Accreditation
This course is insurable, accredited or approved by the professional bodies, ITEC, Guild of Beauty Therapists, Guild of Holistic Therapists, FHT, ITEC in affiliation with VTCT, CTHA, ABT - Associated Beauty Therapists, Towergate, Thinktree.
60 CPD course points have been awarded for this course by The Guild - please check the guidelines of the body you’re registered with as to how many points they award for one day courses, as they all differ.
Please Note
To be able to join FHT or CTHA/Embody, their requirement for registration is a level 3 qualification in full body massage/ A & P. If you are a beginner without previous experience and wish to gain insurance to use this therapy professionally – you can do this. However if you wish to join a professional body and you do not have this training you can register with The Beauty Guild who do not have any requirements for you to join.
You are able to obtain their cover without a certificate in massage so if you are a complete beginner they will accept you and you can gain insurance allowing you to use this therapy professionally and charge the general public.
For Existing FHT Members
The qualification gained from the following course will be accepted for professional practice and insurance if the student holds the prerequisites required by FHT. They require a certificate in A&P level 3 and an accredited full body massage qualification level 3, this can be in one qualification or two.










Course Overview
Course Aim:
This course is aimed at providing you with a thorough understanding of human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology in relation to Complementary Therapies. In order to do this, it is important to understand the structural organisation of the cell, skin, hair and nails and the human body as a whole; the structure and function of different body systems and to have a thorough understanding of how the body systems interact with each other to create what is, the amazing human body.
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body whilst Physiology is the study of the body functions and Pathology is the study of disorders.
This Anatomy and Physiology course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the many systems of the human body and how they interact with each other to create what is, the amazing human body.
Course Material:
You will be provided with your own personal area on our professional, easy-to-use learning platform. Here you will find all the resources that you need, in one handy place.
This includes the following:
• Course Lessons
• Course content is available to view on our learning platform and if required, a hard copy of the manual can be requested at a small cost by contacting your course tutor
• Course Videos available to view on the platform as you learn
• Muscles Guide
• Labelling diagrams
• Lesson Tests
• Mock Test
• ITEC Final Exam Guidance
• Supplementary Reading List
• Study Guide
• Home Study Tips
• Successful Business Guide
• Messaging area
The course will be yours to start in your own time with your own tutor to guide you every step of the way.
Course Assessment:
You have two options/pathways with the qualification/certification of this course, you can choose the right one for you:
Option 1 - ITEC: Learn online in the comfort of your own home at your speed and then complete the ITEC level 3 exam (equivalent to NVQ). The exam fee is £125 and exam dates will be emailed to you when they become available.
Option 2 – Accrediting Bodies: You can take the exam online via our learning platform. You will be sent a link to access your online exam. (Option 2 will be accredited with various different professional bodies and recognised for insurance purposes making it a recognised and professional qualification - but this option will NOT be an ITEC qualification). There is no charge for taking this exam.
Certificate on Completion:
Once you have completed the course and final exam, you will be awarded your certificate.
Course Syllabus
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