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BTEC Professional Diploma Course in Holistic Massage Practice (NVQ level 4 equivalent)  or ITEC Diploma Course in Holistic Massage (NVQ level 3 equivalent)

BTEC (The Business and Technical Education Council) is a long established awarding body that works closely with colleges and universities to deliver qualifications to over 2 million learners around the world. ITEC is an independent professional examinations board whose examinations are recognised nationally and internationally.

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What will I learn on the holistic massage course?                  

Carrier oils and their properties Benefits of massage and contra-indications A large repertoire of massage techniques including 32 techniques for the back How to develop an holistic and intuitive approach Anatomy and physiology of all the body's systems Diseases and disorders Postural Assessment The Holistic Approach Massage and the Senses Client care, ethics and conducting consultations First aid and hygiene Setting up in business Relaxation, breathing and stress management How to look after yourself and your posture as a therapist

Listening skills Clinic day with "real clients" coming for treatments

Successful completion of these part time Diploma courses will provide you with the qualification of Massage Therapist. We have been teaching this, our most successful course, since 1992 and have developed the course to produce highly trained therapists who are fully confident to go out to work upon qualification. All practical classes are small so you receive a high level of personal attention. We teach a large number of massage techniques working on couches. There is ample time to practice whilst in class and at home between course dates. Regular tests will build your examination confidence; handouts, visual material and tutorials back up all group exercises, quizzes and lectures. Our high rate of exam success reflects the fact that we teach up to and beyond ITEC requirements.

Can anyone take this holistic massage course?

Yes, all you need is a desire to help others and a keenness to learn. If the course is your first experience of exams and studying, don't worry! The Essentials for Health team understands that this is true for many of our students and our teaching approach is flexible, designed to help each individual study and practise in the way that works best for them.

What are the holistic massage course requirements?

Home study - Approx 100 hours of massage practice must be completed, including case studies. Additional hours will be required to complete homeworks and study Anatomy and Physiology. In total for Practical and Theory this will work out at approximately 8 hours per week if studying on the weekend course.
Exam Details: ITEC Theory Exams - 1 x Multiple choice paper.    BTEC Theory Exam - 1 x 2.5 hour paper
A practical exam lasting 45 mins-1 hour for ITEC and BTEC
After qualification you can join the ICM and EMBODY Professionals

I'm not sure whether to take ITEC or BTEC

For an extra fee you can take both the ITEC and BTEC exams and gain two qualifications.

Can I choose to study the Anatomy & Physiology from home using your Virtual Classroom?

Yes you have a choice to study the Anatomy & Physiology in class with a tutor or you can study at home by using our Virtual Classroom (for all the body systems except Muscular and Skeletal which will be taught in class). If you choose to use the Virtual Classroom you will not have to attend the course when the A&P class dates are scheduled. You will need to decide before the course starts as to which method you choose.

The Virtual Classroom Anatomy & Physiology is a film based e-learning course that you can access 24 hours a day incorporating:

Films of teaching with opportunities to pause the film to complete some exercises Film worksheets for you to download Assessments and activities on line. Supplementary information sheets for you to download to further your reading and understanding of the subject Supplementary worksheets and self assessment questions for you to download for your optional use to help consolidate the information and revision Tele-conference support with tutors and other students.

How it Works

The e-learning package is fun, inspirational and designed to be available for you to refer to once qualified. It has all the benefits of distance learning with regards flexibility including:

• Checking your progress with online interactive quizzes and progress reports
• Being able to watch again and again
• Completing at your own pace
• Having 24 hour access for 1 year using one computer only

Trial it for yourself

How long will the Demo/Free Trial take to view? 

It will take approximately 14 minutes to view and complete the trial exercises.

You must have a broadband connection or better to study this e-learning course.

 

For more information visit www.anatomyandphysiologyonline.com