Course Overview

On completion of this course, learner will have the knowledge and application skills to perform Manual Lymphatic Drainage at the workplace.  
Specifically, learners will be able to: 
  – Project professional image, ensure a safe and hygienic workplace, provide a suitable environment for Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
  – Consult with client to confirm suitability for treatment by reviewing and updating client profile including assessing client’s contraindication to treatment such as skin disorders, musculo-skeletal disorders and chronic diseases, carrying out visual assessment such as swelling of limbs and other body regions, explaining benefits & effects of manual lymphatic drainage on the skin, muscular system, circulatory system, nervous and immune system.
  – Provide safe and effective practice by identifying lymph drainage patterns and the use of appropriate techniques such as stationery circles, pump, rotary and scoop to execute basic massage procedures. 
  – Provide suitable after care advice to sustain the effects of treatment by recommending activities, general nutritional advice. 

What You Will Learn?

– Project professional image, ensure a safe and hygienic workplace, provide a suitable environment for sports massage.
– Effects of exercise on the human body & its systems.
– Consult with client to confirm suitability for treatment including assessing client’s contraindication to treatment, carry out visual assessment such as swelling of limbs and other body regions, benefits & effects of manual lymphatic drainage on the skin, muscular system, circulatory system, nervous and immune system, review & update client profile.
– Identify lymph drainage patterns and the use of appropriate techniques such as stationery circles, pump, rotary and scoop to execute basic massage procedures.
– Safe and effective practice, contraindication to massage such as skin disorders, chronic diseases.
– Suitable after care advice to sustain the effects of treatment.

Admission Requirements

Completion of a body therapy course at certificate level.
PSLE, ESS WPLN L3 English/Chinese or equivalent. Completed WSQ full body massage with oil or equivalent

Awards

Certificate of Achievement

Progress Pathway

VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage