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"A
Baby Massage Instructors Course leading to a membership of
FHT" |
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Baby
Massage: Instructors Diploma Course
FHT Accredited |
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This
Baby Massage Diploma course is designed to teach the theory and practice
of how to use Baby Massage. It is a practical course and will demonstrate
how to Instruct parents in groups as well as individually on how to massage
their baby safely.
The course will also show original footage of Baby Massage as traditionally
practised in India. |
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COURSE
CONTENT & WHAT YOU WILL LEARN |
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- The
following are a list of some of the topics which are covered in this
practically orientated course:
- Origins
& History of Baby Massage
- The
Importance of Touch
- Baby's
World
- The
Benefits of Baby Massage
- Contraindications
to Baby Massage
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How to carry out a Baby Massage Routine
- How
to Teach Baby Massage to Groups and Individuals
- Baby
massage and music
- Teaching
different groups of parents
- Massage
for Special Needs Babies
- Relaxation
techniques for parents
- Practical
teaching to volunteer parents during the course
- Understanding
of colic/babies crying/bonding and attachment theories.
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OPPORTUNITIES |
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- Work
teaching groups of parents or individuals interested in Baby Massage.
- Develop
relations with Local GP's and Health Visitors as well work in conjunction
with National Organisations helping with under privileged children.
- Go
on to further studies such as Baby
Yoga & Massage,
Yoga & Movement in Infancy & Pre-school Years
- Supplement
their full time income by working part time
- Help
family and friends by providing regular baby massage treatments
- Develop
their Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
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BABY
MASSAGE COURSE REQUIREMENTS |
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THEORY
EXAMINATION
Open book exam
25 multiple choice questions
10 short answer questions
6 essay questions on various aspects of the course PRACTICAL
EXAMINATION
Ongoing assessment of teaching practice during course
Completion of case studies based on teaching a course to a group of four
parents (or more) and babies (done away from the school)
Completion of case study on private tuition of baby massage
All
work must be completed within four months of the course date.
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LENGTH
OF COURSE |
3 Day Intensive Fast Track Course. Please refer to the current
course timetable for details. |
FHT |
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The
Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) is the oldest Professional
Complementary therapy organisation in the UK with a very dedicated membership
and has been representing therapists for over 40 years.
It
has the largest membership of any multidisciplinary therapy organisation
in the UK with over 21,000 members.
It
is totally independent of any external commercial interests and is a true
not-for-profit organisation. It enforces high professional standards,
requiring its members to abide by a strict Code of Ethics and Professional
Practice.
Successful
completion of this diploma course will provide you with the title of "Baby
& Infant Massage Instructor",
Practitioner
insurance is also available upon successful completion of the course. |
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