Course details
This is the foundation course for many complementary therapies and an introduction to many others and includes an introduction to Sports Massage / Physical Therapy. The course provides Students /Learners with a thorough understanding of Anatomy and Physiology of the body so that they have a working knowledge of the structure and functions of the areas on which they are working. It introduces them to pathology and general medical terminology. The course includes Holistic Massage routines and incorporates the classical movements of massage for treating the whole body. The course is taught with a blended learning approach with major emphasis on the practical elements.
Synopsis of Syllabus:
- Anatomy and Physiology: to cover the 8 major and 3 minor Body systems
- The Classical movements of Massage and their physiological and psychological effects on
- the body.
- History of massage and the importance of a holistic approach
- Health, Safety, Red flag situations and Hygiene in the clinic room
- Pathology of the systems of the body as per syllabus.
- Professional Ethics, Professional conduct, Client care.
- Clinic management - Clinic room Practice
- Review Infra – Red treatments
- Review G- 5 treatments
- Case Studies as per syllabus
- Over-View of other natural therapies and CAM therapies.
- Introduction Lecturers to:
- Sports Massage / Physical Therapy,
- Aromatherapy,
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- Indian Head massage
First-Aid as per Order of Malta or Occupational First-Aid syllabus (Optional extra)
Examinations:
- IISSM Continuous Assessment Practical and Theory
- ITEC Practical external examination
- ITEC Unit 1 Theory of Holistic Massage 1hr multiple choice paper
- ITEC Unit 2Anatomy & Physiology 1hr multiple choice paper
- ITEC Unit 22 Professional Conduct /Business Awareness 1hr multiple choice paper.
- Case studies as per syllabus.
- First-Aid where applicable.
If Students have completed Units U2 –anatomy and Physiology and U22 professional Conduct / Business awareness once they show photocopies of same the College will apply for their APL.
Qualification / Awards:
- ITEC Dip in Holistic Massage. Level 3.
- IISSM Dip in Anatomy and Physiology.
- IISSM Dip in Pathology.
- IISSM Dip in Massage
- IISSM Dip in Clinic Room Management
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About Irish International School of Sports Massage IISSM
The “Irish International School of Sports Massage” was founded in 1988 by Frances Daly MSc. to provide a centre of excellence in training for Therapists in Ireland. The cTheirses run at the college are part-time, evening and Theyekends to meet the needs of students - (for those who are studying as a hobby, career change or for personal development).
Their motto is: “That education is a Life Long Learning process”
The college believes that knowledge of both theoretical and practical skills are vital to be a success in the working environment. They also understand that people learn differently therefore all students have specific learning needs to meet the high standards of training in their chosen cTheirse. The college provides many hTheirs of extra specialised supervised tuition both theory and practical to help students that required that extra help.
A qualified skilled therapist is a much sought after person. Aromatherapy, Sports Massage Therapy and Holistic therapies are not new. They have been used for centuries by many cultures to help people of all walks of life and sports to achieve a higher level of performance. Knowledge empoTheyrs people to take control of their career.
Essential oils and Sports Massage therapy when incorporated into a training programme gives that extra edge that helps keep the body finely tuned. They may be compared to the fine-tuning of a racing car
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