COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Designed to cover a ten month period, this course provides all the fundamental techniques, knowledge and procedures to practice as a massage therapist. Full body massage is taught including techniques for the back, arms, legs, neck and face along with remedial techniques, orthopaedic tests and basic neurological examination.

The course involves twenty days tuition and practical experience over the ten months together with assignments following each module.

COURSE CONTENT: 

Module 1 = Massage
Module 2 = Body Tissues
Module 3 = Musculo-Skeletal System
Module 4 = Nervous System
Module 5 = Circulatory System
Module 6 = Digestive System
Module 7 = Respiratory, Excretory & Endocrine Systems
Module 8 = Integumentary & Reproductive Systems, Consultation & Referral & Record keeping
Module 9(i) = Professional & Ethical issues and Self motivation.  Practical Examinations
Module 9(ii) = First Aid Emergencies, Business Practice, CPD & Professional Registration

ASSESSMENT:

- Students must complete the required number of hours of attendance, i.e. 10 weekends
- Each assignment requires a 65% grading to pass
- All assignments, including log books, must be completed
- 65% must be achieved in the practical examination

Examination is by continuous assessment and a practical examination of a student's skills at the end of the course. Students who fail to attain the required standard may be asked to attend further seminars until that standard is reached. In the early stages of the course students work on one another. Towards the end of the course members of the general public, known and approved of by the School, are brought in for students to evaluate and work on under supervision. Students also have a log book to complete with records of treatments they have conducted on friends. These are discussed with the students as part of their clinical experience.

QUALIFICATION:

A Diploma in Remedial Massage is issued once the examining body is satisfied with a student's competence. Students may then practice as remedial massage practitioners.

The successful candidate can use the letters Dip RM (MSM) after their name on completion of this course and apply for full membership of the NAMMT and CNHC registers.

FEES:

Total course cost = £1620. Fees stand at an initial enrolment fee of £120 followed by ten monthly installments of £150 by standing order.

Students may make payment in full at the commencement of the course by cheque or credit card. Payment by credit card incurs a 5% charge.

Fees are non-refundable in the event of non-attendance but in certain circumstances a student may have their course temporarily suspended. Fees are subject to revision at any time except for students already enrolled. Enrolment is deemed to have lapsed after 12 months of non-attendance.

COURSE DATES: Commencing September 2012

 
Subject
September Intake
 
1
Massage
8/9 Sep 2012

 

2
Body Tissues
13/14 Oct 2012

 

3
Musculo-Skeletal System
10/11 Nov 2012

 

4
Nervous System
1/2 Dec 2012

 

5
Circulatory System
5/6 Jan 2013

 

6
Digestive System
2/3 Feb 2013

 

7
Respiratory, Excretory & Endocrine Systems
2/3 Mar 2013

 

8
Integumentary & Reproductive Systems
Consultation & Referral
6/7 Apr 2013

 

9(i)

Professional & Ethical issues, Practical Eaxamination 11/12 May 2013

 

9(ii)
First Aid Certification, Business Practice & CPD obligations
8/9 Jun 2013

 

COURSE DATES: Commencing September 2013:

 
Subject
 
 
1
Massage
7/8 Sep 2013

 

2
Body Tissues
12/13 Oct 2013

 

3
Musculo-Skeletal System
2/3 Nov 2013

 

4
Nervous System
30 Nov/1 Dec 2013

 

5
Circulatory System
 TBC Jan 2014

 

6
Digestive System
TBC Feb 2014

 

7
Respiratory, Excretory & Endocrine Systems
TBC Mar 2014

 

8
Integumentary & Reproductive Systems
Consultation & Referral
TBC Apr 2014

 

9(i)

Professional & Ethical issues, Practical Eaxamination TBC May 2014

 

9(ii)
First Aid Certification, Business Practice & CPD obligations
TBC Jun 2014

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Although no qualifications are required, the school needs to be satisfied of an applicant's capacity to learn and of their aptitude for massage and manipulative therapy skills. To this end, students will be called upon to attend an interview.  This is also a prime opportunity to discuss individual needs and ensure the course of your choice is right for you.