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    Body Basics School of Massage, Sports Massage & Aromatherapy in London UK, offers part-time and intensive courses and training in Holistic Massage course (ITEC & VTCT), Aromatherapy course, Sports Massage course, Anatomy and Physiology as well as the Reflexology course, Baby Massage course, Thai Massage, Indian Head Massage course as well as CDP & Advanced Massage Training courses
 
   
“An excellent massage course. Well balanced and paced
– highly recommended” – Marta
 



Anatomy, Physiology & Massage Courses
ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma Course
FAST TRACK PROGRAMME &
NEW MIXED MODE ATTENDANCE

 
Body Massage

This massage course, also includes solid grounding in anatomy and physiology and has been developed to teach any aspiring individual the fundamentals of therapeutic bodywork.

It forms the stepping stone and open's the door for many other body work and massage courses.

WE ARE NOW FOLLOWING THE NEW ITEC QCF SYLLABUS (QUALIFICATION CREDIT FRAMEWORK) WHICH ALLOWS DIPLOMAS TO COUNT AS CREDITS TOWARDS FUTURE EDUCATION / UNIVERSITY COURSES
On completion of this massage diploma course you can start your own business by working from a health centre, clinic, home or carry out home visits.

Successful completion of this course will also allow students to join the General Council for Massage Therapy which is emerging as the lead body for massage therapy in the UK
 
MASSAGE COURSE CONTENT & WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
 

The following are a list of some of the topics which are covered in this professional massage course:

Massage Theory & Practice

  • The principles of Holistic Therapeutic Body Massage, and guidance on how to develop a massage routine for each individual client.
  • Development of a holistic approach - treating the 'mind, body and spirit'.
  • The proper application of massage techniques and use of body posture.
  • The benefits of massage and its contraindications.
  • Identification and location of body surface landmarks - including muscles and bones
Human Anatomy
  • Basics of Human Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology, covering all major systems and their functions:
    • Cell Structure and Skin Cellular Composition
    • Muscular and Skeletal Systems
    • Cardiovascular - Heart and Blood Circulation
    • Lymphatic System - Lymph glands and production of Tissue Fluid
    • Neurological System - Brain and Nervous Tissue
    • Endocrine System - Main endocrine organs and role of hormones
    • Respiratory System - Lungs and air pathways
    • Genito-Urinary System - Kidneys and water metabolism
Professionalism& Business
  • Professionalism, Ethics
  • Concepts and practice of of hygiene
  • Setting up in Practice, forms of Marketing and Business Laws
  • Health & Safety
  • Principles of First Aid
 
MASSAGE COURSE REQUIREMENTS / PREREQUISITES
 
  • No formal training, just an genuine interest in massage, further study and helping people.
  • Home study - leave ample time to do work at home.
  • 1 Final Multiple Choice Papers - Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology
  • A practical examination lasting 1 hour.
  • Six completed case studies (with minimum of 2 treatments each)
  • In addition to above, 18 further Massage treatments
  • Assignments relating to Business, Health & Safety and Less Common Pathology
 
LENGTH OF MASSAGE COURSE


You now have the choice of studying this course by two methods:

FAST TRACK INTENSIVE - You have to attend the school for ALL lectures
Please refer to the current course timetable for details. Click Here


MIXED MODE FAST TRACK - ALL theory is done at home via guided learning and you only attend the school for the practical massage lectures (which will include revision of Anatomy & Physiology).
Please refer to the current course timetable for details. Click Here

For both modes the exams are exactly the same.

 
OPPORTUNITIES
 

Following successful completion, our students have progressed to go on and:

THE EXAMINATION BODY - I.T.E.C.
 

The INTERNATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINATION COUNCIL (I.T.E.C) is an awarding body offering vocational qualifications in Complementary Therapy and Bodywork. ITEC is recognised and regulated by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), and the Department of Education and Employment. ITEC is an independent examining body that offers impartiality and objectivity in its examinations.

ITEC is recognised by insurance companies for professional liability insurance.

Successful completion of this diploma course will provide you with the title of "Massage Therapist", and the knowledge and techniques needed to give a treatment.

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

 
 
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