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This course is broken down into 11 lessons - each lesson contains a certain number of topics. Each lesson/topic is flexible in terms of how long it takes you to complete it. At the end of each each topic, we ask you to complete a test and return it to us. It is important to complete the tests in the sequence they in which they are presented.
| Introduction to our school | Test01a |
| Student introduction | This introduction should have been sent during the lesson |
| Introduction to the diploma | Test01c |
| Introduction to the information supplied with the course | Test01e |
| Introduction to your Video | Test01f |
| Introduction to your tests | Test01g |
| Contra indication to Massage | Test02a |
| The massage sequence | Test02b |
| First visit by a Client | Test02c |
| Consultation card and Case histories | Test02d |
| Notes during and in between consultations | Test02e |
| Negative feed back, effective questioning and body language and timing | Test02f |
| Before, during and after the massage | Test03a |
| The Equipment | Test03b |
| The history of body Massage | Test03c |
| The Theory and philosophy of body massage | Test04a |
| Definition and purpose of massage | Test04b |
| The do's and don'ts of massage | Test04c |
| Swedish massage - Oil, talc and cream Massage | Test04d |
| The different strokes used in massage | Test04e |
| The physiological effects of massage | Test05a |
| The psychological effects of massage | Test05b |
| Why is it important for a Masseur or Masseuse to understand.. | Test06a |
| How to treat ... | Test06b |
| The holistic approach - treating the whole person | Test06c |
| Employment and employing staff | Test07a |
| Retail service; the principles of selling; | Test07b |
| How to cost a treatment; Courses of treatments | Test07c |
| Security | Test07d |
| The Receptionist | Test07e |
| Giving a talk on Massage | Test07f |
| How to design a leaflet | Test08a |
| Professionalism, Ethics, Client Handling, Personality | Test08b |
| Hygiene and Sterilisation, Personal standard of hygiene | Test08c |
| Blood transmitted diseases | Test08d |
| Setting up a practice, raising finance | Test09a |
| Planning the work area, stock control | Test09b |
| Home visiting / Working from home | Test09c |
| Advertising and promotion | Test09d |
| Consideration for UK residents : Premises; Type of Business; Legal requirements, National insurance, Tax | Test09e |
| Insurance, Consumer protection, Trade description act 1968 | Test09f |
| The different laws | Test10a |
| Data protection act 1984 | Test10b |
| Supply of goods and services ACT 1982 | Test10c |
| Electricity Act | Test10d |
| Trade description Act 1968 | Test10e |
| Reporting of Injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences 1995 | Test10f |
| Heath and Safety at work ACT 1974 | Test10g |
| Consumer protection ACT 1987 | Test10h |
| Control of substances Hazardous to health regulation 1988 | Test10i |
| Introduction to other natural therapies | Test11a |
| First Aid | Test11b |
| What to do upon completion |