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Level 2 Award for the Hands-on Baby Massage Instructor (RQF)

The Regulated Certification. Extend your Hands on Babies Accreditation to the Regulated option, an officially recognised Government qualification (in the disciplines of Baby Massage Instruction) which is OfQual regulated and cited within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

This Qualification extends your Hands on Babies Accreditation through additional learning, reflection and assessment.

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OfQual) is the Government Department that regulates qualifications & which regulates and accredits British examination boards offering GCSE’s and A Levels exams in England. Often referred to as the “exam watchdog” one of OfQual’s main roles is to maintain standards and confidence in qualifications.

By offering the only OfQual regulated qualifications in baby massage in an otherwise unregulated market you can be sure that when you train with Hands on Babies, that you are gaining a national, officially recognised qualification which will give you the best possible learning experience to the highest possible standards, will give you the strongest CV possible and will give your class attendees the confidence that you have been trained to a nationally recognised syllabus and to a consistently high standard.

Course Highlights

  • Full Theory Instruction
  • Full Practical Demonstrations
  • Student Workbook, Online Assessment and Live Class Support

Schedule

Section 1 - Introduction

  • 2 Introduction to the Training Manual
  • 3 Golden Rules of Baby Massage
  • 4 History of Baby Massage
  • Video 3: Golden Rules of Baby Massage
  • Video 4: The History of Baby Massage

Section 2 - Importance of Touch

  • 5 Importance of Touch - The 5 Senses
  • 6 Importance of Touch - Physiological
  • 7 Importance of Touch - Interesting Research
  • Video 5: Importance of Touch – 5 Senses
  • Video 6: Importance of Touch – Physiological
  • Video 7: Importance of Touch – Interesting Research

Section 3 - Benefits of Baby Massage

  • 8 Introduction to the Benefits of Baby Massage
  • 9 Benefits Associated with Interaction
  • 10 The Benefits Associated With Stimulation
  • 11 Benefits Relief
  • 12 The Benefits of Stimulation
  • 13 Key Benefits of Baby Massage Summary

Section 4 - Anatomy and Physiology

  • 14 The Importance Of Anatomy & Physiology
  • 15 Baby Cues
  • 16 Reflex Responses
  • 17 Behavioural States
  • Video 15: Anatomy and Physiology – Cues
  • Video 16: A and P – Reflex responses

Section 5 - The Massage Environment

  • 18 The Massage Environment
  • Video 18: Getting Started – The massage environment

Section 6 - Class Considerations

  • 19 Class Timings
  • 20 General Stroke Cautions
  • 21 Which Oil and Why
  • 22 Oil Patch Test
  • 23 Oils to Avoid
  • 24 Oil Supply
  • 25 Kit for Classes
  • 26 5 Week Course Structure
  • 27 How To Fill A 1 Hour Session
  • Video 19: Class Timings
  • Video 20: General Stroke Cautions
  • Video 22 Oil: Patch Test and Why
  • Video 25: Kit for Classes
  • Video 27: How to Fill a 1 Hour Session

Section 7 - Getting Ready for Massage

  • 28 Getting The Adults Ready
  • 29 Getting Babies Ready For Massage
  • Video 28: Getting the Adults Ready for massage
  • Video 29: Getting the Babies Ready

Section 8 - The Individual Leg Strokes.

  • 30 Massage Strokes Legs Easy Squeezy
  • 31 Massage Strokes Legs Give It Some Sole
  • 32 Massage Strokes Legs Wings of Love
  • 33 Massage Strokes Legs Sausage Roll
  • 34 Massage Strokes Legs Happy Feet
  • 35 Massage Strokes Legs Ankle Bracelet
  • 36 Massage Strokes Legs Wibble Wobble
  • 37 Massage Strokes Legs Bottom Bliss

Section 9 - The Individual Tummy Strokes

  • 38 Massage Strokes Tummy Tummy Snug
  • 39 Massage Strokes Tummy Roly Poly
  • 40 Massage Strokes Tummy Tummy Time
  • 41 Massage Strokes Tummy Flower Power
  • 42 Massage Strokes Tummy Rainbow
  • 43 Massage Strokes Tummy Tummy Tuck
  • 44 Massage Strokes Tummy Caterpillar Walk

Section 10 - The Individual Chest and Arm Strokes

  • 45 Massage Strokes Chest Butterfly Wings
  • 46 Massage Strokes Chest Cross Your Heart
  • 47 Massage Strokes Chest Chest Prayer
  • 48 Massage Strokes Arms And Hands Love Glove
  • 49 Massage Strokes Arms And Hands Wrist Kiss
  • 50 Massage Strokes Arms And Hands Friendship Bracelet
  • 51 Massage Strokes Arms And Hands Arm Wibble Wobble

Section 11 - The Individual Face Strokes

  • 52 Massage Strokes Face Hill Tops
  • 53 Massage Strokes Face Sleep Sweep
  • 54 Massage Strokes Face Say Cheese
  • 55 Massage Strokes Face Cheek Sweep
  • 56 Massage Strokes Face Love Heart
  • 57 Massage Strokes Face Spider Slider

Section 12 - The Individual Back Strokes

  • 58 Massage Strokes Back M is for Mummy
  • 59 Massage Strokes Back Wiggly Worm
  • 60 Massage Strokes Back Daisy Chain
  • 61 Finger Rake

Section 13 - The 5 Body Parts in Sequence

  • 62 Leg Sequencing
  • 63 Massage Strokes Tummy Sequencing
  • 64 Massage Strokes Chest and Arm Sequencing
  • 65 Massage Strokes Face Sequencing
  • 66 Massage Strokes Back Sequencing

Section 14 - Week 1 Run Through

  • 67 Week 1 Run Through

Section 15 - Week 2 Run Through

  • 68 Week 2 Run Through

Section 16 - Week 3 Run Through

  • 69 Week 3 Run Through

Section 17 - Week 4 Run Through

  • 70 Week 4 Run Through

Section 18 - Week 5 Run Through

  • 71 Week 5 Run Through

Section 19 - Body Part Considerations

  • 72 Cautions and Benefits Legs
  • 73 Cautions And Benefits The Tummy
  • 74 Cautions And Considerations The Chest
  • 75 Cautions And Benefits The Face And Back
  • Video 72: Introduction to the Legs – Cautions and Benefits
  • Video 73: Introduction to the Tummy – Cautions and Benefits
  • Video 74: Introduction to the Chest, Arms – Cautions and Benefits
  • Video 75: Introduction to the Face and Back – Cautions and Benefits

Section 20 - Dealing with a Crying Baby

  • 76 Dealing With A Crying Baby
  • Video 76: Dealing with Crying Baby

Section 21 - Teething and Colic Sequences

  • 77 Teething Sequences
  • 78 Colic Sequence
  • Video 77: Teething Sequence
  • Video 78: Colic Sequence

Section 22 - Important Considerations

  • 79 Age Ranging Guidance
  • 80 Health Considerations
  • 81 Common Questions
  • Video 79: What Age For Baby Massage
  • Video 80: Health Considerations

Section 23 - Next Steps in the Process

Section 24 - Assignments

  • Regulated Student Workbook
  • Have you answered the RED questions in the Student Workbook

Section 25 - Support Materials

  • Weekly Parent Handouts
  • Teething and Colic Sequence Handout
  • Full Body Massage Instructors Aid
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