AM-1:00 PM PST
Prerequisites: None
For additional details including completion requirements, CE approvals, and course schedule please see the table below.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE VIRTUAL FORMAT:
This is a LAB-based and interactive course. It is strongly recommended (but not required) to have access to the following:
1. (For IASTM) At least one IASTM tool and a partner / "patient" to practice on.
2. (For BFR) BFR equipment. BFR application / practice can be performed on a partner or yourself.
Our in-person and virtual courses cover the same information, course objectives, and have the same certification exams. For virtual, the live (zoom) portion has a condensed schedule.
Email education@hawkgrips.com with questions.
- Course Description
- Course Schedule
- Learning Objectives
- Completion Requirements
- CEU Approvals: Virtual Level I
- Disclosures
- 2.5-Hour, Online, Self-Paced pre-course modules and quiz are required to be completed prior to the live portion
Time | Content |
11:45-12:45 AM | Virtual Lecture – Review of Pre-Course |
12:45-1:15 PM | Lab 1: IASTM Strokes |
1:15-2:00 PM | Lab 2: Thigh, Hip, and Low Back |
2:00-2:45 PM | Lab 3: Shoulder, Neck, Elbow, and Forearm |
2:45-3:15 PM | Lab 4: Knee & Treatment Over Incision or Laceration Scars |
3:15-3:45 PM | Lab 5: Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot |
3:45-4:00 PM | Skills Integration, Q & A |
Self-Paced | Online Certification Exam (45 Questions) |
At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Review the current science behind the myofascial system and myofascial dysfunction
- Understand the anatomy of different IASTM instruments and IASTM treatment considerations
- Recognize common IASTM treatment variables and techniques
- Demonstrate preferred IASTM treatment strokes and the use of different instruments for specific body regions
Education Level: Beginner
The following items are required to receive a completion certificate and / or CEU certificate:
- Pre-Course Modules + Quiz (70% to pass, unlimited attempts given)
- Attend entire live portion of course
- Post-Course Exam (80% to pass, unlimited attempts given)
- Post-Course Evaluation
All portions, with the exception of the live portion, are completed in our online learning platform. Attendance at the live portion is tracked. A completion certificate will be available upon completion of the post-course evaluation.
CE approvals for HawkGrips courses are accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state regulatory boards. Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapist Assistants, and Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants can visit our CEU information page for the most up to date CE approval information for each of our courses.
Please note, rules and regulations can change frequently without notification. Please check with your professional and/or state licensing authority to confirm course approval and contact hour awards.
CEU Information PageThe authors and presenters of this content are consultants of HawkGrips. Instructors do not receive reimbursement for the sale of HawkGrips instruments or products at any time.
HawkGrips instruments and products are used for demonstration purposes. Demo instruments and products are also provided for lab-based instruction during in-person courses. Participants are under no obligation to use or purchase HawkGrips branded instruments or products at any time.
The sole purpose of all HawkGrips courses is to provide educational content.
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