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Massage Level 3
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Our online massage course will equip you with the essential knowledge to pursue a rewarding career as a massage therapist. If you have a passion for assisting others and enjoy the art of touch, this course is perfect for you. After this course, you’ll have the knowledge to establish your own massage practice and obtain insurance coverage, allowing you to thrive as a self-employed masseuse.
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About This Course
This online massage course is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the essential knowledge required to become successful massage therapists. The course is divided into six modules, each focusing on different aspects of massage therapy.
The course offers a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum that covers all aspects of massage therapy. Learners will begin by developing a solid understanding of anatomy and physiology, before moving onto study various types of massage, their suitability for different clients, and the necessary equipment and hygiene standards for safe and effective practice.
The course finishes with the learner exploring massage techniques, components, and massage positions.
Course Benefits
Upon completing this comprehensive online massage course, students will be well-prepared to embark on a fulfilling career as qualified massage therapists, capable of providing therapeutic massages, adhering to safety protocols, and addressing the unique needs of diverse client populations.
This course will:
- Help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred into your work.
- Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams.
- Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations.
Course Units
Unit 1: Essential Anatomy and Physiology
- Body systems
- Nervous system
- Muscular system
- Muscle groups
- The skeletal system
- Joints
- Tendons and Ligaments
Unit 2: Understanding Massage
- What is massage?
- Types of massage
- Massage suitability
- How massage works
- Benefits of massage
- Equipment
- Hygiene
Unit 3: Contraindications and Special Populations
- Special populations
- Pregnancy and massage
- Lymphatic drainage
- Contraindications
- Massage modifications
Unit 4: Client Consultation
- Therapist safety
- Client assessment
- Care plan
- Massage environment
Unit 5: Massage Techniques and Components
- Massage tools
- Pressure, direction, duration and speed
- Massage techniques
- Friction
- Petrissage
- Tapotement
- Hacking, cupping and tapping
Unit 6: Massage Positions
- Prone massages and techniques
- Supine massages and techniques
- Guidance for seated message
Assessment
This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.
Required Knowledge
No prior knowledge or skills in massage are needed to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.
Awarding Body
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).
This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.
National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.
Support
From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.
You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.
Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.
Bundle Offer
Buy this course as a bundle and save 30%
Beauty Therapy and Massage Level 3
Total cost if courses bought separately: £790
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:
- No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from VAT, tutoring to certification
- Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+)
- We are rated 5/5 for our service on Trustpilot!
- Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
- We are open later than any other home learning provider
- As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work
- All courses are fully endorsed Ofqual regulated awarding bodies
- 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.
If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!
You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!
There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a 10 month period.
If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:
- Your billing address is based in the UK
- You have a UK based bank account
- Bill payer must be 18 or above.
No, this course is assignment based, which means you will not have to complete any exams. If your assignment doesn’t pass first time, you can retry as many times as you need within your 12 months support period.
No, all of our courses are distance learning which means your tutor will mark your work and send it back to you via email or by using our online portal.
Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).
There are no requirements to have completed any courses or have any knowledge of the subject area to enrol on the course. There is no application process and no questions asked when you sign up, it is accessible to anybody.
Your course will start as soon as you sign-up. You could start your journey of learning today!
This course is an endorsed certification, not a regulated qualification.
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