Course Overview

On completion of this course, learner will have the knowledge and application skills to perform Post-natal massage at the workplace.
Adapted from the WSQ framework, specifically, learners will be able to:
? Project professional image, ensure a safe and hygienic workplace, provide a suitable environment for post-natal massage.
? Consult with client to confirm suitability for treatment including contraindication to massage such as skin disorders, musculo-skeletal disorders and chronic diseases. Understand Key physiological changes during pregnancy; post-natal symptoms and care; psychological effects and physical body changes during post-natal period so as to accurately assess client’s general emotional state of being visually, explain benefits & effects of post-natal massage, review & update client profile
? Provide safe and effective practice include toning/firming, vaginal drainage, lymphatic drainage, pressure point, pain management with additional skill such as lactation, tummy wrap (bengkong) and suitable application of massage medium (massage oil).
? Provide suitable after care advice to sustain the effects of treatment such as stretching, general nutritional advice.

Target Audience
Suitable for job roles as Complementary Therapist, Spa Therapist. They will perform massage according to service guidelines with some adaptation to massage movements and manipulations to suit customer’s physical condition and requests.

Progression
With a good handle of this massage practice, learners can progress to specialised training in:-
a. Provide Manual Lymphatic Drainage
b. Provide Aromatherapy
c. Provide TCM Meridian Massage
d. VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage

What You Will Learn?

Project professional image, ensure a safe and hygienic workplace, provide a suitable environment for post-natal massage key physiological changes during pregnancy; post-natal symptoms and care; psychological effects and physical body changes during post-natal period consult with client to confirm suitability for treatment including assessing client’s general emotional state of being, carry out visual assessment, benefits & effects of post-natal massage, review & update client profile effects of treatment include toning/firming, vaginal drainage, lymphatic drainage, pressure point, pain management with additional skill such as lactation, tummy wrap (Bengkong) safe and effective practice, types of oil suitable for post-natal massage, contraindication to massage such as skin disorders, chronic diseases suitable after care advice to sustain the effects of treatment  For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Secondary Education. Recommend to bundle this with Provide pre-natal massage and Provide infant massage
中学教育，PLSE，ESS WPLN L3 英文/中文或同等资格

Awards

Certificate of Achievement

Progress Pathway

With a good handle of this massage practice, learners can progress to specialised training in:-
a. Provide Manual Lymphatic Drainage
b. Provide Aromatherapy
c. Provide TCM Meridian Massage
d. VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage