The Vagus Nerve: Assessment, Therapy Techniques, and Clinical Applications (5 hrs)
The Vagus Nerve: Assessment, Therapy Techniques, and Clinical Applications (5 hrs)

The Vagus Nerve: Assessment, Therapy Techniques, and Clinical Applications (5 hrs)

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The Vagus Nerve: Assessment, Therapy Techniques, and Clinical Applications

5 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with John Wilks

Enhancing Rehabilitative Therapies with Vagus Nerve Stimulation is a practical online course exploring the anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic relevance of the vagus nerve for rehabilitation and manual therapy professionals.

Enhancing Rehabilitative Therapies with Vagus Nerve Stimulation combines clear theoretical instruction with step-by-step demonstrations presented by author and manual therapist John Wilks.

The course is designed to help practitioners better understand the vagus nerve, its role in health and wellbeing, and how manual therapy approaches may be thoughtfully integrated into rehabilitative practice.

Course Overview

Across this 5-hour CE/CPD course, John Wilks introduces the anatomy, physiology, and functions of the vagus nerve through engaging video tutorials and practical demonstrations.

Participants will explore how vagus nerve stimulation may relate to overall health, wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and rehabilitative care, while developing a clearer understanding of how these concepts can be applied responsibly within professional practice.

The course includes 2 hours of video classes and a fully illustrated 140-page course text, providing both practical guidance and in-depth educational support for therapists seeking to expand their understanding of vagus nerve-focused approaches.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus
Vagus Nerve Anatomy Understanding the structure, pathways, and clinical relevance of this important cranial nerve
Physiology and Function Exploring the role of the vagus nerve in nervous system regulation, health, and wellbeing
Manual Therapy Applications Step-by-step approaches for applying vagus nerve-focused techniques within professional practice
Rehabilitative Integration How vagus nerve concepts may be incorporated into broader therapeutic and rehabilitative care
Clinical Confidence and Safety Developing thoughtful, responsible, and scope-aware approaches to treatment planning

Course Content

The course combines anatomy education, physiological explanation, practical demonstrations, and supporting text-based learning to help practitioners understand the vagus nerve and its relevance to rehabilitative therapy.

Module Focus
Introduction to the Vagus Nerve Foundational anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic context
Functions of the Vagus Nerve Nervous system regulation, health, wellbeing, and autonomic influence
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Concepts Understanding stimulation principles and their therapeutic relevance
Manual Therapy Techniques Step-by-step demonstrations and practical application guidance
Integration into Rehabilitative Practice Applying concepts responsibly within manual therapy, rehabilitation, and client care

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, chiropractors, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, and other qualified practitioners interested in nervous system-informed therapeutic approaches.

It is especially relevant for professionals who want to better understand the vagus nerve and explore how vagus nerve stimulation concepts may support rehabilitative therapy, manual therapy, stress regulation, and whole-person care.

About John Wilks

John Wilks is an author, educator, and experienced manual therapist with a long-standing interest in subtle therapeutic approaches, nervous system regulation, and integrative bodywork.

His teaching is clear, thoughtful, and grounded in practical application, helping practitioners connect anatomical and physiological concepts with safe, respectful, and clinically relevant therapeutic techniques.

Included With This Course

Included Details
Video Classes 2 hours of video tutorials and step-by-step demonstrations presented by John Wilks
Illustrated Course Text Fully illustrated 140-page course text with in-depth insights and practical guidance
Online Exam Assessment included for course completion
Certificate Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion
Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material anytime
Subtitles English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.

Course: The Vagus Nerve
Approvals Listed: 67
CE Broker Provider: #20-1224152
Approvals in alphabetical order
Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General*
Approved Hours: 5
Alaska Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 5
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP)
Approved Hours: 5
Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Approved Hours: 5
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Arkansas Board of Massage
Approved Hours: 5
Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
Approved Hours: 5
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Approved Hours: 5
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Approved Hours: 5
Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA)
Approved Hours: 2
Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA)
Approved Hours: 4
Certified Registered Massage Therapist Assc (CRMTA)
Approved Hours: 5 - Secondary
CEU/CPD Self-Cert
Approved Hours: 5
Chiropractic Board of Australia
Approved Hours: 5
College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC)
Approved Hours: 5
College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB)
Approved Hours: 5
College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL)
Approved Hours: 2.5
College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO)
Approved Hours: 5
College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)
Approved Hours: 5
Connecticut Board of Chiropractors
Approved Hours: 5
Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork
Approved Hours: 5
Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Approved Hours: 5
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General*
Approved Hours: 5
Georgia Board of Nursing
Approved Hours: 5
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Indiana Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Iowa Board of Chiropractic
Approved Hours: 5
Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Kansas Chiropractic Association
Approved Hours: 5
Maine Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
Approved Hours: 5
Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)
Approved Hours: 5
Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM)
Approved Hours: 5
Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS)
Approved Hours: 5
Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
Approved Hours: 5
Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Approved Hours: 5
Montana Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Approved Hours: 5
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Approved Hours: 5
Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
Approved Hours: 5
NCBTMB - New York
Approved Hours: 5
Nebraska Massage Licensure Board
Approved Hours: 5
Nevada Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 5
New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 5
New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Ohio Chiropractic Board
Approved Hours: 5
Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Approved Hours: 5
Oregon Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 5
Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA)
Approved Hours: 5
Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO)
Approved Hours: 5
South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel
Approved Hours: 5
South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 5
Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure
Approved Hours: 5
Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy)
Approved Hours: 5
Washington Board of Massage
Approved Hours: 5
West Virginia Massage Licensure Board
Approved Hours: 5
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 5
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy)
Approved Hours: 5

Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.

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