​​Course Dates:

 

2025

1st/2nd Nov, 6/7th Dec
2026
10/11th Jan, 7/8th Feb, 7/8th Mar, 11/12th Apr, 9/10th May, 6/7th Jun (exams)

 

​Course Content:

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​Practice Management

• 1.   Ethics and Professionalism

• 2.   Setting up and managing and promoting a Massage Therapy Practice

• 3.   Record keeping - taking and keeping client’s notes, keeping accounts, legalities, insurance and public liability  

 

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

• 1.   Cells, tissues and functions

• 2.   The skeletal system

• 3.   The articulatory system

• 4.   The muscular system

• 5.   The integumentary system

• 6.   The cardiovascular system

• 7.   The lymphatic system

• 8.   The nervous system

• 9.   The endocrine system

• 10. The respiratory system

• 11. The digestive system

• 12. The urinary sytem

• 13. The reproductive system

• 14. Pathology of each of the systems

 

Swedish Massage

• 1.   The history, philosophy and role of Swedish Massage

• 2.   The benefits and physiological effects of massage - general and specific including the effects of massage on the different systems of the body

• 3.   How to present oneself professionally with due regard to hygiene, manner and posture

• 4.   The preparation and maintenance of the working area with due regard to the safety and comfort of the client

• 5.   The consultation, history taking and evaluation of the client, checking for cautions and contra-indications and assessing the client's needs, referring clients where appropriate.

• 6.   The safe and practical application of the movements of massage incorporating safe and efficient posture and the uses and effects of the different moves

• 7.   Relating the manual techniques of massage to knowledge of anatomy and physiology

• 8.   Swedish massage to back, abdomen, legs, feet, arms, hands, neck and shoulders (seated and prone), and face. Full body massage.

• 9.   Care of clients with special needs

• 10. The evaluation of the effectiveness of the Swedish Massage, aftercare and advice, common client reactions to massage treatment.

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Stress Management 

• 1.   Stress

• 2.   General Adaptation Syndrome:

• 3.   Effects of long-term stress

• 4.   Stress and disease

• 5.   Stress management

• 6.   Stress and relaxation

• 7.   Relaxation techniques

 

The Swedish Massage module enables the student to safely and effectively administer therapeutic massage 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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Entry Requirements

There is no academic entry requirement, but students must be physically able to perform massage. 

 

Duration of Study

​The course will run once a month for 8 months. Total contact hours will be a minimum of 160 hours with approximately 100 hours of home study.

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Method of Study

Each month the face to face sessions will cover both the practical and theoretical elements of the course. This learning will be supplemented each month by home study, which will include assignments, case studies, revision for a small monthly test on the practical and theoretical content of the previous month, and shadowing of the tutors. Also, 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 and face to face sessions. 

 

Assessment

Award of the Diploma in Swedish Massage will based on:

• Continuous assessment throughout the course, based on performance at each session, together with home study assignments and case studies.

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

 

Qualification

On successful completion students will be awarded a Diploma in Swedish Massage, which meets the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) Massage Therapy Curriculum  

to Level 7 (The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework; Scotland); Level 3 (Regulated Qualifications Framework; England and Wales); Levell 5 (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment; Northern Ireland); on the UK Qualification Comparison Chart.

 

Accreditation

The Course is accredited by 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 Remedial and Sports Massage Course.

 

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.

 

Enquiries

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

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