Baby Massage Instructor Training Course

Course

Online

£ 501-1000

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Our baby massage instructor training is a professional one day accredited and recognised diploma course, offering a fully certified qualification for anyone wanting to become a professional Baby Massage Instructor. Learn with us a multi-award winning school, with passionate and caring tutors.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Know that baby massage is an ancient technique and how and why it has become popular in the West Know that touch is important and understand why Know that there are 6 behavioural states and will learn about each one Know that a baby has cues and will learn how to recognise these Know and understand contraindications to baby massage Know that a baby has reflexes and will learn how to recognise these Learn the difference between behavioural states, baby cues and baby reflexes Learn that a baby can show how they are feeling through engagement and disengagement cues Learn what engagement and disengagement cues are and how to recognise them Know that there are many benefits to baby massage and will be able to discuss these Learn how to market a business and will understand some marketing mistakes Understand the basics of setting up a business Learn what to include in a lesson plan in order to make it effective for learning Learn what makes a good teacher and will have the opportunity to practice some of these skills Learn baby massage techniques and then will use these in a sequence Know what the benefits and cautions are for each area of the body when massaging and will be able to discuss these Use the skills learnt to practice teaching a part of the baby massage sequence Have opportunities to self and peer assess Be given feedback on their progress and will be given areas to develop if required

It is for individuals wanting to offer massage to their own baby or those looking for a new career or an extra to an existing career or therapies offered. It is also suitable for organisations such as nurseries, children’s centres or the NHS, for example, wanting to use the techniques within their business or service. Whether you are looking to provide your own baby with the many benefits of baby massage or want to gain the skills necessary to become a professional baby massage instructor, this course will provide all that you need.

Company Prerequisites CPD Points
CTHA level 3 A&P and level 3 full body massage qualification or experience in Health Care (Nurse, Health Visitor, Midwife) or Childcare and Early Years Practitioners 5 CPD Points The Guild of Holistic Therapists Students do not need any prerequisites 36 CPD Points

Certificates are given on the day of training, a recognised Gateway Diploma qualification. For course times, venue information, what to wear etc. Please use/click on the information tabs above where this information can be found. The balance of the course fee is paid direct to the tutor and they will contact you by email as soon as the deposit is paid for the course.

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Subjects

  • Behavioural
  • Baby cues
  • Baby reflexes
  • Marketing
  • Recommended reading
  • Quantitative
  • Massage
  • Massage Therapy
  • Practical
  • Professional

Course programme

How does the course work?

There are two stages to the course, home study and a practical day.

The home study part of the course will take you around 20 hours of study, which includes reading through the course manual and answering 20 short questions (to be emailed to your home study tutor for marking). You do not need to have completed the reading and questions before your practical day but it is advisable that you have made a start with reading the course manual. You will be given full support and guidance throughout this part of the course.

The home study part of the course involves:

  • Lesson aims and objectives
  • Lesson outcomes
  • History of baby massage
  • The importance of touch
  • Behavioural states
  • Contraindications to baby massage
  • Baby cues
  • Baby reflexes
  • Benefits of baby massage
  • Setting up your business
  • Marketing your business
  • Top teaching tips
  • Recommended reading
  • Assessment (20 short answer questions) to be emailed to your tutor

You will also have access to videos of the massage sequence (including a sequence for relief from toothache, constipation, wind and colic).

The practical days training will run 10.30 - 4.30pm Weekdays or 11.00 - 5pm if you choose to attend on a weekend date. You will be given full support and guidance throughout this part of your course.

Baby Massage Instructor Training Course

£ 501-1000