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How does Home Learning Work?A step by step guide
1. Purchase the course of your choice (With a debit or credit card over the telephone, online using PayPal or with a cheque via post).
2. Decide if you would like to receive the course content electronically via email (for you to view on your computer or print at home) or a printed version sent to you in the post.
3. Download and print your study guidelines and test papers document from our website.
4. We then recommend that you read all of the course materials from start to finish.
5. Then take each module in order and answer the related questions. You can choose to complete the questions online or you can complete the printed version of the test papers by hand.
6. Once you have completed all questions you then submit your test paper.
7. Choose a friend or family member to conduct a case study upon and practice the therapy, taking appropriate notes and completing your case study sheets and client form. When you are finished these should be submitted for marking.
8. Your distance learning course will usually be marked within 7-10 days (sometimes sooner).
9. You will be notified either by email or post of your result. If you have passed you will receive your Diploma (normally within 1 week of notification of success). If you have failed you may resubmit the test and try again.
10. Remember that you can take as long as you like to complete the course.
11. There is no limit to the number of times that you can re-submit your test papers.
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This is the home learning version of our Indian Head Massage practitioner training course and covers everything you need to know to safely and professionally conduct a therapy in Indian Head Massage.
Distance learning means that you can study this course from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the world with no deadlines or timescales.
This course is supported by online video clips that show you each of the techniques in detail.
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What do you get with this course?
Detailed and fully illustrated training manual
Photographs of the therapy and techniques
Case study sheets
Client form(s)
Study guidelines
Course test paper
Help & advice via email
Unlimited FREE access to online video clips
Diploma upon successful completion of the course
Discount on therapy practice insurance
FREE support and advice after training
FREE entry in our therapist directory
FREE access to 3D anatomy & physiology resource
16 CPD points awarded to this course 
Questions and answers about this course
How does home learning differ from an attendance course?
During an on-site (attendance) course you will be instructed on techniques. You will be supervised and assessed as you both give and receive a full treatment. There is a short written test and upon successful completion your diploma will be awarded at the end of the day.
A home learning course offers you the opportunity to study the techniques at home using the course manual and access to the online videos of techniques with help and advice as required via email. A test and case study are required and your diploma is awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Can I practice professionally with this Diploma Course?
Yes. Once you have been awarded your Diploma as proof of training and qualification you should then obtain professional insurance allowing you to practice as a therapist.
Is this course accredited?
Yes. Courses are accredited by The Guild of Holistic Therapists & Beauty Therapists as well as The International Natural Healers Association. Accreditation means that our course content has been appraised by external professional therapy associations and has been approved for professional therapy training purposes.
Can I get insurance after doing a distance learning course?
Yes. Read further information >
Do I need an Anatomy & Physiology Qualification to do this course?
No you don't. We cover all relevant aspects of anatomy and physiology which are specific to each training course.
What are CPD points?
CPD is an abbreviation for Continuous Professional Development. Sometimes if you are a member of a professional therapy organisation you need to undertake regular training to upkeep your membership. This most often works on a points system with different numbers of points awarded for different courses.
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Course content
Module 1
How Indian Head Massage was originally practiced in India
How it is now practiced in the West
How Indian Head Massage is commonly taught
Indian Head Massage as taught by Therapy Training School
Module 2
Effects and benefits overview
Effects and benefits in detail
Module 3
The skeletal system
The muscular system
Blood flow in the head and neck
The trigeminal nerve
The lymphatic system
Module 4
Client consultation skills
Consultation environment
Client education
Client confidentiality
Consultation form
Notes on consultation form
Contraindications
Module 5
Body mechanics
Correct body mechanics
Guidelines
Module 6
Preparing for therapy
Client preparation
Therapist preparation
Basic hygiene
Adaptations
Module 7
Massage Movements
Massage overview
Massage techniques explained
Module 8
After therapy recommendations
Information and aftercare advice
The benefits of drinking water
Module 9
Before beginning therapy
Oils that may be used
Weight and pressure of massage techniques
Part one (seated): Upper back, shoulders, neck and head massage
Part two (lying down): The neck, head and face massage
Module 10
Case Study guidelines
Case study examples
Additional information
FAQs
Hints and tips
Your notes and questions
Additional documents
Test paper
Client form
Case study form
I recently attended Therapy Training School for training in Indian Head Massage. Therapy Training School itself is a wonderfully calming place and has an aura of peace and tra... Jo, Birmingham
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