Massage course

Students will learn how to evaluate deliver an effective massage treatment, stage by stage in a professional manner, whilst considering all aspects of professionalism and safety for the client.

Learning outcomes for this unit include:

• Prepare and deliver a body massage treatment, in a safe, comfortable environment, in line with current legislation & working practice.
• Through effective client consultation, learn how to respond to any presenting contra-indications and provide a safe, appropriate and comfortable massage treatment as appropriate for the individual client.
• Be able to identify important body surface landmarks, such as muscles and bones
• Be able to develop a massage routine for each individual client based on their needs and requirements on the day.
• Development of a holistic approach – treating the ‘mind, body and spirit’
• Correct use and delivery of all classical massage techniques, whilst observing the correct use of body posture/mechanics by the therapist, in order to prevent injury.
• Understand the benefits of massage on a physical level
• Identify opportunities for self-development and a range of holistic approaches.

Students will be expected to undertake case studies as part of the course at home; however, some of this work will be carried out during the class time as well.
This unit is externally examined by a visiting ITEC examiner and the exam will be 45 minutes long.

Human Anatomy and Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies, covering all major systems and their functions, incorporating:

• Cell Structure, Tissue 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 System
• Endocrine System – Hormonal producing organs and role of hormones in the human body
• Respiratory System – Lungs and air pathways
• Digestive System
• Genito-Urinary System – Kidneys and water metabolism
• Reproductive System

Assignment based learning which allows the student to research four other complementary therapies in the form of four assignments – these will be submitted and marked internally by the school

Assignment based learning – students will write their own business plan in relation to a holistic business – internally marked and assessed by the school