Course description
Nowadays, many successful beauty therapists offer a wide range of beauty treatments and products, usually in addition to extra spa treatments, such as massage. This course aims to provide you with these two useful skills for your career as a beauty and massage therapist. In the beauty therapy side of the bundle, you will dive into the anatomy and physiology of the face and body, whilst developing your practical skills in providing advanced facial and body treatments. You will also build a sound knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment, as well as examining client care and communication in beauty-related industries. Meanwhile. in the massage course you will examine the essential anatomy and physiology before looking at how massage works and putting the knowledge learned into practical use. All course materials will be delivered to you by post or sent to you by email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email. You can work at your own time and pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in assignments has never been easier!
Course Content
Beauty Therapy QLS Level 3
Unit 1 Body, face and scalp massage and body electrical treatments
- Client consultation
- Body analysis
- Contraindications
- Preparation of the area for massage and body treatments
- Contra-actions
- Classification of movements
- Types of massage
- Electrical and mechanical body treatments
- Cellulite and lymphatic damage
- Anti-ageing skin treatments
- Muscle treatments
Unit 2 Advanced skin analysis and facial electrical treatments
- Consultation and advanced skin analysis
- Equipment and effects
- Facial high frequency
- Facial faradic
- Facial microdermabrasion
Unit 3 Anatomy, physiology and the effects of salon treatments
- Blood
- The heart
- The lymphatic system
- The nervous system
- The endocrine system
- The skeleton
- The skin
Unit 4 Wet and dry heat treatments
- The spa experience
- Spa reception
- Consultation
- Cleansing and exfoliating the skin
- Application
- Cold or chill therapy
- Static/portable heat treatments
- Skin tests
- Water treatments
Unit 5 Salon management
- Health and safety at work act (HASAW 1974)
- Methods of communication
- Hygiene
- Sterilisation
- Avoiding cross infection
Unit 6 Salon operations and organisation
- The reception area
- Welcoming clients
- Dealing with complaints
- Insurance
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Retailing and promotions
- Targets
- Customer legislation
- Emergency procedures and security
- Personal and professional development
Unit 1 Essential Anatomy and Physiology
- Body systems
- Nervous system
- Muscular system
- Muscle groups
- The skeletal system
- Joints
- Tendons and Ligaments
Unit 2 Understanding Massage
- What is massage?
- Types of massage
- Massage suitability
- How massage works
- Benefits of massage
- Equipment
- Hygiene
Unit 3 Contraindications and Special Populations
- Special populations
- Pregnancy and massage
- Lymphatic drainage
- Contraindications
- Massage modifications
Unit 4 Client Consultation
- Therapist safety
- Client assessment
- Care plan
- Massage environment
Unit 5 Massage Techniques and Components
- Massage tools
- Pressure
- Direction
- Duration
- Speed
- Massage techniques
- Friction
- Petrissage
- Tapotement
- Hacking
- Prayer
- Cupping
- Tapping
Unit 6 Massage Positions
- Prone massages and techniques
- Supine massages and techniques
- Guidance for seated message
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