Level 3 Diploma in Lymphatic Drainage Massage - Cibtac.com

DIPLOMA IN LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGEThe aim of the Diploma in Lymphatic Drainage Massage is to enable Candidates to gain thepractical and theoretical skills necessary to provide lymphatic drainage treatments for thepurposes of relaxation, stress release and to aid the of reduction of excess fluid.The qualification consists of seven mandatory units and is equivalent to a Level Three on theQualification and Credit Framework.Qualification titleLevel Three Diploma in LymphaticDrainage MassageMandatory unitsQAN Qualification Pre-requisitesnumber code600/3708/8 CCQ05 None requiredUAN Unit code Credit GLHnumbervalueK/501/9256 TU21 4 30Health, safety and hygiene forcomplementary therapiesPrinciples and practice forY/501/9253 TU22 13 30complementary therapiesBusiness practice for theH/501/9255 TU23 12 60complementary TherapistKnowledge of anatomy, physiology T/501/9101 TU24 38 90and pathology for complementarytherapiesKnowledge of less commonD/501/9111 TU25 4 30pathologies for complementarytherapiesProvide MLD A/601/0412 PU46 19 100Reflective practice for MLD J/601/0414 PU47 10 20100 360CIBTAC © 1 V1.1 08/08/12 CW

Manual lymph drainage massage treatment(minimum of 14 marks as *)Candidates to perform a full body massagetreatmentPreparation and care of the ClientFlow of treatment procedureMassage movements:EffleuragePetrissageTapotementFrictionsVibrationsRange of specific lymph drainage techniquesRatePressureRhythmPosition and support of treatment areaAftercare and adviceExplanation of the effects of treatment, reaction totreatmentWhat Client should or should not doRecording results and recommended future treatmentPU46PU4628 marks222 (1*)2 (1*)2 (1*)2 (1*)2 (1*)5 (4*)2 (1*)2 (1*)2 (1*)3 (2*)6 marks222Oral questions PU46 8 marks N/A50 minutes5 minutesTotal marks: 57Pass mark: 34Notes and guidanceConsultationPlease be aware that only general details of the client may be recorded prior to the treatmentso the therapist has time to fully demonstrate their abilities in consultation. The informationthat may be completed prior to the exam process includes: Name, contact details, medicalhistory and medication, allergies etc.It is not acceptable to include any information on skin analysis, skin type or conditions thatare non-medical. Nor is it acceptable to include information on current or proposed treatmentadvice, or homecare. This information is to be decided upon and recorded by the practicingtherapist during the exam process.Marks will be lost by any therapist who has a client with too much information recorded onthe consultation card prior to the commencement of the exam.MassageOther massage areas to be included could be• The front of both legs• The back of both legs• The chest and stomach• Both arms• FaceCIBTAC © 3 V1.1 08/08/12 CW