CPD Course: ADVANCED PREGNANCY AND POSTNATAL MASSAGE (14 CPD points)
COST:£250
DURATION: 2 days/12 hours
PREREQUISITES: Body Massage Diploma, Pregnancy Massage, Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology
This course is intended for anyone who has already undertaken a basic body massage course training and pregnancy massage :-
• and would like to refresh their knowledge in this area
• and would like to further their knowledge of the conditions that affect pregnant/postnatal clients which may lead them to book a treatment, with self help measures that they can suggest to their clients
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• to develop your understanding of the role, skills and qualities of a successful massage therapist in relation to the pregnant/postnatal client
• to extend your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body during pregnancy
• to understand the physical and mental health benefits of massage therapy for the pregnant/postnatal client
• to learn acupressure techniques for treating the full term pregnant client
• to understand not only the effect of pregnancy massage on the mother and baby, but also on the placenta
• to develop an understanding of the conditions that affect women in pregnancy and the postnatal period which can cause back tension and other issues for which they seek a treatment (fertility problems, SPD, pelvic floor weakness, abdominal diastasis, postnatal depression, breastfeeding problems, post caesarean section care)
• to identify these pregnancy related conditions and be able to offer the client self help measures that they can do at home
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ASSESSMENT
This course is passed by theory assessment only - The overall pass mark must exceed 70%. If the mark is lower, a retake is available free of charge. Any practical work will not require a model or any assessment eg.breast and induction sections.
QUALIFICATION: Advanced Pregnancy Massage approved by the IGCT will act as an addition to your CPD.
COURSE CONTENT
Legislation
Professional Code of Conduct
Anatomy and Physiology: The muscular, the circulatory and lymphatic systems
Stages of Pregnancy
Physiological changes in the Body’s Systems
Hormone Levels
Physiological Changes in the Mother
Foetal Development
Fertility Massage
Effect of Massage on the Placenta
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
Induction Massage
Postpartum Massage After a Natural Delivery
Postpartum Massage After Caesarian Section
Self Breast Massage to Promote Lactation
Massage for Postnatal Depression
Abdominal Diastasis
Pelvic Floor Weakness
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