ITEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA in HOLISTIC MASSAGE

Perhaps the oldest of the healing arts, massage is in its many forms essential to total good health. A highly-trained experienced therapist with a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology and sensitivity of touch can improve and even correct any of the following conditions:
• back pain • neck and shoulder tension • arthritis • rheumatism • neuralgia • mental and physical fatigue • stress • removing waste products that accumulate in muscles after sport • calf cramps and other muscle spasms • improving muscle tone • rehabilitating stroke patients • reducing the healing time of fractures, breaks, dislocations, sprains and strains; chest pain • improving circulation • breaking and preventing adhesions to affect greater mobility • improving the function of internal organs; digestion • lymphatic system • nasal conditions and sinusitis • bronchial problems • all types of headaches and migraine • pre-menstrual tension and menopausal problems • wrinkles and rejuvenation • reducing body fluid.

The Course

This is a 3-module course specially structured to suit those students who prefer intensive, part-time, or residential attendance. The Diploma is covered with 3 units:
Anatomy and Physiology
Massage
Professional Conduct and Business Awareness

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology is the foundation for all other complementary therapies. It is comprised of several units to cover all the systems of the body. The course covers the body structures and how things work as well as diseases and disorders allowing therapists to work safely and competently.

Muscular System
Skeletal System
Neurological System
Digestive System
Vascular System
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Lymphatic System
Endocrine System
Cells and tissues
Skin
Reproductive System

During the course students are expected to produce a folder of anatomy and physiology coursework, which will be inspected by the principal and the examiner.

Massage

Massage prepares the therapist to treat clients to a relaxing and stress releasing massage. You will learn a full body treatment that you can adapt to client needs. Again this is a foundation to lead on to any of the other complementary therapies.

Massage Theory

Muscular System.
The importance of the holistic approach.
The history and development of classical Swedish massage.
The benefits of massage.
Consultation procedures including thorough medical history, general lifestyle and home care advice.
Hygiene procedures.
The contraindications to massage - total, local and conditions requiring G.P or specialist permission.
Client care.
The classical massage movements and their physiological effects and psychological effects.
A brief study of other complementary therapies.
How to deal with First Aid Emergencies in the clinic. A FIRST AID CERTIFICATE WILL BE ISSUED

Massage Practical

Students will be taught to perform the classical massage movements.
All areas of the body including the face will be thoroughly covered and students will demonstrate their ability to adapt the massage according to the client's needs and to identify areas requiring attention.
Students will practice on each other or on patients under close supervision.
Numbers are strictly limited so that no more than 6 students will be carrying out a treatment at one time.
Whilst working students will demonstrate appropriate client care, correct hygiene procedures and demonstrate that they are able to recognise any contraindications to massage.
They will be able to understand and explain the structures that they are working over.

Massage Case Studies

Students will treat 5 clients 4 times each and record all outcomes.

Professional Conduct and Business Awareness

Professional Conduct and Business Awareness prepares the new therapist for working in industry. It covers legislation relating to good practice, building customer relations and developing a business in the field of complementary healthcare.

The study will include the importance of professionalism and why it is necessary to build up a rapport with the medical profession and other therapists. Students will be instructed on how to set up and operate a clinic/private practice.
They will understand the laws involved with setting up a practice, acts and their relevance to a clinic situation, the accounting systems required and the main forms of advertising.
Students will have knowledge of how to plan the interior of their own treatment room.
Students are expected to complete assignments as part of the course as well as home study and revision.

Professional Insurance and Member Associations

Student insurance and subsequent full professional insurance can be obtained through the following organisations:
Complementary Therapists Association
IPTI Independent Professional Therapists International

Exam procedure

All students are automatically entered for the ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage.
Anatomy and Physiology
A one hour theory paper
Massage theory
A one hour theory paper
Professional conduct and business awareness
A one hour theory paper
Practical
Students will perform a full body massage demonstrating the appropriate classical massage movements. Pressure must be adapted to suit the client, area and movement.
Client care, hygiene, appearance and posture of the therapist will be assessed.

The past 3 years exam pass rates are currently 100% with most students achieving credits and distinctions

Requirements: Eligible Students

Admission is at the discretion of the principal.
Students must be twenty years of age or over.
This course requires a high level of English Language ability in reading, writing and study skills.

Course Fees

£995.00 Course fee
£90.00 I.T.E.C. examination fee (payable on Part 2 of the course)
£295 deposit required to secure place on the course
Balance of fees payable by 2 equal instalments: 10 days prior to commencement and Part 2

Course sessions start at 9.30am and finish by 6pm
Please go to enrolments to apply online

College of Natural Medicine & Health Centre

BEAUMONT

HOLISTIC MASSAGE

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