Holistic Massage
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Course Overview
The foundation course for complementary therapy. The course provides students with a thorough understanding of Anatomy and Physiology of the body so that they have a complete knowledge of the structure and functions of each area on which they are working. The course includes Holistic Massage incorporating the classical movements treating the whole body.
- Course Content
- Entry Requirements
- Accreditation
- Career Opportunities
- Optional Training Packages
- Further Training
Course Content
Module 1: Anatomy and Physiology
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- The Skin
- The Cell
- Circulatory & Lymphatic Systems
- Respiratory System
- Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Urinary System
- Reproductive System
Module 2: Holistic Massage
- Anatomy & Massage
o Holistic Approach
o Swedish (classical) massage
o Integral biology
o Classical massage movements:
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Frictions
- Percussion
- Vibrations
- Passive
o Physiological and psychological effects of massage
o Anatomical structures & their function
o Client’s skin type
o Appropriate medium selection
o Common ailments and contraindications to massage
o Possible reactions & contra-indications
o Importance of massage for clients and families receiving palliative or social care
- Client Care & Consultation
o Methods of consultation
o Client consent to treatment
o Referral procedures
o Other complementary therapies
o Home care advice
o Evaluation and review of massage treatment/programme
- Health, Safety & Quality Compliance
o Legislation
o First Aid emergencies
o Correct hygiene procedure
Module 3: Professional Conduct & Business Awareness
- Professional Conduct:
- Points of professionalism
- Appropriate consultation card design
- Professional working relationship
- Professional rapport
- Appropriate therapist appearance
- Client confidentiality
- Client consent
- Contraindications related to treatments
- Impact of advertising & legal implications of the relevant laws
- Professional indemnity insurance
- First Aid Administration
- Accident documentation
- Medical assistance and fire alarm
- Electrical equipment safety checks
- Hygienic terms
- Types of infection
- Blood transmitted diseases
- Ethical & Appropriate conversation
- Methods of sterilisation/sanitisation
- Personal hygiene
- Salon hygiene methods
- Waste disposal
- Treatment contraindications
- Client Modesty, Towel management & Client Care
- Accurate client records
- Client communication
- Negative feedback management
- Effective questioning techniques
- Appropriate body language
- Commercially acceptable timing
- ‘Code of Ethics’
- Continual Professional Development
- Interior planning of a treatment room
- Business Awareness:
- Accounting systems
- Stock control system
- Retail service
- Basic principles of selling
- Role of the receptionist
- Main forms of advertising
- Presentation/demonstration Techniques
- Treatment Cost
- Security implications
Entry Requirements
No previous qualifications required. Candidates must be over 16 years of age to enrol.
Candidates already with ITEC Anatomy & Physiology Qualifications can Pre-requisite – Candidates must hold the ITEC Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology (can be taken concurrently with this unit) or the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Body Treatments or equivalent Unit 22 Professional Conduct and Business Awareness is also mandatory.
Accreditation
ITEC Level 3 (International) Diploma in Holistic Massage (UK Accreditation: QAN 100/2404/9).
Career Opportunities
Internationally qualified Holistic Masseuse eligible to work in a spa, salon or clinical environment.
Optional Training Packages
Option 1: ITEC Holisitc Massage + ITEC Anatomy & Physiology + Professional Conduct & Business Awareness = €1600.00 (Including Exam Fees)
Option 2: ITEC Holisitc Massage + ITEC Anatomy & Physiology = €1400.00 (Including Exam Fees)
Option 3: ITEC Holisitc Massage + Professional Conduct & Business Awareness = €1200.00 (Including Exam Fees)
Please contact us for further information regarding available course packages.
Further Training
- ITEC Spa Therapy/ Treatments (Highly Recommended)
- ITEC Beauty Specialist
- ITEC Diet & Nutrition or Healthy Eating (Recommended for all Therapists)
