ITEC DIPLOMA IN
ON-SITE MASSAGE
This course is held conjointly with
Indian Head Massage
Students may sit either examination or both
This course is designed so that graduates may help to relieve stress and assist clients in the management of their own stress levels
Successful candidates will be awarded I.T.E.C ON-SITE MASSAGE CERTIFICATE
Eligible Students - ITEC graduates and members of caring professions, nurses, social workers, leisure industry members, beauty therapists provided they have qualified in ITEC Holistic Massage or its equivalent.
Study to include:
. Knowledge of the 'fight or flight' syndrome including the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system, the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal hormones involved.
. Knowledge of the common causes of stress, to include:
Health . Financial . Personal relationships . Physical. . Home based . Work related . Environmental
Explain integral biology
Discuss how the body is affected by the following factors: . Environmental . Social . Economic
. Explain the physical signs and symptoms that stress can produce
Explain the psychological signs and symptoms that stress can produce
Describe the effect that stress can have on all the systems of the body
Explain how diet and nutrition can affect stress levels
Understand the effects of food intolerances. (E numbers, additives, artificial preservatives)
Explain the effect of caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and other 'quick fixes' on the body
Describe how physical exercise affects stress levels
. The Treatment of Stress to include:
Complementary methods: . Music . Colour . Massage . Relaxation . Meditation . Reflexology . Aromatherapy .Yoga.
Demonstrate the ability to empathise with clients suffering from stress
Complete a consultation card for a stress treatment
Describe how client stress levels can be evaluated using questionnaires
Describe common coping strategies to include: . Diet . Exercise . Time management. Delegation Describe the effects of positive and negative thought patterns
Describe the importance of sleep. List the different types of sleep patterns.
Demonstrate an awareness of the limitations of a stress management treatment
Explain referral procedures to: . GP . Counselling . Alternative/Complementary Therapies
. Seated massage to relieve muscular tension concentrating on hands, wrists, lower arms, neck, base of skull, and shoulders. (Effleurage, kneading and petrissage).
ON-SITE MASSAGE (UNIT 5) EXAMINATION CRITERIA
Case Studies:
Five individuals to be treated with complete client records.
Practical Examination:
To include consultation, massage of neck, shoulders, hands and lower arms as directed by the Examiner.
Oral Questions:
At the discretion of the Practical Examiner
Theory Examination:
2 hour, 50 question, multi-choice examination in Unit 5 On-site Massage
Students may also sit Indian Head Massage exam
COURSE TIMES
On-site Massage/Indian Head Massage classes are held over 21 weeks 6.00pm to 10.00pm Thursday
Courses commence in February or September
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