Holistic Massage
Holistic Massage
HOLISTIC MASSAGE
Successful candidates will be awarded the I.T.E.C. HOLISTIC MASSAGE DIPLOMA
A 21 week combination course comprising both theoretical and practical elements.
This comprises three modules . Unit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology . Unit 2 - Holistic massage theory . Unit 22 Professional conduct and business awareness (Unit 1, Anatomy & Physiology module is also awarded Diploma status in its own right)
Approximately one half of each class period is devoted to theoretical study. Theoretical home study should be undertaken in order to consolidate class work. Theoretical multi-choice tests are given as homework as part of course assessment.
The practical element introduces the techniques of massage - effleurage, petrissage, etc. and goes on to teach a full body treatment in Holistic Massage.
Approximately one half of each class period is devoted to practical work. A tutorn will demonstrate the techniques to be learned; students will then practice those techniques upon each other under supervision.
SYLLABUS
Systems of the Body
CELLS & TISSUES, MUSCULAR, NEUROLOGICAL, SKELETAL, VASCULAR, LYMPHATIC, SKIN, DIGESTIVE, GENITO-URINARY, RESPIRATORY and ENDOCRINE
- . Definition - the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes
- . Functions of the skin and common skin diseases
- . Cells - structure and functions
- . The history, theory and philosophy of body massage
- . Definition and purposes of massage
- . Psychological and physiological effects of massage
- . Contraindications to massage
- . An introduction to the other Natural Therapies
- . The Holistic approach - treating the whole person
- . Classical massage movements Effleurage: Petrissage: Frictions:Tapotement.
- . Client Care and Modesty - Towel Draping
- . Massage medium - oil, cream and talc
- . How to set up a practice
- . Home visiting
- . Record keeping
- . Taking case histories
ITEC HOLISTIC MASSAGE EXAMINATION CRITERIA
Case study work
ITEC require a total of 20 case studies to be completed and handed to the practical examiner for final grading.
Students are required to treat 5 people 4 times each.
Practical Examination
Full body massage with repetitive movements curtailed. Duration approximately 45 minutes. (For February 2008 course Students must ensure that they are available for examination on Friday 8th August 2008)
Oral Questions
At the discretion of the Practical Examiner
Theory Examination
Each of the three modules of the course has a one-hour, 50 question, multi-choice exam
- Unit 1- Anatomy & Physiology
- Unit 2 - Holistic massage
- Unit 22 - Professional conduct and business awareness
COURSE TIMES
Weekly Holistic Massage classes are held over one, four hour period per week for 21 weeks;
Day or evening, Monday or day only Thursday. Courses commence in February or September
Day classes are held between 10.00am and 2.00pm,
Evening classes are held between 6.00pm and 10.00pm.
Weekend Holistic Massage classes are held over one weekend per month for five months. 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday
(months 1 to 4 are held on the 4th weekend, month 5 is held on the 2nd weekend)
To satisfy ITEC requirements students of all Holistic Massage courses will be required to attend an additional five tutorial sessions. These will be held on Saturday afternoons between 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm. If it is not possible to attend these sessions additional classroom time will be made available.
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