Swedish Massage Diploma Course

A comprehensive and effective introduction to massage therapy.

This course is suitable for students:

• who wish to set up in practice as a therapist – either full or part-time.

• who are already in the healthcare field and wish to add to their skills or

• who wish to work with charities, family or friends in a safe and competent manner.

Swedish Massage diploma course

The Western School Professional Diploma in Swedish Massage provides a thorough grounding in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology – coupled with extensive ‘hands-on’ massage experience.

On the business side, Practice Development – how to start and run your own therapy practice – is included in the course to give the successful student the skills needed to succeed as a therapist. Relevant Health & Safety practices and requirements are also covered.

A First Aid certificate in basic life support is also included as part of the course.

The Western School awarded Professional Diploma allows the graduate to access professional indemnity insurance and to go straight into practice as soon as they graduate.

Course Details

Entry Qualifications

The Western School awarded Professional Diploma in Swedish Massage is an entry-level course and no formal educational qualifications or previous experience are required. However, students should have good proficiency in the English language and be reasonably physically fit. Lots of enthusiasm is also helpful!

Assessment

The Western School’s thorough assessment processes ensure excellence among graduates and help earn the school’s unrivalled reputation. As with many schools, award of the professional diploma is based on a process of continuous assessment throughout the course, but additionally, and very importantly, home practice, homework (with feedback), final oral, written and practical assessments and the completion of formal case studies ensure that the graduate is fully prepared to enter the profession as a demonstrably highly skilled therapist.

Access

The premises at GCU used for Western School courses have full disabled access. Additionally, the school has a commitment to working with students with special needs. A significant number of therapists who have graduated from the Western have done so despite challenges such as dyslexia and visual impairment.