Institution
Beaumont College of Natural Medicine, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Contact Details
Administration
Address:
Kingshott Business Centre
23 Hinton Road,
Bournemouth BH1 2EF
United Kingdom
Phone: +44/0 1202 708887
Toll free: Not available
Fax: +44/0 1202 708720
E-mail:[email protected]
Training Rooms
Address:
Suite 6, Pine Court,
36 Gervis Road,
Bournemouth BH1 3DH
United Kingdom
Phone: 01202 708887
Toll free: Not available
Fax: 01202 708720
E-mail:[email protected]
Website:http://www.beaumontcollege.co.uk/
Training Therapy
Massage
Level Of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage
Duration Of Training
Not available
Entry Requirements
- Admission is at the discretion of the principal.
- Students must be twenty years of age or over.
- The course requires a high level of English Language ability in reading, writing and study skills.
*Requirements for international students are not specified.
Enrollment Time
Not available
Learning Outcome
The main aim of this course is to enable candidates to provide treatment for relaxation and stress release purposes.
Type Of Attendance
Part Time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
Not available
Theory/Practical
Both components (theory and practical / clinical) will be utilized throughout the course.
Learning Module
Anatomy and Physiology
- Muscular System
- Skeletal System
- Neurological System
- Digestive System
- Vascular System
- Respiratory System
- Urinary System
- Lymphatic System
- Endocrine System
- Cells and tissues
- Skin
- Reproductive System
Holistic Massage
- The anatomy and physiology course will include the following topics: Muscular System
- The importance of the holistic approach.
- The history and development of classical Swedish massage.
- The benefits of massage.
- Consultation procedures including thorough medical history, general lifestyle and home care advice.
- Hygiene procedures
- The contraindications to massage – total, local and conditions requiring GP or specialist permission.
- Client care
- The classical massage movements and their physiological and psychological effects.
- A brief study of other complementary therapies.
- How to deal with First Aid Emergencies in the clinic. First Aid Certificate will be Issued
Professional Conduct and Business Awareness
The study will include the importance of professionalism and why it is necessary to build up a rapport with the medical profession and other therapists. Students will be instructed on how to set up and operate a clinic/private practice. They will understand the laws involved with setting up a practice, acts and their relevance to a clinic situation, the accounting systems required and the main forms of advertising. Students will have knowledge of how to plan the interior of their own treatment room. Students are expected to complete assignments as part of the course as well as home study and revision.
Massage Practical
Students will be taught to perform the classical massage movements. All areas of the body including the face will be thoroughly covered and students will demonstrate their ability to adapt the massage according to the client’s needs and to identify areas requiring attention. Students will practice on each other or on patients under close supervision. Numbers are strictly limited so that no more than 6 students will be carrying out a treatment at one time. Whilst working, students will demonstrate appropriate client care, correct hygiene procedures and demonstrate that they are able to recognize any contraindications to the massage. They will be able to understand and explain the structures that they are working over.
Massage Case Studies
Students will treat 5 clients, 4 times each and record all outcomes
Teaching Faculty
Holistic Massage
Source Of Accreditation
International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC)
Graduate Pathways
On completion, graduates can pursue post-graduate level courses
Career Opportunities
On completion, graduates can practice as an accredited holistic massage therapist
Course Fees
GBP 995 for the whole course
*Information on international students’ fee is not available.
How To Apply
Candidates can apply online (refer to links).
Glossary, Abbreviations and Links
- GBP – Pound sterling
- ITEC – International Therapy Examination Council
- Institutions often have two semesters per year which usually last between 15 and 18 weeks.
- Online application – http://www.beaumontcollege.co.uk/page07.html
