Body Massage Level 4

"Massage is a gentle and effective way of 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 - the same brisk movements that can induce an invigorated feeling can be softened and performed slowly to induce sleep.

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.

Entry requirements: 

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 100 hours.

Provided materials:

• NCFE approved course pack
• Unlimited support Monday to Friday
• NCFE registration
• Certification

Course syllabus:

• Introduction
• The qualities of a healer
• The effects of stress on the body & mind
• Cells & tissues
• The skin
• The muscular system
• Endocrine system
• The digestive system
• The circulatory system
• Touch
• The subtle body
• The skeletal system
• The nervous system
• Special senses
• The respiratory system
• The lymphatic system
• The reproductive system
• Oils that can be used
• Massage movements discussed & illustrated
• Shiatsu
• The urinary system
• Preparation for massage
• Contra-indications to massage
• Remedial massage for common disorders
• Meridian system

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Qualification:

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: 

Massage Diploma

Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: 

Level 4 Massage Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 4 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
 

Professional Membership

On completion of this course students can apply for membership to the Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC), a professional body who are dedicated to recognised standards of qualification and practice - students will also be able to use the initials 'SHTC' after their names. 

For more information please visit the SHTC website at www.societytherapistscoaches.com