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Diploma Courses

Awarding Body or Accreditation	ITEC
Addmission Requirements	Standard Leaving Certificate
Duration	5- 6 Months
Number of Seats	15
Frequency	Once per Year
Funding	Depending on individual circumstances
Career/Progression	Becoming a ITEC qualified massage therapist allows you to work in salons, day spas, health farms, cruise ships, home and abroad. Whether you want to work for somebody else, go into management, own your own business or teach in a college you will need to be trained to the highest standards After qualifying as a massage therapist you may then specialise into areas such as body therapy, sports massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, etc.

Course Outline

Our Diploma course provides learners with a thorough understanding of the Anatomy and Physiology of the body and gives learners a complete knowledge of the structure and functions of each area of the body which they will be a specialist in.

Course Content
Holistic Massage:

History, theory & philosophy of Massage
Effects & Benefits of Massage
Theapeutic value & technique of each of the five classical massage movements
Mechanical massage: Infra-Red, Gyratory Massage (G5) and Audio Sonic
Appropriate Aftercare and Homecare advice
Client Consultation and Appropriate Legislation
Professional conduct
Contraindications to treatments
Understanding the importance of and how to conduct follow-up treatments
Knowledge of  Other Complementary therapies available
Planning an appropriate treatment programme for a client

Anatomy & Physiology
The Skin
The Cell
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Circulatory System
Lymphatic System
Nerveous System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System

On Completion of your course you will hold:
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage
SLC Advanced Deep Tissue Certificate
SLC Hopi Ear Certificate

Additional Modules: Sharon Leavy College of Hair & Beauty Certificates
Certificate in Advanced Deep Tissue Massage
Certificate in Hopi Ear


Core Subjects:
Business Organisation
Cosmetic Science
First Aid
Consultation/Client Care
Ethics
Salon procedure
Management
Client record cards
Hygiene/ Sterilization procedures
Grooming