RS28202 – Body Massage Techniques
Module code
RS28202
Module title
Body Massage Techniques
Prescription
The puspose of this module is to enable the student to develop the knowledge and skills to practically perform a complete Swedish massage of the body, Indian head massage and hot stones massage.
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 110
- Self directed hours
- 40
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On completion of this module students will be able to:
1.Perform client consultation and analyse client needs and recommend an appropriate treatment or service
2.Identify and implement a treatment plan appropriate to clients needs
3.Identify and describe body contraindications in relation to massage applications
4.Describe the code of ethics in relation to Swedish massage practice
5.Prepare environment to perform a Swedish massage
6.Prepare client for the selected treatment
7.Perform a complete manual Swedish massage of the body
8.Perform a Indian head massage service
9.Perform a hot stones massage service - Content
- - Medical history, personal information, lifestyle, contraindications (in terms of diseases and disorders)
- Manual, specialised treatments
- Record card, home-care advice, arrange treatment plan appointments, referral and monitor of client, clean up
- Personal boundaries of massage practice,
- Individual movements of Swedish massage
- Safety and comfort, communication
- Massage medium application, massage movements
- Hot stones massage routine
- Indian head massage routine - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- - Demonstration lessons
- Practical lessons
- Practical application
- Theory lectures
- Tutorials
- Handout notes
- Group work
- Group discussion
- Guided questions and answers
- Guest speakers
- Work books
- Case studies - Evidence of Achievement
- When undertaking this module candidates also undertake an on-line assessment towards the City and Guilds Certificate in Beauty Therapy.
