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Professional Diploma Course

Course Structure

The Professional Diploma Course comprises 4 days class time spread over two levels and, a Practical Assessment

Level 1      2 days
Level 2      2 days (normally 3 weeks after Level 1)
Assessment      1.5 hours (normally 4 - 6 weeks after level 2)

Level 1

Level 1 is an intensive weekend, concentrating on the practical techniques of Seated Acupressure.

Every participant will receive a 20 minute Acupressure treatment from one of the tutors.

You will learn the full set of core techniques that, when applied together, make up an On Site Massage treatment, including over 90 acupressure points.

The core techniques are divided into 9 modules - Shoulder, Neck, Inner Arm, Upper and Lower Back, Hips, Head, Inner Arm and Hand, Outer Arm and Hand, Stretches and Percussion.

Special attention is placed on the posture and positioning of the practitioner, the use of body weight and good practise in respect of practitioner injury prevention.

Also included are:

Chair set up and correct use of equipment (all equipment is provided)
Correct positioning of client
Screening, Cautions and Contraindications
The history and background of On Site Massage
The aims (and limitations) of On Site Massage.

Level 2

Level 2 has a number of aims.

Day 1

Improving your core Techniques. An important element of Level 2 is refining the skills learnt on Level 1. Level 1 is extremely intensive and we don't expect you to have mastered the techniques in one go. By working on your posture, positioning, point location and technique on level 2, through in class one to one tuition, we will ensure that your core on site massage techniques are of the highest quality.

Broadening your On Site Massage SkillsYou will learn a group of brand new on site massage techniques that are more kneading based than the basic core techniques.

Also covered are on site massage of the legs and an on site face massage.

Adding flexibility to your On Site Massage,We don't mean physical flexibility (though that's important, too). We mean flexibility in the way you carry out your massage:

We teach you how to adapt your On Site Massage to 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minute appointment times.

We encourage you to start making your On Site Massage more client focused, rather than sequence focused.

We work with you as an individual. We recognise the fact that participants on our courses come from a broad range of professional backgrounds and sometimes want different things from the course.


Day 2

Day 2 pulls everything together and, most importantly, includes a one to one session with one of the course tutors, where you will have the opportunity to practise the techniques learned on the tutor.

The best feed back possible is always from someone receiving a massage, especially in respect of pressure, the quality of pressure, rhythm and flow and point location.

Also included on Day 2 are:

Introduction to Marketing Seated Acupressure Massage to the Corporate Sector
Practising Screening Situations

Case Studies

A minimum of sixty case studies must be carried out and recorded before the Practical Assessment can be taken.

Assessment

There are three elements to the assessment of students:

Short Written Answer Paper – This is a one hour paper completed on day 2 of Level 2. It will test your general knowledge about what On Site Massage is, its history, background and origins, Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory (to a very basic level), Cautions, Contraindications, Screening and how to react to certain situations

Practical Assessment – Privately arranged at the end of Level 2 and scheduled for between two and six weeks after Level 2, this is a practical assessment, with the student carrying out a Seated Acupressure Massage on one of the course tutors. Although daunting, this is by far the most effective way that we can ensure that your massage is of the quality necessary to be effective, safe and successful. Please note you will be required to travel to the tutor selected.

Oral Assessment – This is completed at the same appointment as the Practical Assessment. It focuses on typical screening situations the practitioner is likely to encounter in practise.

Certification and Accreditation

Successful completion of the Professional Diploma course leads to the award of a Diploma in Seated Acupressure Massage from the Academy of On Site Massage and also a Diploma in Seated Acupressure from City & Guilds. This entitles the holder to gain Professional Indemnity Insurance and work professionally. It is recognised by organisations such as The Complementary Therapy Association (Embody) and IPTI.

Prices

By instalments

Level 1     £250
Level 2     £145
Assessment     £40

Discount for Payment in Full - When paying in full prior to the commencement of a course the total cost is £365, which is a discount of £30 (The £40 Assessment Fee is still applicable and payable when the Assessment takes place).


Course Dates and Venues

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Terms & Conditions of booking
Please note that the first payment or full payment includes a non-refundable deposit of £100.

Places are allocated only when payment is received, on a strictly first come first served basis.  When booking a professional Diploma in Seated Acupressure a place will be available for each level of that course. Students are required to attend all levels of the particular course booked unless by arrangement prior to the commencement of the course. Transfer to an alternative course is subject to place availability on that course. Please not that there will be an administration fee of £40 for each transfer made after the commencement of the course.

To make a booking please print off and complete the Course Booking Form 


Send, with a cheque for £250 for Level 1 or £365 full course payment (excluding £40 assessment fee) made payable to AOSM Ltd, to: AOSM Ltd, 34 Selsdon Avenue, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4PG