Diploma in Baby and Child Massage - NEW
Course
In Willenhall
Description
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Course
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Location
Willenhall
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Start date
Different dates available
The Diploma in Baby and Child Massage is a one day practical course, open to existing massage therapists with a wish to work closely with babies and young children
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Subjects
- Insurance
- Teaching Methods
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Baby Massage
- Teaching
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Massage
- Baby care
- Social care
Course programme
The course is aimed at alleviating many of the specific symptoms and conditions that are associated with early childhood development
On this course, students will learn how to adapt for a baby or child to ensure that your young client remains safe, comfortable and supported throughout the beneficial treatment
Aspects included in the course: Techniques to assess the client How to adapt your consultation and treatment The anatomy and physiology of the growing baby and child that is relevant to massage The social and emotional needs of babies and children Safety and safeguarding of babies and children Contra-indications and precautions that must be taken Carrier oils and suitable massage mediums for babies and children Massage techniques for a full baby massage Teaching methods of massage to parents, grandparents & carers Common ailments of babies and children Allergies and sensitivities related to babies and children Practice and procedure The massage procedures will be initially practised on dolls
Following effective learning of the techniques, live models with their parents may be present for the afternoon, dependant of availability
Case study requirements In order to achieve the Diploma in Baby and Child Massage, students will be required to complete a series of three case studies, each comprised of a set of three treatments
Pre-requisites for studying the course The pre-requisite for studying the Diploma in Baby and Child Massage is a minimum of a Level 3 Diploma in A&P, together with and a Level 3 or above Diploma in Massage
This is a fully insurable Practitioner qualification
Please contact BGi in order to arrange cover or discuss your individual insurance needs
We have negotiated a special discount of £10 off the annual premium for all Athena students
Diploma in Baby and Child Massage - NEW