Stone Therapy Massage Course

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Lady receiving Indian head massage treatmentOur stone therapy massage course offers you stone therapy massage training through the Statement of Achievement in Stone Therapy Massage. Learn stone therapy massage in a spa therapies context.

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You must be a body therapist, beauty therapist or massage therapist.

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Quick Facts: Stone Therapy Massage Course

Award type:

Statement of Achievement

Credits:

4

Level:

4

Code:

Not applicable

Students per class:

10

Attendance:

Part-time

Inside class:

20 hours total

Outside class:

20 hours total

Domestic cost*:

$400

International cost*:

Not available

Approvals:

ITEC-Approved

CIBTAC-Approved

* 2010 costs listed. Extra expenses apply.

Structure of the Stone Therapy Massage Course

As a professional development course, you will be expected to complete a large amount of your study through self-directed study. You must complete case studies, projects and other homework as well as practice treatments during self-directed study time.

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About the Stone Therapy Massage Course

Here is some more in-depth information about this course:

  • The Statement of Achievement in Stone Therapy Massage deals with the theory and practical areas of a stone therapy massage treatment in a spa therapies context.
  • This course is a way to help complete the Diploma in Spa Therapies on a part-time basis, with a maximum total of 4 credits towards that diploma, and a good way to "get your foot in the door" in the spa therapies industry.
  • Graduates successfully completing this course become a fully- and internationally-qualified stone therapy massage therapist as recognised in New Zealand and most countries throughout the world.
  • Qualified body therapists (physiatrics only), beauty therapists (facial, body and electrology therapies) and massage therapists will undertake the stone therapy massage component.
  • Students who did not complete their physiatrics or beauty therapy qualification through the school (or ITEC, CIBTAC, and/or CIDESCO) may have to undergo Recognition of Prior Learning assessments prior to being accepted to this qualification.

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Pre-Requisite Qualifications You Must Hold to Attend the Stone Therapy Massage Course

For Qualified Body Therapists

In order to be considered for enrolment into the Statement of Achievement in Stone Therapy Massage, the student must hold one of the following qualifications or equivalent (as determined by the school):

Awarding Body Qualification Name
The National School of Aesthetics Certificate in Physiatrics; or
Physiatrics Diploma; or
Certificate in Body Therapy; or
Body Therapy Diploma; or
Statement of Achievement in Anatomy, Physiology & Massage
International Therapy Examination Council Physiatrics Diploma; or
Diploma in Physiatrics; or
Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology & Massage; or
Diploma in Holistic Massage
Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology Body Treatments Diploma; or
Body Massage Diploma and Anatomy & Physiology Diploma

You will also be expected to hold a current Workplace First Aid Certificate.

For Qualified Beauty Therapists or Massage Therapists

In order to be considered for enrolment into the Statement of Achievement in Stone Therapy Massage, the student must hold one of the following qualifications or equivalent (as determined by the school):

Awarding Body Qualification Name
The National School of Aesthetics Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Applied Aesthetics; or
One award from each column
Certificate in Aesthetics; or Certificate in Physiatrics; or
Aestheticienne Diploma; or Diploma in Physiatrics; or
Certificate in Aesthetics; or Certificate in Body Therapy; or
Beautician Diploma; or Diploma in Body Therapy; or
Facial Therapy Diploma Diploma in Swedish Massage and Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology; or
  Statement of Achievement in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage
International Therapy Examination Council Diploma in Beauty Therapy; or
One award from each column
Aestheticienne Diploma; or Diploma in Physiatrics; or
Diploma for Beauty Therapists; and
Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments		 Diploma in Body Treatments; or
  Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology & Massage; or
  Diploma in Holistic Massage (with Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology)
Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology One award from each column:
Aesthetic Treatments Diploma; or Body Treatments Diploma; or
Advanced Aesthetic Treatments Diploma Body Massage Diploma and Anatomy & Physiology Diploma
Comite International d'Esthetique et de Cosmetology Diploma in Beauty Therapy
NZQA-Approved Massage Therapy Diploma Diploma in Massage Therapy (or equivalent) - As determined by directors

You will also be expected to hold a current Workplace First Aid Certificate.

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How the Stone Therapy Massage Course Fits into the Diploma in Spa Therapies

The Statement of Achievement in Stone Therapy Massage gives the student who successfully completes and graduates the course a total of 0 credits towards the Diploma in Beauty Therapy & Applied Aesthetics (120 credits) and a total of 4 credits towards the Diploma in Spa Therapies (156 credits).

This course does not qualify a student as a fully-qualified Beauty or Spa Therapist upon completion.

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Outcome Statement for the Stone Therapy Massage Course

Outcome statement: Stone Therapy Massage graduates should hold the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge to safely perform stone therapy massage treatments independently and competently in an international commercial environment.

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Subjects in the Stone Therapy Massage Course

Students attending the Statement of Achievement in Stone Therapy Massage course will engage in the following courses (click on each name for more information):

Name

Credits

 Level

Stone Therapy Massage Treatments

Aim: On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to perform a stone therapy massage treatment and demonstrate knowledge of the theory behind the treatment in a spa therapies context.

Prerequisites: The student must be successfully completing of have successfully completed the Swedish Massage and Anatomy & Physiology for Physiatrics courses before starting this course.

4

4

Statement of Achievement in Stone Therapy Massage

4

4

All subjects are required. None are optional.

Students who have not successfully completed the course Professional Conduct & Business Awareness will be required to do so prior to completing this qualification.

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Recognised Awards Available

Upon successful completion of the course requirements and final examination, the candidate may be eligible for the following awards:

Awarding Body Awards Notes
The National School of Aesthetics Statement of Achievement in Stone Therapy Massage  
International Therapy Examination Council** Diploma in Stone Therapy Massage*** 47 Stone Therapy Massage
Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology** Diploma in Stone Therapy*** Stone Therapy

** Extra examination fees and external examinations apply. ITEC, CIBTAC and CIDESCO examinations are not paid for in your course fees.

*** Students who do not hold the appropriate ITEC, CIBTAC and/or CIDESCO qualifications will have to undertake and pass the pre-requisite ITEC, CIBTAC and/or CIDESCO qualifications before undertaking this qualification.

You must attend our course to sit ITEC and/or CIBTAC examinations through us.

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Your Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, you may be eligible to study further with us. Options include:

Course Notes
Certificate in Aesthetics Both to complete your Diploma in Beauty Therapy if you are only a body therapist
Certificate in Electrology
Diploma in Spa Therapies You would need to undertake the version with Anatomy, Physiology & Massage if you are not a qualified beauty therapist
Other short courses  

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Dates, Times, Costs and More Details

Please find below the dates, times, costs and other details about this course.

2010

Start

Finish

Days

Hours

2010 Fees

C°

Domestic

Int'l

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

$400**

N/A

1

Special Notes:
  • All prices include GST and are in New Zealand dollars.
  • See Application & Cut-Off Dates for further information. To avoid disappointment, the school highly suggests applying for your course as soon as the enrolment opens.
  • **/*** You must pay a deposit when you enrol. You cannot pay them, or get them reimbursed by, student loan.
  • ° C indicates the number of classes in this intake. There are a maximum of 10 students per class.
  • International Students: Please see the International Students page under Information.
  • The National School of Aesthetics reserves the right to alter or change details, prices, dates, et cetera, on the courses at the school.
  • This information was correct and accurate (and in some cases, forecasted) at the time of Web publication (11/09).
  • Extra expenses may apply.
  • Payment plans are not available.
  • See The Physiotherapy Act Disclaimer for further information on the Physiotherapy Act and the National School of Aesthetics.

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