BTEC Professional Diploma Course in Holistic Massage Practice (NVQ level 4 equivalent) 

ITEC Diploma Course in Holistic Massage (NVQ level 3 equivalent)

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Massage, Anatomy & Physiology                     

BTEC (The Business and Technical Education Council) is a long established awarding body that works closely with colleges and universities to deliver qualifications to over 2 million learners around the world.

ITEC is an independent professional examinations board whose examinations are recognised nationally and internationally.

Successful completion of these part time Diploma courses will provide you with the qualification of Massage Therapist, and the knowledge and techniques needed to give massage treatments. Essentials for Health has been teaching this, our most successful course, since 1992 and has developed the course to produce highly trained therapists who are fully confident to go out to work upon qualification. All practical classes are small so you receive a high level of personal attention. We teach a large number of massage techniques working on couches, using both demonstrations and individual tuition. There is ample time to practice whilst in class and at home between course dates. Regular tests will build your examination confidence; handouts, visual material and tutorials back up all group exercises, quizzes and lectures. Our high rate of exam success reflects the fact that we teach up to and beyond ITEC requirements.

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What will I learn on the holistic massage course?

• How to perform an effective full body massage using oils by giving and receiving massage
• Carrier oils and their properties
• Benefits of massage and contra-indications
• A large repertoire of massage techniques including 32 techniques for the back
• How to develop an holistic and intuitive approach
• Anatomy and physiology of all the body's systems
• Diseases and disorders
• Postural Assessment
• The Holistic Approach
• Massage and the Senses
• Client care, ethics and conducting consultations
• First aid and hygiene
• Setting up in business
• Relaxation, breathing and stress management
• How to look after yourself and your posture as a therapist
• Listening skills
• Clinic day with "real clients" coming for treatments
• A recognized first aid qualification.

Can anyone take this holistic massage course?
Yes, all you need is a desire to help others and a keenness to learn. If the course is your first experience of exams and studying, don't worry! The Essentials for Health team understands that this is true for many of our students and our teaching approach is flexible, designed to help each individual study and practise in the way that works best for them.

What are the holistic massage course requirements?
Home study - Approx 100 hours of massage practice must be completed, including case studies. Additional hours will be required to complete homeworks and study Anatomy and Physiology. In total for Practical and Theory this will work out at approximately 6 hours per week if studying on the weekend course.
Exam Details: ITEC Theory Exams - 3 x Multiple choice papers.    BTEC Theory Exam - 1 x 2.5 hour paper
A practical exam lasting 45 minutes

After qualification you can join the ICM and EMBODY Professionals

I’m not sure whether to take ITEC or BTEC

For an extra fee you can take both the ITEC and BTEC exams and gain two qualifications.

Course requirements

100 hours of home massage practice including case studies

Revision and homework in anatomy and physiology and massage theory

One hour practical exam and  two and a half hour theory exam.