Swedish Massage

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The stepping stone to many other qualifications. A full body treatment to relax, stimulate, ease stresses, pain and muscular tension. This course will enable you to contribute to your clients physical and mental well being.

COURSE CONTENT
  • History of massage
  • Benefits & effects
  • Different massage mediums.
  • Contra-indications & contra-actions
  • Consultations, record keeping & medical referral
  • Preparation of room, equipment and client
  • Health, safety & hygiene
  • Case studies
  • Practical techniques
  • After care advice.

 

SCIENCE

  • Cells and Tissues
  • Skeletal System
  • Muscular System
  • Blood Vascular System
  • Lymphatic System
  • Excretory System
  • Nervous System
  • Endocrine System
  • The Skin
  • Digestive System


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No previous knowledge required, but a good general education is essential as this is a demanding course. An excellent level of English is required. You must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently. You may be asked to sit an entry test if necessary. Entry is via initial interview.

 

 

DURATION

 Three days plus an assessment appointment. This will be split over a period of three weeks to allow sufficient time to reflect on your learning and to start your case studies with guidance. Once you have completed the input of your course you will need to allow sufficient time to complete all of your case studies and return for your assessments and test papers.

This course can be attained within 3-6 months.

 

COSTS

 £460.00 plus an assessment fee of £50.00

A VTCT lifetime registration fee of £16.00 may be required.

A deposit of £250 is required upon enrolment and the balance can be paid in instalments. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED

The Academy of Beauty Therapy offers industry-recognised qualifications and at the completion of your course and providing that you provided sufficient evidence your will be awarded the following qualifications:

 

VTCT level 3 Diploma in Swedish Massage - Awarded by VTCT Examination Board

Certificate in Massage - Awarded by The Academy of Beauty Therapy

 

Both of which will enable you to obtain insurance from any recognised Insurance Company.

 

 

 

KIT REQUIRED

You will need the following items followed by individual kits for each of the modules.

Kit lists are available upon request.

 

For Your Lessons 

2 x A 4 Folders, 2 x pack's of 10 dividers,  Plastic Wallets,  Sticky Labels,

Pens, Pencils, Ruler, Colouring in pencils 

 
Your Uniform  Tunic of your choice, Black Trousers, Closed shoes. 
 

 

TIMETABLE 

 

OPTION 1 - DAYTIME

  

This is available on Monday's between the hours of 9.00 am - 5.00 pm for the duration of 3 weeks.

Next course: 

       Monday 17th October 2011                                            

 

OPTION 2 - EVENING

  

This is available on Tuesday's between the hours of 6.00 am - 9.00 pm for the duration of 7 weeks.

Next course: 

       Tuesday 11th October 2011