ITEC Indian Head Massage Diploma
Enrolling now for March, June 2010 £299 Click for dates
Devon Academy specialises in "Fast Track" Indian Head Massage courses. Our practical technique combines the ancient ayurvedic techniques with the best and most thorough of the western movements our clients love it and come back for more again and again. Students will learn to perform treatments to suit all client needs. Students must be prepared to allocate at least 2 hours per week study and to complete 9 case studies. Classes are small allowing much individual tuition so book early on this course to avoid disappointment.
Pre-requisite: None, but ITEC recommend an educational background of five GCSE's or the equivelent and you will need to study all three units concurrently:
- Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology (Click here for link)
- Business Awareness and Professional Conduct (click here for link)
- Indian Head MassageTheory
- Indian Head Massage Practical
ITEC Anatomy & Physiology Diploma and Business Awareness and Professional Conduct Diploma
Certificates must be sent in upon enrolment as proof of Approved Prior Learning (APL)
Indian Head Massage has been adopted from Ancient Indian Ayuredic techniques to ease tension and strain in the shoulders, head, neck, scalp and face. The treatment can be performed anywhere with or without clothing and is currently the most popular of complementary therapies in the UK. Particularly popular with elderly and pregnant clients who have difficulty lying down or are reluctant to disrobe.
Course Syllabus: Click here for Syllabus
- Theory and Practise of IHM
- History of Indian Head Massage
- Indian Head Massage mediums
- Chakra Balancing
- Contraindications
- Related Anatomy and Physiology
Course Books: Download ITEC Booklist here
Examinations
- Theory - Multiple choice 25 question paper
- Practical - Approximately 30 minute practical treatment
- Anatomy and Physiology - Multiple choice 50 question paper
- Business Awareness and Professional Conduct - Multiple choice 50 question paper
Case Studies
- 3 Clients x 3 times - completed by Module Two
- Case study and course work file must be produced for examiner review
FEES:
- Course Fee: £299
- Deposit: £175 payable at enrolment, balance due two weeks prior to course start date
- Examination Fee: £90 Payable on arrival of Module One
What to bring:
- One large towel (bath sheet)
- One small towel
- 2 folders with dividers and plastic wallets
- Antiseptic hand wash
- Antibacteriacidal hand gel
- Course book: Indian Head Massage by Helen McGuiness. Can be purchased from Devon Academy on enrolment and sent by post with confirmation.
Student Pack - Available to hire at Devon Academy includes:
2 Towels - £5 per weekend
Antiseptic wipes
Antibacteriacidal hand wash
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