Course Registration Deadlines

• Registration Deadline: 5^th Jan 2025 – Course Start of Date: 3^rd Mar 2025
• Registration Deadline: 5^th Apr 2025 – Course Start of Date: 2^nd Jun 2025
• Registration Deadline: 5^th Oct 2025 – Course Start of Date: 1^st Sept 2025

Aims of CIBTAC Diploma in Stone Massage Therapy:
To enable the candidate to gain thorough knowledge and understanding in the subject of Stone Therapy Massage; with emphasis on the knowledge of the structure, use and benefits of the stones. So gaining an in depth diploma qualification.

What you will learn:
All units are mandatory and examinable. The assessment methodology used is MCQ theory examinations and practical examinations.

• Health and Hygiene Skin Structure and Function
• Skin Diseases
• Business Studies
• Salon Procedures
• Nutrition
• History of Stone Therapy Massage
• Philosophy of Complementary Therapies
• An understanding of Ayurveda
• Knowledge of Chakras and their involvement in the treatment
• The structure, function and benefits of the stones
• The use of the stones in massage treatments and massage movements
• Pathology
• Client Care and Consultation
• Aftercare
• Case Studies

Learning Objectives:
The learner will be able to:

• Identify lifestyle characteristics and take appropriate action in selecting or advising clients about treatments and aftercare.
• Adapt treatments to suit the individual client’s needs by analyzing the information gathered at the consultation, including contra-indications.
• Perform safe, hygienic and effective treatments to a commercially acceptable standard and timing. Select, home care products for clients.
• Understand the principles of techniques learnt and their effects on the body.
• Understand the importance of an awareness of current legislation appertaining to beauty and complementary therapies employment.

EXAMINATIONS: CIBTAC Diploma in Stone Therapy 

THEORY: 30 minutes multiple choice paper.
PRACTICAL: 1 hr 30 mins.
CASE STUDIES:  on 4 clients totalling 16 treatments.

Anatomy & Physiology is a pre-requisite for all International courses. Taking an Anatomy & Physiology Course will give you the skills of understanding how the body works. Hence giving you a better understanding of how you can meet the needs of your clients as a Spa therapist.  No previous experience is necessary.

What you will learn:

• G 3 Skin Structure and Function
• G 9 Introduction to Nutrition
• Cells
• Tissues
• Digestive System
• Skeletal System
• Respiratory System
• Muscular System
• Excretory
• Urinary System
• Vascular System
• Endocrine System
• Lymphatic System
• Neurological System
• Accessory Organs

Learning Objectives:

The learner will be able to:

• Name and locate various cells, tissues, organs and systems in the human body
• Understand how these structures interrelate and work as a whole.
• Understand the structure and function of various cells, tissues, organs and systems in the human body.
• Understand how internal and external factors influence the efficient working of the body.

E16 EXAMINATION: E16 CIBTAC Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
Theory – 45mins, multiple choice paper.