CERTIFICATE IN BODY THERAPY TREATMENTS

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1 CERTIFICATE IN BODY THERAPY TREATMENTS The aim of the Certificate in Body Therapy Treatments is to enable Candidates to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide body therapy electrical and massage treatments. The qualification offers an ideal opportunity for anyone wanting to provide massage and beauty therapy body treatments. It also provides the opportunity for Candidates to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a massage and electrical Therapist. The basis of all good body treatment routines lies in a complete knowledge by the Therapist of the anatomical structures and systems in the area to be treated, coupled with a thorough understanding of the abilities and functions of massage mediums. This unit will enable the Candidate to prepare for and provide body massage designed to meet the needs of the Client, whilst working in a safe and secure manner. This qualification will assist in providing understanding of the organisational skills required, and technical processes and procedures involved in providing body massage. It will provide the foundation knowledge required to enable the Candidate to identify possible contra-indications to treatment, as well as indications for, and benefits and effects of, professional Salon body massage treatments. In order for the body electrotherapy Therapist to take their knowledge of body care treatments to the next level, a greater more in-depth knowledge of the anatomical structures and systems in the area to be treated, coupled with a thorough understanding of the abilities and functions of electricity and electrotherapy machinery, is essential. This qualification will further enable the Candidate to prepare for and provide body electrotherapy treatments designed to meet the needs of the Client, whilst working in a safe and secure manner providing bespoke skin care services for the Client. This unit will assist in providing understanding of the organisational skills required, and technical processes and procedures involved in providing body electrotherapy treatments. It will provide the foundation knowledge required to enable the Candidate to define the uses of various machines, identify possible contra-indications to treatment, as well as indications for, and benefits and effects of, professional Salon body electrotherapy treatments. Upon completion of this qualification, the candidate will be able to work as a massage therapist and be able to work as a therapist providing electrical body treatments. They will be able to apply for membership of professional bodies representing the beauty therapy sector such as BABTAC. CIBTAC V. 0/05/03

2 Progression from this qualification could include Level 3 diplomas in other aesthetic therapies such as Level 3 Certificate in Facial electrotherapy Progression to other complementary therapies such as Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Level 3 Diploma in Reiki Level 3 Diploma in Body Therapy Level 3 Diploma in Spa therapy Or progression to study at level 4 such as Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management The qualification consists of four mandatory units and is equivalent to a Level Three on the Qualification and Credit Framework. Qualification title Level Three Certificate in Body Therapy Treatments Mandatory units QAN Qualification Pre-requisites number code 600//380/9 CBQ09 None required UAN Unit code Credit GLH number value R/600/8763 TU0 3 Follow health and safety practice in the Salon Promote and sell products and J/60/5337 TU services to Clients Provide body electrotherapy K/60/3953 PU4 04 treatments Provide body massage D/60/3559 PU PORTFOLIO CONTENTS SHEET The purpose of a portfolio is to keep in one place a record of evidence of all treatments or occasions where practice and experience of techniques and ranges for the qualification being studied, are kept. The folder should be large enough to hold all of this evidence generated, a lever arch folder is usually sufficient. If more than one qualification is being studied for, it is often possible to put all of the evidence in one folder keeping it organised and clearly identified, with the use of dividers. To remove the need to duplicated evidence it is important to be aware that if any units of study are replicated between qualifications being studied it is highly recommended that the evidence is only produced once but clearly signposted for an examiner to find. Additional portfolio evidence (must be completed and marked prior to the examination schedule by the tutor) Certificate in Body Therapy Treatments range sheet Follow Health and Safety practice in the Salon log sheet Promote and Sell Products and Services log sheet CIBTAC V. 0/05/03

3 Beauty Therapy Assignment One Presented case studies Exam process Theory: Multiple choice examination paper Examiner instructions: 5 minutes Examination duration: Hour Practical: Examiner instructions: Examination duration: 5 minutes hours Practical mark breakdown for sections of examination Where a minimum mark is required, Candidates should achieve full marks for all areas marked with a *. Failure to achieve full marks in those areas may result in failure of the exam. Section Unit Marks Time Consultation general info only already completed (not analysis or homecare see notes and guidance at end of overview) Introduce themselves Check all information on consultation form Outcomes agreed Explain treatment Visual analysis Body measurements Body type Fat distribution Posture analysis Height/weight recorded Accurately calculated BMI Hygiene, health and safety (4 marks per unit) PU4 Provide body electrotherapy treatments PU6 Provide body massage Overall Hygiene, health and safety will need to include All working practices completed in a hygienic manner Wash own hands at appropriate occasions or use of gloves Prepare and use appropriate sanitising methods for all work areas Use appropriate sanitising methods on Client Generic performance indicators Client care Economy Professionalism Appearance PU6 PU4 allocated 5 marks 8 marks marks allocated 5 minutes N/A N/A CIBTAC 3 V. 0/05/03

4 Body electrical treatment (minimum of 8 marks as *) Candidates to perform two body machines (0-5 minutes time allowed for swop over and set up of machines) Preparation and care of the Client Positioning of the Client * points per machine: Safe application and use of the machine Explanation of the treatment Technique - positioning and use of electrodes or attachments Technique - adjustment of controls Suitability of machine or treatment Aftercare advice in relation to all electrical machinery Body massage treatment (minimum of marks as *) Candidates to perform a back, neck and shoulder massage and one other area at the Examiner s discretion Preparation and care of the Client Pressure * per area Rhythm * per area Rate * per area Continuity Position and support of treatment area Massage movements, demonstrating all five classical movements Posture during massage Correct aftercare advice given PU4 PU6 37 marks 3 4 (*) 8 marks 4 (*) 4 (*) 4 (*) 7 (5*) (*) Oral questions 6 marks N/A 55 minutes 40 minutes Notes and guidance Consultation Please be aware that only general details of the client may be recorded prior to the treatment so the therapist has time to fully demonstrate their abilities in consultation. The information that may be completed prior to the exam process includes: Name, contact details, medical history and medication, allergies etc. It is not acceptable to include any information on skin analysis, skin type or conditions that are non-medical. Nor is it acceptable to include information on current or proposed treatment advice, or homecare. This information is to be decided upon and recorded by the practicing therapist during the exam process. Marks will be lost by any therapist who has a client with too much information recorded on the consultation card prior to the commencement of the exam. CIBTAC 4 V. 0/05/03

5 Massage Other massage areas to be included could be The front of both legs The back of both legs The chest and stomach Both arms Face CIBTAC 5 V. 0/05/03

6 LEVEL THREE CERTIFICATE IN BODY THERAPY TREATMENTS RANGE SHEET follow health and safety practice in the salon All ranges covered during the practical application of the qualification Separate log sheet for fire evaluation needs to be completed Date achieved Follow Health and Safety Practice in the Salon promote and sell products and services to clients Beauty Therapy Assignment One Promote and Sell Products and Services Log Sheet Date achieved provide body electrotherapy treatments Date achieved EMS / Faradic Galvanic Micro Current Vacuum Suction Infra Red Mechanical Massager provide body massage Full Body One Full Body Two Body Part One Body Part Two Date Achieved The above range must be covered whilst including all of the following on at least one occasion One audio sonic One G5 One infra red pre heat CIBTAC 6 V. 0/05/03

7 provide body electrotherapy treatments case studies One Two Three Four Date achieved Candidate Name Tutor Signature CIBTAC 7 V. 0/05/03