VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage
This VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage is a wonderful qualification. It’s designed to teach a complete beginner the skills to work up to a professional standard in Classical and Swedish Style Techniques.
After successful completion of this course, you will hold a Professional Massage qualification and will be able to gain insurance to practice as a therapist in a variety of environments such as:
Your own private practice working as a Self-Employed Practitioner
In a salon
Spa setting, health club or hotel
In the NHS or other healthcare setting.
What we will cover in the course:
The effects and benefits of Massage
Possible side effects and lifestyle advice
Cautions during treatment
Contraindications to massage
Preparation of the therapist
Preparing your Treatment room
Anatomy & Physiology covering the 12 systems
Massage Techniques such as Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Hacking and Tapping
Massage Oils for use during a treatment
Preparing your client and medical form procedure
The complete Massage therapy treatment including:
Full body massage sequence including back, legs, abdominal massage, arms, shoulder & neck and facial massage
Hygiene procedures
Treatment evaluation with your client.
Assessment techniques – initial treatment, on-going after care and advice
Professional Ethics
Business Conduct
Building your client base
Running a Holistic Massage Practice
Self Care and Reflective Practice
How will you be assessed?
An internal body massage theory test
Practical massage assessments
2 x multiple choice Anatomy & Physiology exams
Do I have to do any work outside of class time?
Case studies - 30 treatments
Assignments and home study
Course Structure and Fees
Unit UV31300 Provide Massage - £950
Unit UV31299 Anatomy & Physiology - £300
Unit UV31267 Business Practice - £50
Unit UV31268 Principles & Practices of Complementary Therapies - £30
If you have completed any of the above VTCT units within the last 3 years, you will not have to include these.
There is also a VTCT course registration fee of £104 to be paid.
Pre-requisites
You will need to hold a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology or complete the Anatomy unit.
Course Requirements: Student must be aged 18 years plus. A good level of English is required for the course.
£950-£1330
10am -5pm on the following weekends
28/29 September
12/13 October 2019
26/27 October 2019
9/10 November 2019
7/8 December 2019
11/12 January 2020
25/26 January 2020
15/16 February 2020
Venue: The Healthy Living Company, 96 Northease Drive, Hove, BN3 8LH, United Kingdom
Tutors: Kelly, Lisa & Kirsty