ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage
Booking now for May 2008
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Devon Academy is an ITEC registerred college with an established record of 100% pass rate in the ITEC holistic massage examinations with students acheiving an overall credit or distinction since 2005.
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Principal Tutor: Gail Lowe has been practicing for twenty years. She studied holistic massage Anatomy and Physiology initially with Professor Arnold Taylor (ITEC founder) at Imperial College, London, then Remedial Massage with the Northern Institute in Blackpool and combines her vast nursing and therapeutic experience to successfully treat many thousands of patients. Students benefit from her thorough massage technique, her wealth of experience and personal tuition on this course.
Holistic Massage is one of the oldest healing arts, treating the mind, body and spirit. An ancient art dating back to Chinese dynasties, when placed in the hands of a well qualified therapist with a thorough understanding of Anatomy and Physiology can treat many physical and emotional conditions.
An ITEC Diploma may lead to a career working within the health, sports and leisure industry at clubs and spas, doctor's surgeries or even hospitals at home or abroad.
ITEC Fast Track Course - £895 Early bird discount £815 (Save £80)
Classes are small so enrol early to avoid disappointment!
"Practitioner qualifications in just a few months"
Courses are designed for students who are looking for and can cope with, a part time intensive course that will give them an internationally recognized diploma in just a few months.
Pre-requisite: None - but an educational background of 5 CSE qualifications or the equivelent is recommended
It is an ITEC requirement that students hold a recognized Anatomy and Physiology diploma; therefore all students without this qualification must take all three parts of the course and prepare to devote 5 hours per week minimum to home learning.
If you already hold an ITEC A & P certificate or an acceptable equivalent, (please confirm this with ITEC direct prior to enrolment) then you will study the first two parts of the course at a reduced course fee. Certificates must be produced on enrolment along with ITEC APL confirmation.
The course is divided into three parts:
- Holistic Massage theory and practical
- Business Awareness and Professional Conduct
- Anatomy and Physiology
Course Books ITEC Book List
An Introductory Guide to Holistic Massage - Louise Tucker - ISBN 1-903348-03
An Introductory Guide to Anatomy and Physiology - Louise Tucker - ISBN1-903348-04-X
Holistic Massage Syllabus includes: ( click here for syllabus )
Massage Practical
- Full body massage technique (inc head, face and neck) Performance and understanding of massage movements. Adaptation of technique to suit client individual needs. Supervised student practice on each other and members of the public. Individual tuition for maximum of 6 students at any one time. Demonstration and practise of correct hygiene procedures. Demonstration and practise of correct towel technique and client care. Recognition and adaptation of contraindications
- Knowledge and understanding of musculature
- Please be aware that students learn by not only giving, but also receiving massage and are expected to participate in both aspects of the course.
Massage Theory:
- Holistic approach and Integral biology. History and development of Swedish massage. Psychological, physiological effects of massage. Consultation, medical history, lifestyle, after care. Professional ethics, hygiene procedures. Client care, questioning techniques, feedback. Other Complementary Therapies. Benefits and contraindications of massage. Consent to treatment, GP, parent, carer consent
- First Aid emergencies in the clinic
20 Case Studies
- 5 clients, four treatments each with written assessments
Practical Examination - 45 minute treatment
Theory Examination - One hour - 50 multiple choice questions
Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus includes: ( click here for syllabus )
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Skin or Integumental System
- Circulatory System
- Lymphatic System
- Cells and Tissues
- Endocrine System
- Nervous System
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Urinary System
- Reproductive System
Aim of the course: It is vital that students have a thorough understanding of the all body systems and disorders in order to study complementary therapies. You will be required to draw and label at least one picture for each system.
Theory Examination - One hour - 50 Multiple choice questions
Student course files must be presented to the examiner for review!
Business Awareness and Professional Conduct syllabus: ( click here for syllabus )
Tutor: Derek Lowe is a practicing therapist
and teacher with over 25 year's international
business experience. Students benefit from
his wealth of accumulated knowledge and
quirky sense of humor on this course.
Professional Conduct
- Professional ethics, therapist conductHow to set up and operate a practiceLegal requirements, relevant legislationPlanning the interior of a treatment roomRecord keeping, licensing, confidentiality
- Building relationships with GP's / other therapists
Business Awareness
- Accounting, double entry book keeping, VAT
- Business plan, cash flow forecast
- Advertising and promotionRetail, stock control, selling skills
- Employing staff, receptionist duties
- Sole trader, employment contract, partnership
Students are expected to complete assignments as part of the course.
Theory examination - One hour - 50 multiple choice questions
Examinations
Examinations are usually held on the Sunday and Monday at the end of the last module, however this is not guaranteed and is subject to ITEC confirmation six weeks prior to examination date.
Examination Fee: £80 (includes all 4 examinations)
Examination fee may be subject to change without prior notice and is not guaranteed
Please bring with you:
- 2 large bath sheets (preferably green)
- White or black tunic uniform or dress for practical sessions (click LINK for suppiers)
Please note: Students without uniforms will not be permitted to join practical sessions! - Antiseptic Wipes (tea tree or lavender wipes are acceptable)
- Antibacterial chemical hand wash (not soap)
- 2 Folders: One for case studies and one for course work to be presented to the examiner
- Course Books (see list above) Can be purchased on enrolment and sent by post with confirmation
Holistic Massage Pack - Available to hire at Devon Academy includes:
2 Towels ( large bath sheets) £5 per weekend or £17 for the entire course
Antiseptic wipes and Antibacteriacidal hand wash for use on the course
Devon Academy of Complementary Therapies,
4 Paiges Lane, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 1EF, UK.
Tel: (+44) (0)1271 314 333 | e-mail: info@devonacademy.co.uk