| Course Objective: |
• Student will have an understanding
of the reason and indication of the use of massage
therapy and other therapies eg. Reflexology, reiki,
homeopathy, yoga, acupuncture etc.
• Student will have knowledge and understanding
of the anatomy and physiology of the body
• Student will be proficient in applying
the 5 classical movements of massage and practice
good Swedish massage technique and observe contraindication
• Student will be proficient in applying
full facials treatment –include skin analysis,
superficial cleanse, toning, pre-heat treatment,
deep cleansing.
• Student will be proficient in massage
face and shoulder and moisturizer.
• Student will be proficient in applying
tint eyebrows and lashes, eyebrow tweezing.
• Student will be proficient in select the
appropriate type of mask for the client.
• Student will have knowledge of cosmetic
science on skin care products
• Knowledge of First aid
• Professional conduct & Business Awareness
• Perform client consultation and plan massage
treatment of 20min to 90min massage.
• Perform client consultation and plan facial
treatment of 60min. |
| Course Syllabus: |
Anatomy and Physiology
The structure and function of cells and the following
systems, cover the structure and function of each
organ and recognize the cause and effect of the
diseases and disorder: skeletal system, muscular
system, vascular system, lymphatic system, neurology
system, endocrine system, respiratory system,
digestive system, genitourinary system, reproductive
system, and skin.
Massage:
Client consultation’ knowledge of contraindication,
draping procedures, hygiene procedures, Know the
massage technique application and the area that
is worked on. Knowledge of infrared it’s
uses and precaution.
Beauty Specialist Syllabus:
Study of skin diagnosis, full facial & Body
treatment for specific skin types, handle adverse
reaction from customer, identify contra-indication
to facial, Students will be competent in aspects
of skin care and facial massage, after treatment
follow-up.
Practical:
Efficient preparation of the workplace, hygiene,
consultation procedures, record keeping, professional
image, listening skill and relaxation techniques;
client assessments and consultation; recognize
common ailments and contraindications to massage
& facial; client handling before and during
consultation and before, during and after treatment;
suitable selection of appropriate carrier oils;
perform massage of body, face and scalp. Professional
Conduct and Business Awareness:
Professional ethics, first aid and salon safety,
hygiene and sterilization, client handling and
business studies. Examination will contain questions
on the core subjects syllabus. |
| Course Requirement: |
Case studies:
Swedish massage: There will be
a total of 5 clients for the case study. 4 treatments
will be administered on each client, with the
full consultation process, use of massage technique,
aftercare and home advice to be demonstrated for
each of these treatments
Full facial Treatment: 5 clients
treated four times showing the full consultation
process, facial & massage technique used,
aftercare to include home advice. |
| Examination: |
Three hours written paper covering
all aspects of the syllabus and core subjects
• One hour practical to include 15 minutes
consultation plus 45 minutes massage demonstrating
all main areas including the face and scalp.
• One hour to cover: cleanse, skin analysis,
tint, tweeze, facial massage (10 minutes) &
mask.
Oral questions at the discretion of the examiner |
