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Laying The Foundations: Where to begin?
To make properly informed decisions about training and education in these fields, you should first understand the legal and regulatory problems that are unique to the UK.
On this page, we will explain these so that you can make the decision that suits your particular needs, and also point you to alternative sources of reliable information for a deeper understanding.
Understanding Common Terminology
Protected titles: In UK health care, there are many legally protected titles that only appropriately registered practitioners can use. Examples of these are a Medical Doctor. GP. Dentist. Surgeon. Veterinary Surgeon. Nurse. Physiotherapist. Podiatrist. Clinical Scientist. Optician. Osteopath. Chiropractor. Radiographer, etc. These have statutory bodies that regulate them, such as the General Medical Council. Nursing and Midwifery Council. The Health and Care Professions Council. The General Chiropractic Council. To name just a few.
Many professional titles aren't legally protected, such as Animal Physiotherapist. Naturopath. Naprapath. Doctor. Aromatherapist. Sports Therapist. Beauty Therapist. Aesthetics Practitioner. These professions are voluntarily regulated by private professional organisations, the majority of which do an excellent job of holding the profession to account and providing governance, ethics and discipline.
Regulated Qualifications: In the UK there are many regulated qualifications in many subjects. These are govenrment recognised and accredited. Some examples are in subjects such as Health. Aesthetics. Beauty. Business. Law. Admin, etc. These are commonly awarded S/NVQs. HNC/D. Even degrees from UK Universities. These are usually occupationally relevant, and the government has deemed that there is no need for statutory regulation in these subjects, so there are no state organisations. Even so, the quality of teaching and assessment must be of a high standard, and graduates are of high quality. There are regulated qualifications in subjects such as Remedial Massage. Teaching & Assessing. Alternative Therapies. Beauty Therapy. Hairdressing. Business & Admin, and lots more.
Accredited Qualifications: There are two groups here. Accredited by statutory awarding organisations e.g. those that offer a Quality License Scheme (QLS). And private accreditation e.g. CPD or other voluntary organisations. Sometimes professions are so new, or the government just isn't interested in regulating them, that they have to go this route. Because there is no other route available to them.
All regulated qualifications have a difficulty level and points or credits. From level 1 - 8. 1 being the foundational level and 8 being the doctoral level.
The courses we offer are not yet regulated, but may become regulated in the future. Which means the organisations that accredit us are non-governmental voluntary organisations. This is because the government aren't yet interested in regulating us, and some professions like our Naprapathic Medicine are completely new to the UK. So there is no framework.
We have designed our courses, mapped them to difficulty levels and credit/points. We have done this so that students can understand difficulty levels and effort required, and also to prepare for the future if a subject becomes available as a regulated qualification. Our qualifications can be easily mapped over, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be applied if needed to upgrade the RQF.
Additionally ALL of our tutors who teach our courses have a regulated teaching qualification. Assessors have a regulated assessing qualification. We voluntarily undertake internal and external quality assurance, and have regulated quality assurance qualifications, as well as occupational qualifications and experience.
Where To Begin
This really depends on you and what you want to do.
If you are unsure, we recommend that you undertake a short course such as an Anatomy, Physiology and Body Massage Diploma.
This is a relatively short course, yet equips you to enter into professional practice as a Massage Therapist. One of the industry's foundational qualifications. After obtaining this, you can either just practice as a therapist or use it to gain access to further training in subjects that you find interesting, such as Sports Therapy. Medical Cupping. Naturopathy. Naprapathy.
As explained above, there are regulated and unregulated qualifications in this subject, but there are no statutory registrations or protected titles. Having a regulated qualification has the advantage that it is of high quality. Unregulated ones can be of lower quality, and this is where you need to choose your provider carefully. Unregulated courses are a lot cheaper, because they are less bureaucratic and have less administration. This is good if you have a good-quality provider. They can really tailor the course to the requirements of their students, and add as much on as they like to make their graduates the best. This is what we do. We overtrain our graduates slightly. But providers can also leave a lot out, and leave graduates to struggle with basic problems. So you should always question your provider. If they avoid questions, then this is a big red flag. They should be transparent and open about everything and help you understand things fully.
Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Body Massage
Mapped to Level 4 for 600 credit hours
The industry standard, including regulated qualifications e.g. ITEC, VTCT, IHBC, C&G etc is level 3 for approx 500 credits.
Entry Requirements: A good standard of literacy, numeracy, computer skills, and motivation in order to succeed. This course will also enhance a graduate's literacy, numeracy, computer skills, time management, communication, confidence and negotiation skills.
What does this course allow me to do when I graduate: (Learning Outcomes).
1. Professional Practice
Demonstrate professional conduct, communication skills, and ethical practice when providing therapeutic body massage treatments.
2. Health, Safety and Hygiene
Understand and apply health, safety, hygiene, and infection control procedures within a professional massage therapy environment.
3. Anatomy and Physiology
Understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, particularly the musculoskeletal and circulatory systems, and their relevance to therapeutic massage.
4. Consultation and Client Assessment
Conduct professional client consultations, gather relevant medical information, and assess client needs before performing a massage treatment.
5. Contra-indications and Contra-actions
Identify common contraindications to massage treatment and recognise possible contra-actions that may occur following treatment, taking appropriate action where necessary.
6. Massage Techniques
Demonstrate the safe and effective application of core massage techniques including effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, and vibration.
7. Treatment Planning
Plan and deliver a structured full-body massage treatment tailored to individual client needs and wellbeing goals.
8. Client Care and Aftercare
Provide appropriate aftercare advice and recommendations to support client wellbeing following treatment.
9. First Aid Awareness
Demonstrate awareness of basic first aid principles and appropriate responses in the event of an emergency within a professional practice environment.
10. Professional Development
Understand the importance of ongoing professional development and maintaining professional standards within the massage and complementary therapy professions.
11. Practice Management
Understand basic principles of professional practice management, including record keeping, client confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
This course is accredited by the British and International Association of Health and Aesthetics for Full Registration Membership.
It is also accredited by the Society of Naturopathic and Naprapathic Doctors (Level 1) Registration and Licensure if you intend to advance and pursue the advanced route.
Delivery & Assessment: The theory element of this course is delivered and assessed 100% online. Making it flexible and designed to fit in around your current commitments. Practical/Clinical is via a combination of Live Zoom classes and face-to-face practicals, workshops, etc. Which are assessed in an ongoing manner by your tutor. You will build a portfolio of evidence and a training log book. This can be used in the future for RPL if needed.
When can I start? You can enrol at any time. There is no particular date.
How long will it take me to complete the course? This depends on you. Theory can be completed as fast as you like. Practicals are available throughout the year on a timetable. Booking is recommended. Students take between 6 - 12 months to complete this course, depending on how many hours they study each week.
Course Fee £395.00 in full or Deposit of £120 plus 3 monthly payments of £100 = £420.00 total.
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