ITEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HOLISTIC MASSAGE

Units 2 - International

Entry requirement - ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology

A career as a massage therapist is an exciting rewarding opportunity which will allow your personal growth and development whist giving you skills that will allow flexible working and financial opportunities. More posts exist for massage therapists than ever before in: Health & Fitness Clubs and Centres, Spas, Clinics, Hospitals and even Cruise ships and Airlines. Together with private practice from home or clinic combinations and possibilities of work are endless.

All our courses are delivered by Qualified and experienced teachers who are also practitioners of the subject. This combined with a flexible approach to teaching will help you as a student achieve a high level of learning and understanding beyond what is currently required by national certification, teaching you the science and art of massage therapy.

We live in stressful times with most of our lives running at full speed with little time for rest or relaxation. Most of us have tight backs, sore necks or aches and pains brought about as a result of the stresses placed up on us. As a massage therapist you can help to resolve these issues and assist others in promoting their own well being through practical massage and theoretical education.

Whilst we all have the innate ability to touch and soothe, the craft of massage therapy will allow you achieve manual dexterity, empathy, sensitivity and awareness from a holistic perspective. Those enrolling on the course should have a genuine desire to not only help others but give a commitment of time, energy and concentration which the learning procedure will require in order to become a professional massage practitioner.

The course consists of in house training and assessment, with exercises, tutorials and group working. In addition students will be required to carry out case study treatments (5 Clients: Each being treated 4 times) outside of in-class hours.

Course content

• Holistic Approach
• History of Massage
• Integral Biology
• Classical massage techniques, Application, physiological and Psychological effects
• Legislation relative to massage
• Consultation, Consent
• Contraindications, Client Care and Modesty, Hygiene procedures
• Homecare advice
• Basic First Aid
• Palliative Care

(The full syllabus can be viewed at www.itecworld.co.uk)

This course is predominantly practical and you will require a massage couch, cover and paper roll for home/field practice. Appropriate uniform (Polo shirt and trousers in White. Black, Brown or Dark Blue). Student insurance is mandatory and available through Embody.

Following successful completion of a mock practical and theory you will be eligible to sit the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage which comprises of a multiple choice theory exam and ITEC assessed practical treatment.

Required Text book for this course is: An Introductory Guide to Massage with CDROM Louise Tucker ISBN 9781903348451.

Course Fees: £550 inc          Non Refundable Deposit £100 on booking

ITEC Exam Fees £85 payable on commencement of course (Includes Theory paper provision and marking, Practical Examination provision and marking. Issue and postage of Diploma on successful completion)

Course Dates:

• Jan 12 – May 12: Saturday (10 x Saturday  from 07/01/12      9.30am - 2.30am) 
• Jan 12 – Apr 12:  Midweek  (7 x Thursdays  24/01/12               9.30am -2.30pm)