Seated acupressure back massage online course

Accredited with IPHM (+ optional accreditation with ABT)

Seated acupressure back massage online course

Description:

This online course in seated acupressure back massage will develop your practical skills in how to provide a seated massage to the back, neck and shoulders using a massage chair. You will also be shown how to adapt the treatment to perform in a normal chair for those without a massage chair. You will learn about health and safety, client care and communications as well as anatomy and physiology. You will learn Swedish massage techniques and acupressure techniques.

Course information

Pre-requisite / Entry level:

None

Course format:

Online learning modules + case studies + (Live video assessment - If ABT accredited option booked)

Attendance:

No attendance required. This course is completed via online learning

(Live video attendance required for ABT accredited qualification - booked)

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 ( If live video assessment is booked)

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:

Assist in improving the muscular tension in the back, neck and shoulders area; using a combination of acupressure and Swedish massage techniques for stress relief and tension.

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., Massage chair, massage medium (i.e., grapeseed oil)

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)

Choose a pricing plan

Seated acupressure back massage online course - Accredited with IPHM

£57

This price is for the course accreditation with IPHM
WITHOUT Live video assessment
Always check with your insurer before booking

Seated acupressure back massage online course - Accredited with ABT & IPHM

£97

Accredited with ABT & IPHM
WITH live video assessment

Always check with your insurer before booking

Course curriculum

1

Welcome to the course
- Copyright
- Module 1 - Welcome to the course
- Module 2 - Course format
- Module 3 - live video assessment (If ABT option booked)
- Module 4 - Course Introduction
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

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

Seated acupressure back massage
- Module 1 - Treatment preparation
- Module 2 - Contra-indications
- Module 3 - Aftercare
- Module 4 - Contra-actions
- Module 5 - Evaluating & completing treatment
- Module 6 - About Seated acupressure back massage
- Module 7 - Seated acupressure back massage - The routine (Video demonstration coming soon)
- Module 8 - Case studies
- Module 9 - Upload your case studies here