DIPLOMA IN REMEDIAL AND SPORTS MASSAGE

COURSE INFORMATION

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Application Form

Terms and Conditions

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The Diploma in Remedial and Sports Massage Course builds on the foundations laid within introductory courses such as Swedish or Holistic Massage to enable the student to effectively assess conditions and injuries, both within the clinical and sporting environment. Practical tools are given to treat these conditions, helping the student to reduce pain, promote healing and restore balance within the musculoskeletal system.

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SUMMARY

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Start Date

2/3rd Nov 24

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Duration

9 weekends once a month

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Deposit (non refundable)

£500.00

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Payment

5 monthly instalments of £290.00 

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Lump Sum of £1350.00 by 2nd Sep 24 (Early Bird)

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Lump Sum of £1400.00 by 2nd Nov 24

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Total Cost        

Early Bird - £1850.00​          

Lump Sum - £1900.00       

By instalments - £1950.00          

 

Course Dates: 

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2024

2/3rd Nov, 30th Nov/1st Dec

2025

4/5th Jan, 1/2nd Feb, 1/2nd Mar, 29/30th Mar, 3/4th May, 31st May/1 Jun, 28/29th Jun, (exams)

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Times: 0930 – 1800hrs

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Course Content:
In depth anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of:

• Pelvis

• Hip

• Knee

• Ankle

• Shoulder

• Elbow

• Wrist

 

• Active, passive and resisted assessment of joints

• Muscle testing 

• Myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, neuromuscular techniques, muscle energy techniques, trigger point therapy and mobilisation techniques

• Sports rehabilitation 

• Pre and post event massage

Entry Requirements
Entry for the Diploma in Remedial and Sports Massage is a Diploma in Swedish or Holistic Massage, ITEC Level 3 in massage or equivalent, which has covered the core curriculum for massage therapy as laid down by the GCMT. Students unsure of eligibility should contact the School for further guidance.

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Course Duration
The course will run over nine weekends over the period of a year. Total contact hours will be 135 hours with approximately 272 hours of home study.

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Location
The course will be run at West Linton, (20 minutes south of the Edinburgh City Bypass).

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Method of Study
The course will be run over nine weekends. Weekends will be run approximately once a month and will cover both the practical and theoretical elements of the course. This learning will be supplemented by approximately 34 hours of home study each month which will include assignments, practice of techniques and case studies. Students will be encouraged to form small study groups to allow practice of practical techniques between weekends. 

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Course Material

Course material will consist of comprehensive handouts, dynamic spreadsheets and video links. Students will therefore require access to email, the internet and Microsoft Office and have a working knowledge of each.

 

Equipment

All students will need access to a couch for their case studies. 

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Assessment
Award of the diploma will based on 

• Continuous assessment throughout the course, based on weekend theory tests and practical assessments, together with home study assignments and case studies.

• Final assessments, which will include written, oral and practical examinations.

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Qualification
On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Diploma in Remedial and Sports Massage, which meets the General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT) Remedial Massage Curriculum.  

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Accreditation
Courses are accredited by both the Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation and the National Association of Massage and Manipulative Therapists.

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Further Training
On successful completion of the course students will be eligible to apply for the Advanced Remedial Massage Course.

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Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
On completion of the course opportunities will be provided for graduates to gain their statutory 20 hours CPD required to meet GCMT and CHNC guidelines.

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Enquiries
Please contact us with any queries either by telephone, 01968 661282 or email info@amts.co.uk

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Application Form

Terms and Conditions

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