This Baby Massage Diploma course is designed to teach the theory and practice of how to use Baby Massage. It is a practical course and will demonstrate how to Instruct parents in groups as well as individually on how to massage their baby safely.

The course will also show original footage of Baby Massage as traditionally practised in India.

• The following are a list of some of the topics which are covered in this practically orientated course:
• Origins & History of Baby Massage
• The Importance of Touch
• Baby's World
• The Benefits of Baby Massage
• Contraindications to Baby Massage
• How to carry out a Baby Massage Routine
• How to Teach Baby Massage to Groups and Individuals
• Baby massage and music
• Teaching different groups of parents
• Massage for Special Needs Babies
• Relaxation techniques for parents
• Practical teaching to volunteer parents during the course
• Understanding of colic/babies crying/bonding and attachment theories.

• Work teaching groups of parents or individuals interested in Baby Massage.
• Develop relations with Local GP's and Health Visitors as well work in conjunction with National Organisations helping with under privileged children.
• Go on to further studies such as Baby Yoga & Massage, Yoga & Movement in Infancy & Pre-school Years
• Supplement their full time income by working part time
• Help family and friends by providing regular baby massage treatments
• Develop their Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

Previous study of Anatomy and Physiology, GCSE Human Biology or above is for GICM membership only. If you do not have these qualifications you can still enrol on this course and obtain an FHT Diploma instead. This will also allow you to gain professional insurance cover and practice as a therapist.

THEORY EXAMINATION
Open book exam
25 multiple choice questions
10 short answer questions
6 essay questions on various aspects of the course

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
Ongoing assessment of teaching practice during course
Completion of case studies based on teaching a course to a group of four parents (or more) and babies
Completion of case study on private tuition of baby massage

All work must be completed within four months of the course date.

The Guild of Infant & Child Massage (GICM) is a Professional Association for Teachers of Baby massage and Positive Touch.

It offers its membership the opportunity to be part of an organisation dedicated to supporting the profession by providing:

A National and International register of professional members which will be available for the general public and other professional disciplines.

Actively support the establishment of a single national register for post - natal positive touch teachers.

Encourage understanding and further cause of Infant Massage with general public, medical profession, politicians and the media.

Provide a website for members and general public inquiries

The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) is the oldest Professional Complementary therapy organisation in the UK with a very dedicated membership and has been representing therapists for over 40 years.

It has the largest membership of any multidisciplinary therapy organisation in the UK with over 21,000 members.

It is totally independent of any external commercial interests and is a true not-for-profit organisation. It enforces high professional standards, requiring its members to abide by a strict Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.

Successful completion of this diploma course will provide you with the title of "Baby & Infant Massage Instructor",

Practitioner insurance is also available upon successful completion of the course.