Course description
Course - Massage Therapy.
Do you want to make people feel better using the healing and restorative power of massage? Develop your skills in this specialist area of health and fitness with our online massage courses.
Whether you’re already working in health and fitness or you’re looking for a new career, this course is for you. Join a fast-growing profession with lucrative hourly rates and a variety of employment and self-employment opportunities.
Explore our course breakdown below or enrol now to get started.
Course Outline.
When you enrol on our massage course, you will complete the following units of study:
1 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Structure, Tissues and Systems)
2 Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage
3 Equipment and Products
4 Massage in Medicine
5 Athletic and Sport Massage
6 Consultation and Documentation
7 Equipment and Products
8 Provide Aesthetic Aromatic Massage
Prepare for treatment
Perform aromatic massage
Provide aftercare
9 Provide Body Treatments
Prepare for treatment
Perform body massage
Apply electrical body treatments
Provide aftercare
10 Provide Superficial Lymph Drainage Massage
Identify the lymphatic system
Prepare for treatment
Perform lymph drainage massage
11 Use Reflexology Relaxation Techniques
Prepare for treatment
Apply reflexology relaxation techniques
12 Preliminaries and Draping
Equipment and Products
The consultation
Draping / Sheet Methods
Positioning and Bolsters
13 Classifications
Definition of Massage Classifications
Application of Massage Strokes:
Torch (superficial & deep)
Gliding Movements
Kneading Movements and Petrissage
Friction Movements
Percussion Movements
14 Body Mechanics
Stances
Finding Your Centre
Hand Positions
Shoulder Awareness
Applying Deeper Pressure
Table Mechanics
Summary of Body Mechanics
Movement Exercises
Exercises to Counter Repetitive Posture
15 Application of Massage Techniques, Movements & Styles
Sequence
Step-by-step Procedure for Massage:
Massage of the Face
Massage of the Neck
Massage of the Arm and Hand
Massage of the Feet
Massage of the Front Leg
Massage of the Back
Finishing Massage
16 Business Practices (employment / running your own practice)
How Will You Benefit?
There are many benefits associated with studying our massage courses online. For example, you will:
Fast track your career in massage
Study a course that has been developed in consultation with senior masseuses
Set your own timetable for completing the course
Access expert guidance and advice from your own personal tutor
Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of remote learning
Save 10% on your course fee by paying upfront, or opt for our interest-free weekly payment plan
Start reaping the benefits by enrolling on our massage course today!
Career Prospects.
Massage has been used for millennia to help people relax, both physically and mentally. Medical professionals have long recognised massage therapy as a valid and highly effective technique for managing a variety of conditions, including stress, anxiety, sleep problems, stiffness and body pain. It is also used to help increase flexibility, improve breathing and circulation, lower blood pressure and boost mood, among other applications.
Demand for massage therapists is high in many areas of the world, and so being skilled in this profession can put you on a secure career path and give you the opportunity to travel if you wish. Hourly payments rates are typically high in this industry too, so your earning potential may be significant.
There are job opportunities in settings such as spas, fitness centres and massage practices, and you have the option of finding employment or being self-employed.
Course Levels Explained.
Diploma
Our online massage course leads to the awarding of a Diploma. This qualification recognises the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.
Prerequisites.
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry onto our massage course.
So if you want to launch your career as a masseuse, simply enrol on this learning programme today.
Course Length.
Students typically complete their studies within:
Diploma Level 24 weeks
With no assignment deadlines to meet, you can complete our massage course at your own pace. If you wish to fast track your studies, you can graduate in a matter of months. If you would prefer to take your time, we allow up to three years to finish these courses.
Study Mode: Online Learning
Our entire massage course is carried out online via distance learning (also called correspondence learning). This allows you to dictate the pace of your studies, meaning you can fit your learning around commitments such as employment and family life.
You can work through the course material, undertake assessments and communicate with your personal tutor whenever you like, and wherever you are in the world. No need to commute to a classroom, and no anxieties about missing assignment deadlines.
As well as offering total convenience, our massage course is designed to be highly practical and engaging.
Recognition & Accreditation.
Our online massage course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). ICI courses are not AQF qualifications. ICI is an independent global awarding body that develops and administers career-related curriculum and training programs. When you graduate from an ICI training program you join ICI graduates in over 150 countries around the world. Like all of our courses, it is designed to go beyond the theory of the industry and provide you with key practical skills that will help you to flourish as a masseuse.
ICI is a CMA College Member and is found on the Complementary Medical Association’s Register of Education Providers. ICI has met the expectations of this global organization which represents more than 100 colleges and 15,000 practitioners in the field. (Relevant to: Counselling, Natural Health, Nutrition and Massage courses offered by ICI).
Already in the Profession or Industry?
Already working in a health and fitness role, or even as a masseuse. This course is for you. It will help you to build on your knowledge and skills, allowing you to advance in your career. It is one of the most practical steps you can take to further your professional development.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction providing the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
What Do I Get?
All the materials you need to complete our online massage course are included in the course fee. Once you enrol, you will receive:
All required study materials and course notes
Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
A tutor who will answer all of your course and career questions and provide guidance.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive
A graduation certificate officially recognising your completion of studies and qualifications as a massage professional
Transcripts indicating the units completed
A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification (for example: John Smith, DipMsg)
Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme.
