Intensive Level 3 Diploma in Body Massage (ITEC)

• London United Kingdom
• Start: Jul 19 2022 00:00
• Finish: Dec 01 2024 00:00
• Time zone: Europe/London

We offer the opportunity to condense a body massage course which usually takes 4 months into only 3 weeks. As the name suggests it is intensive and requires commitment on your behalf.
The Intensive Level 3 Certificate in Body Massage (ITEC) course provides training for giving safe massage treatments that are both commercially acceptable and performed in accordance with legislation and establishment rules.
Upon successful completion of  the course you will be a fully qualified masseur who can gain insurance and set up your own business or gain employment within the industry.
Content
Whilst enrolled upon the course you will study three distinct units:
Body massage
Anatomy and physiology
Business Practice for Complementary Therapies
You will study anatomy and physiology which covers the following:
Body systems: skeletal, muscular, circulatory and lymphatic, neurological, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive
Histology
Anatomical planes and positions
Skin, hair and nails
Common pathologies affecting each body system
Applying the foundation of knowledge of anatomy and physiology, you will learn how to give a full body massage. During the course you will cover the following:
Full body massage using a variety of techniques
The treatment environment and the working area
Therapist appearance and behaviour
Client care and preparation
Legislation and working practices
Client consultations including contraindications and restrictions
Reflective practice
The history and philosophy of massage
Good practice and legal obligations
Principles and practice for complementary therapies
 
Whilst studying you will both give and receive massages so please be prepared; this is a practical, hands-on course.
The full course fee is £1600.
More information about the assessment and entry requirements can be found on the website: http://www.stmarys.ac.uk/short-courses/intensive-massage-course-level-3-itec.htm. Alternatively, contact us at shortcourses@stmarys.ac.uk or call 020 8240 4321 during office hours.