Pregnancy massage 1-day accredited course

Accredited with ABT, PBD, The CMA & IPHM

Pregnancy massage 1-day accredited course

Description:

This course in pregnancy massage is designed to enhance health, development and well-being of the expectant mum. Pregnancy massage benefits both mother and unborn baby. It can help with back pain, fatigue and other pregnancy related common ailments, such as morning sickness, constipation, headaches, indigestion, and heartburn. Pregnancy is a period of time, more than any other, to consider health and happiness a priority. It is becoming common that pregnant ladies now want to take an active role in their pregnancy and their health during this special time. After the birth, massage can help with the muscles to regain their natural tautness and can also help to prevent stretch marks.

Course information

Venue & course dates:

Scroll down the page for details of venue, course dates and to book the course

Pre-requisite / Entry level:

A massage qualification

Course format:

1 day practical + online learning modules + case studies

Attendance:

1 day practical

Model required:

Yes, you will be required to work on models to carry out your case studies at home.

Case Studies:

3 treatments

Accrediting body:

IPHM - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists
PBD - Professional beauty direct
The CMA - The Complementary Medical Association

Career potential:

Massage Therapist - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.

How this could benefit your clients:

It can help with back pain, fatigue and other pregnancy related common ailments, such as morning sickness, constipation, headaches, indigestion, heartburn and stretch marks.

Additional Costs:

You will need to purchase your own products and equipment in order to carry out your case studies and practice your skills. i.e., Treatment couch, massage medium (ie grapeseed oil). You will need to bring your massage medium to the practical training.

Insurance:

Please check your insurance companies requirements before enrolling on this course? (It is the students responsibility to check coverage with their insurers BEFORE enrolling on this course)

Course dates & venues

This course is available at the following venues

Bideford, Devon:

Jan '25 - Thurs 16th

Plymouth, Devon:

Nov '24 - Thurs 21st

View our course calendar here

Course calendar

DATES ARE NON TRANSFERABLE TO ANY OTHER DATE OR VENUE

Course Fee

£197

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Course curriculum

1

Section 1 - Welcome to the course
- Copyright
- Module 1 - Welcome to the course
- Module 2 - Practical training day
- Module 3 - Course Introduction
2

Section 2 - Health, safety & hygiene
- Module 1 - Risk Assessment
- Module 2 - Security in the salon
- Module 3 - Preparation of work area
- Module 4 - Good hygiene practices
- Module 5 - Professionalism in the salon environment
- Module 6 - Posture
- Module 7 - Legislation
- Module 8 - Fire Safety
- Module 9 - Insurance
- Module 10 - Infection Prevention
3

Section 3 - Client care & communications
- Module 1 - Introduction
- Module 2 - Establish a rapport
- Module 3 - Communication & listening skills
- Module 4 - Client Privacy
- Module 5 - Client's needs
- Module 6 - Improving working standards
- Module 7 - Dealing with complaints
- Module 8 - Consultation
4

Section 4 - Pregnancy massage
- Module 1 - Treatment preparation
- Module 2 - Contra-indications
- Module 3 - Aftercare
- Module 4 - Contra-actions
- Module 5 - Evaluating & completing treatment
- Module 6 - About pregnancy massage
- Module 7 - Pregnancy massage - The routine
- Module 8 - Case studies
- Module 9 - Upload your case studies here