| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG:Diploma | Distance, Online | 24 weeks | find out | GBP 798 total | GBP 798 total |
Course Outline: What You Will Cover
Become a Masseuse! The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. It also allows you to enter a fast growing profession with lucrative hourly rates and self employment opportunities. Students will complete the following units:
1 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Structure, Tissues and Systems) 2 Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage 3 Equipment and Products 4 Massage in Medicine 5 Athletic and Sport Massage 6 Consultation and Documentation 7 Equipment and Products 8 Provide Aesthetic Aromatic Massage
9 Provide Body Treatments
10 Provide Superficial Lymph Drainage Massage
11 Use Reflexology Relaxation Techniques
12 Preliminaries and Draping
13 Classifications
14 Body Mechanics
15 Application of Massage Techniques, Movements & Styles
16 Business Practices (employment / running your own practice)
How Will You Benefit?
Start reaping the benefits by enrolling today!
Career Prospects
More and more people are discovering the power of massage therapy to feel better from the inside. Medical professionals have long recognized massage therapy as a valid, highly effective method of managing all types of tension, stiffness and body pain. On top of that, medical research has proven that aside from pain management, massage therapy also increases flexibility, boosts immunity, improves breathing, sleeping and blood circulation, treats patients with Alzheimer's, lowers high blood pressure and helps ease depression and anxiety. Ultimately it is a highly effective natural therapy that enhances health & well being.
Massage therapists have the wonderful opportunity to build a great career or business for themselves, while helping others relax, feel great and lead healthier lifestyles.
You could also expect to be earning £22 to £33+ per hour in the massage industry.
New spas, massage practices and fitness centres are constantly being opened to serve the growing number of people turning to massage therapy to add an overall feeling of health and relaxation to their lifestyle.
The nature of the massage industry allows for fantastic self employment and employment prospects. It offers freedom, flexibility and security. Forecasts by the Bureau of Statistics point to strong projected growth in the coming years. Not surprisingly Massage Therapy is today one of the most popular alternative health treatments.
Take the first step towards your career in Massage Therapy by enrolling into massage course now!
Course Levels Explained
Diploma
Qualifications recognises the graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organising others in the workplace.
Prerequisites
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Course Length
The average time within which students complete studies is:
Diploma Level-24 weeks
ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.
Study Mode: Online Learning
This entire course is carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance and assessments take place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you'll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class.
Enrolments statistics reveal that students from the following categories are currently taking advantage of the distance learning experience at ICI:
Recognition & Accreditation
This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very 'hands on' approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the 'theory' behind the industry - they are written and tutored by industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your choice.
-
ICI is an Approved Training Provider with the International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT). IICT is a leading professional body representing practitioners operating within the natural health industry. ICI students and graduates are able to obtain IICT Membership. Membership provides numerous benefits such as access to discounted Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.
-
ICI is a CMA College Member and is found on the Complementary Medical Association's Register of Education Providers. ICI has met the expectations of this global organization which represents more than 100 colleges and 15,000 practitioners in the field. (Relevant to: Counselling, Natural Health, Nutrition and Massage courses offered by ICI).
Various government departments and business's have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.
The following is a partial list of companies and government departments which have enrolled or sponsored staff into ICI courses:
Already in the Profession or Industry?
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
What Do I Get?
All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:
On successful completion of the course you will receive:
Learn more about Massage, UG:Diploma - at International Career Institute
Visit course webpage£25 Per Week Interest-Free Payment Plan
Contact International Career Institute to find course entry requirements.
Find out what students say about International Career Institute
Great Tutorial Support
I'm sending this email to let you know that Paul is very accommodating and responsive. He immediately responds if I have questions/ inquiries regarding my assessment and gives me detailed information on things I need to learn with regard to the course. I hope I'll continue to have him as my tutor coordinator.
Thank you and have a good day.
- Devis Polinas
Supportive Tutorial Department
I would like to thank you for the helpful guidance provided by the tutorial department. I am happy with my tutor who is very efficient and who is sharing his knowledge and experience with me.
- Galina Paulo
Satisfied Graduate
My name is Steph Bacelic and I have just completed and received back my marks for my final 2 modules in my advanced diploma. I have just sent off my graduation form and am looking forward to receiving it.
I wanted to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to do distance learning, it was a great beginning to a new career and even though I took slightly longer due to work commitments I thoroughly enjoyed the content.
- Steph Bacelic
There are 57 other courses listed from International Career Institute. A selection of these are displayed below:
International Career Institute main campus location is shown on the map below:
Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom
As an international student you may require a valid visa to study at International Career Institute. Read more about the requirements in our Guide to the United Kingdom International Student Visa Requirements.
