Teaching Infant & Baby Massage Diploma Course (VTCT Level 3)

Cost: £250 + registrations fees £117 or £133*

Please note, all prices are subject to VAT. 

* For non-registsred VTCT candidates the £133 fees also include VTCT lifetime registration. 

What is Baby/Infant Massage?

Infant Massage is a parent tradition within many ancient cultures that has been re-discovered and adapted to the western world. It is one of the most natural and pleasant methods of providing this early nurturing contact and is a great way to bond with baby. If infants are nurtured and cared for, as adults they are assets to the community and are contributing to society through a positive work ethic. This benefits their family, school and the community.

Research into this field is finding that massage may promote better sleeping, relieve colic, and perhaps even enhance an infant's immune system, motor skills, and intellectual development. In the USA, the research carried out by The University of Miami School of Medicine confirms the importance of a secure environment and nurturing touch in the healthy growth, development and maturation of children. Numerous other studies have also shown the many developmental benefits of positive contact as part of baby’s early life.

Who will benefit from this course?

This course is designed for massage therapists, midwives, health visitors and other practitioners involved in baby care who have an interest in massage. It will cover a brief history of baby massage and relevant theory relating to instructing on baby massage procedures and massage techniques. On completion candidates will be able to conduct classes for mothers to use massage techniques to reinforce bonding, improve joint movement and soothe fractious babies. You will also be required to purchase a doll or baby mannequin for training & case studies.

Course dates 2012

Duration: 4 days.

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Course content

• Methodology and procedures for baby massage;
• Massage movements - effleurage, petrissage, stretching, gentle joint movment  specifically for babies;
• Lubrications- cream,oil, lotion;
• Demonstration techniques- groups, individuals;
• Understanding outcomes of treatments;
• Contra-indications and benefits;
• After care and contra- actions;
• Relevant infant anatomy & physiology
• Case studies, supported home study.

Entry qualifications

This qualification is suitable for those employed as health professionals specifically those concerned with baby care or massage therapists. Candidates for this qualification should have an understanding of massage and anatomy & physiology and also hold a current CRB Certificate or gain this before the final exam date. Infant Anatomy & Physiology will be covered through assignments.

The course is now a L3 Diploma and includes:

Any candidates who already hold any of these units from a previous VTCT qualifications will be able to claim RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) for the relevant units.

How will I be assessed?

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