VTCT Skills
Level 3
QN: 603/4045/9
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VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Body Treatments
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 410 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
410 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and physiology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure, function and pathology of the skeletal system
- Know the structure, function and pathology of the muscular system
- Know the structure, function and pathology of the skin
- Know the structures and functions of cells and tissues in the body
- know the structure, function and pathology of the circulatory system
- Know the structure, function and pathology of the lymphatic system
- Know the structure, function and pathology of the neurological system
- Know the structure, function and pathology of the endocrine system
- Know the structure, function and pathology of the respiratory system
- Know the structure, function and pathology of the digestive system
- Know the structure, function and pathology of the urinary system
- Know the structure, function and pathology of the reproductive system
2
Figure diagnosis and body electrical treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out a consultation
- Be able to carry out body analysis and devise a treatment plan to meet the client’s objectives
- Be able to advise on exercises to maintain and reinforce treatment effects
- Be able to carry out sensitivity tests
- Know the theory of electricity and electrical treatments
- Be able to carry out galvanic/iontophoresis treatments
- Be able to carry out microcurrent treatments
- Be able to carry out vacuum suction (lymphatic drainage) treatments
- Be able to carry out faradic (electro muscle stimulation) treatments
- Be able to carry out infra-red treatments
- Be able to carry out mechanical massage treatments
3
Professional conduct and business awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principals of ethical practice
- Know the requirements for health, safety and hygiene
- Know the importance of communication
- Know the principles of finance and costing
- Know the principles of retail
- Know effective sales and marketing techniques
4
Swedish massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the history and development of Swedish (classical) massage
- Be able to carry out a consultation and recognise common ailments and contra-indications to treatment
- Be able to carry out a Swedish massage treatment
- Know the effect of massage on the body systems
- Be able to give aftercare and home care advice
- Be able to evaluate and review the massage treatment/programme
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4045/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2019