PLEASE NOTE: To study an advanced course you must first hold a Level 3 qualification. For example, Level 3 Reflexology must be studied before Maternity, Facial or Hand Reflexology.
- Level 3 in Body Massage (or having studied this as part of a Complementary Therapies Diploma) must be achieved before studying CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses such as Hot Stones or Hands-free Massage.
- Level 3 Aromatherapy must be studied before Maternity Aromatherapy.
- Indian Head Massage and Thermal Auricular Therapy can be studied with no previous experience.
- Qualifications are available in the same subject but go into varying degrees of detail. An Award is a basic qualification, Certificate is a more detailed qualification and a Diploma is more comprehensive.
VTCT Level 3 Diplomas:
- Reflexology
- Massage Therapy (455 hours guided learning)
- Massage (suggested commitment 266 hours)
- Complementary Therapies (including healthy eating unit) 7 units across 520 suggested learning hours
- Aromatherapy
- Holistic Colour Therapy
- Massage Therapy
VTCT Level 3 Certificates:
- Swedish Massage (suggested 141 hours of learning)
- Massage using Pre-blended Aromatherapy Oils
- Stone Therapy Massage
- Indian Head Massage
- Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies
VTCT Level 3 Awards:
- Origins, Principles and Theories of Massage
- Origins of Massage and Principles of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Healthy Eating and Wellbeing for the Complementary Therapy Client
- Indian Head Massage
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology for Complementary Therapies
VTCT Level 2 Awards:
- Thermal Auricular Therapy
- Head Massage
To view the details of each unit and the record book for each course view: http://www.vtct.org.uk/Home/QualificationCentreFinder.aspx
Advanced courses: (require prior attainment of a level 3 qualification)
- Hot Stones Massage
- Natural Seashells Massage
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Baby massage for Instructors (opportunity to include business start-up support)
- Pregnancy Massage
- Maternity Aromatherapy Massage (including pregnancy massage)
- Maternity Reflexology
- Maternity Spa Treatments
- Herbal Compress Massage
- Hand Reflexology
- Facial Reflexology
- Hot and Cold Stones Reflexology
- Hands-free Massage
- Massage for Fibromyalgia
- Massage for Chronic Illness
- Natural Bamboo Massage
- Maternity Services Specialist Diploma
Sports Massage