REHB5601 – Massage Theory to Practice
Module code
REHB5601
Module title
Massage Theory to Practice
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to understand and apply the concepts of wellbeing and wellness and relaxation massage.
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Describe the principles and practices of wellness and relaxation massage.
LO2 Apply the principles of wellness and relaxation massage in a simulated massage therapy context.
LO3 Explain the effectiveness of techniques used in wellness and relaxation massage. - Content
- - Boundaries, scope and breadth of practice, ethical, cultural, multi-cultural and communication considerations
- Client assessment and home care
- Massage principles: quality touch and safety considerations
- Techniques: effleurage, petrissage, friction, lifting, tapotement, vibration, stretches, traction
- Application of touch and massage techniques
- Client assessment to determine wellness and relaxation needs
- Effectiveness and modification to meet client goals
-Tissue change
- Body response
- Subjective assessment
- Health and safety - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall in order to pass this course.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
