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Qualification Gained

Certificate of Atttendance with 6 CPD points with the Complementary Medical Association (CMA)

FHT CPD points available.

Introduction

“Massaging People who have Dementia” is a ground-breaking 1 day training course which will give you the tools to set up a positive, relationship with a client who has dementia. The course is for people who are already qualified in massage or hands on therapies, but wish to advance their skills, and build on their current knowledge to give them the confidence to practice more proficiently in this field.

The course will dispel some of the myths around dementia as well as celebrate the positive aspects. Understanding your client or the person you care for equips you better to give them a massage treatment so they will benefit for longer.

This is a very exciting opportunity to attend a unique, & in turn, fun & profound training day which combines the cutting edge techniques of being able to genuinely make people with dementia feel more comfortable about touch. Through this course you will gain the skills to deliver a fantastic hands-on package to some wonderful people.

For further information, please click here to read an article published in the latest FHT magazine by the tutor Nicole Mitchell.

Course Structure

• Defining Dementia, dispelling some myths
• Benefits of massage
• Contra-indications
• Building relationships with clients - great guidelines for a more fruitful relationship
• Building relationships with carers
• Look after yourself! Positioning, posture & protection, Contracts
• Massage techniques that suit your clients’ mindset
• Holistic Approaches & Useful Research

Course Requirements

ITEC Anatomy, Physiology & Holistic Massage or equivalent

Your Investment Includes

Please note that if you are member of FHT you will receive a discounted rate of £95 to attend this course.

• 6 hours of guided learning of which at least 2 hours are hands on massage
• Comprehensive Manual
• Carrier oils during practical sessions
• A certificate of attendance
• A friendly and relaxed learning environment

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