ITEC Diploma in

• Anatomy, physiology & pathology
• Body massage
• Setting up in business

These 3 aspects comprise the foundation for all the other ITEC complementary therapy courses and are integrated into a course designed to give thorough background knowledge as well as the confidence to begin professional therapy work.
Anatomy, physiology & pathology units are taught in the morning and can be taken separately. Body Massage with the remaining units can also be taken separately.

Students will study:

• All body systems and their disorders
• Contraindications and benefits of massage
• Other complementary therapies
• Professional ethics and the Law
• Hygiene, first aid and safety
• Creating your business plan

Practical sessions:

• Swedish massage movements for a whole body treatment
• Review of case studies
• Further off-syllabus techniques

Examination:

• Anatomy & Physiology theory paper (50 multiple choice questions)
• Practical exam- 45 minutes

Case Studies:

• 6 Clients (2 treatments each)

Assignments:

• Less Common Pathology for Complementary Therapies
• Principles & Practice for Complementary Therapies
• Business Practice for Complementary Therapies
• Health, Safety & Hygiene for Complementary Therapies

Practical Assignment

• 18 massage treatments (6 clients x 3)

Optional Assignment

• Healthy Eating & Well Being

Tutor:

• Lesley Hunter

Cost:

• £794 + examination fee (£225 deposit)
• Modules studied separately: Body Massage and Business unit £513 + exam fee
  Anatomy & Physiology £407 + exam fee
• ENROLLING NOW FOR OCTOBER 2010 - examinations May 2011