INGE WESTERLINCK ACADEMY OF INTERGRATED HEALTHCARE
Each individual module can be taken as a CPD.
IFPA Practician Diploma Therapeutic Massage

Aims:

To develop a range of skills in therapeutic massage and be able to respond to a client’s expressed needs.

To recognise opportunities for and limitations to practice.

To develop an awareness of issues of health and disease (physical and mental) pregnancy, disability, etc. in relation to the application of therapeutic massage.

To explore and discuss the environment and conditions for massage.

To develop an ethical, legal and professional basis for the use of therapeutic massage.

To explore the physical, mental, emotions and spiritual effects of therapeutic massage, both theoretically and experientially.

To develop a knowledge and awareness of soft tissue characteristics as they relate to therapeutic massage.

To explore the use of touch as therapy e.g. in comparison of different forms of therapeutic bodywork.

To evaluate the use of touch e.g. discussion and debate of touch across culture, race, age and gender.

To review the historical foundations of therapeutic massage.

To develop an awareness of current research in therapeutic massage.

To explore and practice related techniques e.g. relaxation techniques, earthling and cantering techniques, self-help massage techniques.

To develop an understanding of the legal, financial and ethical requirements of practice.

Students must hold a recognised qualification in Anatomy & Physiology or work towards this diploma in conjunction with taking the Practician Diploma Therapeutic Massage.

Students will be assessed by means of:

  • Full attendance of the course
  • Continual assessment through assignments and practical sessions
  • Completed case studies/personal massage log
  • A final practical exam

Prices 2008-2009
Therapeutic Massage £975 ex. VAT
Business Module * £245 ex. VAT
First Aid * £80 ex. VAT
CPD £80 ex. VAT
(* included in Aromatherapy & Massage Diploma)

      Therapeutic Massage Syllabus Contents
  • History and theory of Massage
  • Application of Massage skills
  • Client management
  • Clinical practice
  • Legal, finacial and ethical requiements of practice
  • Professional Development

Home study, both theory and practice, is an integral part of this course. The academy expects a high level of student commitment throughout. Background reading is essential.

COURSE DATES 2008 - 2009

April 08
Sat 26 April

History & theory of massage. Practical skills: the back

May 08
Sat 24 May

Apllication of massage skills. Practical the legs

June 08
Sat 28 June

Client management. Practical the feet & abdomen

July 08
Sat 26 July

Clinical Practice. Practical the arms & hands

August 08 Summer Holidays

Sept 08
Sat 20 Sept

Professional Practice Management. Practical the face and scalp

Oct 08
Sat 25 Oct

Professional Practice Management. Practical full body

Nov 08
Sat 29 Nov

Professional Self Development Massage (part 1). Practical full body

Dec 08

Jan 09
Sat 24 Jan

Professional Self Development Massage (part 2). Practical full body

Feb 09
Friday 20 Feb
Sat 21 Feb


First Aid
Practical massage skils, full client care

March 09
Sat 28 March

Practical Massage Skills, full client care

April 09
Sat 25 April
Sun 26 April


Practical Aromatherapy Massage Skills Present Business Project & discussion

May 09
Sun 24 May

Body work and Stretches

July 09
Fri 17 July

Practical Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Massage Skills Revision

Sat 18 July
Practical Aromatherapy & Therapeutic Massage exam
Sun 19 July
Discussion of results
   
 
 
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