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Body Massage Diploma

BABTAC Accredited Distance Learning Course

A Distance Learning course of 22 Units

This course has been designed for use in the complementary health therapies.

Massage is a gentle and effective way to helping the body to heal itself.

Over 2000 years ago Hippocrates said ‘rubbing can bind a joint that is too loose and loosen a joint that is too rigid’. This is what is so amazing about massage.

Massage has both physical and psychological benefits. This course has been designed to teach the student the more refined techniques of massage which are easy to learn

• Introduction, the effects of stress on body & mind
• The cells and tissues
• The skin
• Skeletal System
• Muscular System
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Special Senses
• Digestive System
• Respiratory System
• Circulatory System
• Lymphatic System
• Urinary System
• Reproductive System
• Carrier Oils
• Massage Techniques
• Preparation for massage and treatment
• Contra-indications
• Common Disorders
• Meridian system
• Starting your business
• Code and ethics

Body Massage Diploma issued by A Foot Above Training, entitling you to use the letters AFA Dip after your name.

This course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSEs are at level 1 and 2 and A Levels are at Level 3).

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

What’s included:

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Administration support
• The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to £38.00)

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, A Foot Above offer you the option of study for your course via two methods:

• Via the traditional paper-based method
• Via CD-Rom

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor’s role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependent upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 119 hrs.

At the end of the module will be a revision booklet with questions relating to your course material. This needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This will help you and your personal tutor assess your readiness for your examination.

You will be required to submit 6 case studies of clients you have treated, a theory and practical examination.

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Last modified: 23-Jul-2007