Hot Stone Massage Training Course The concept of massage therapy using stones has been used in many different cultures for many years. Tribal Healers & Village wise women used rocks from the river beds & warmed them either in hot coals or hot water.  By placing the hot stones on cloth on the body & arranging them along the energy points of the body, this would help to relax the muscles & reduce pain or discomfort, & therefore support the healing process. The placing of the stones is often followed by a holistic massage which proves to result in a deeper & more intense treatment as the heat penetrates the body & relaxes the muscles & the cold stones stimulate the neural pathways & circulatory system. This 10 lesson hot stone massage course shows the student the history of hot stone massage to the modern day development & use of hot stone massage techniques & associated therapies. The course focuses upon practical massage therapy techniques that can be learned & practised by the student, either as a stand alone therapy in its own right or as part of a practicing holistic therapist’s repertoire of effective techniques. The course shows the student how hot stone  techniques can be incorporated into holistic therapeutic  practice which will be  of great value to practitioners of both the body working therapies & also of pure holistic treatments. Who should take this course? The course is completely stand alone & is aimed at students who wish to obtain competence & experience in a practical hands-on therapy. No previous experience is required as the course covers the appropriate basics, but students of holistic massage will find that this course adds another dimension to their treatments. Practitioners of other therapies will find the course very useful as it adds another popular treatment technique to their existing practise. This course

Includes:: “hands on” based practical training. The first part of the course is the distance learning theory element which is completed in your own time & done entirely from the comfort of your own home. As you near the end of your theory training we will contact you to arrange booking you onto your practical training. The practical training is run regularly throughout the year. You can decide when you are going to attend & which one of our national network of training centres would be most convenient for you to attend. If you would prefer to study the theory element of the course only (at a reduced rate) click here.

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Hotel Management Course The hospitality industry is booming at an incredible rate, & now is the time to prepare yourself for a major role in the business. New hotels & resorts are developed every year & there are now an amazing variety of employment opportunities. This course will introduce you to all the aspects of hotel management from food & beverage to front office & sales. The course will provide you with the knowledge & skills needed to find a top position in this wonderful industry & develop your self confidence & management skills. ...

House Doctor Course People are increasingly becoming interested in property & establishing businesses under the umbrella title ‘ House Doctor’. In essence a house doctor provides a service that helps home owners achieve their goals. It could be as simple as a verbal list of suggestions of things that might help, or as in depth as a full house makeover. Generally speaking it does not include emergency repairs or remodelling. ...

Human Growth & Development in Social Care Course In a delivery room in a maternity hospital, a mother is about to give birth. There are four people present: the mother herself, the baby's father, who's been there throughout, a midwife & a doctor, & then suddenly a fifth human being is in the room, a human being that no one has ever seen before. What will that human being become? Will she be Prime Minister or an office cleaner? Will she one day be in a place like this bringing another new human being into the world? This course will give you an opportunity to think about the mysterious process by which people grow & change over their lives. It will provide you with sufficient learning materials for you to meet the requirements of the Human Growth & Development in Social Care Diploma. It will also provide you with interesting food for thought. ...

Human Nutrition Skills Course This course provides a broad understanding of the make up of foods & how the human body uses it's food intake. By following the course you will be able to plan & develop diets & manage food intakes of your clients. ...

Human Resource Management Course The management of the organisation's people (Human Resource Management) is now identified as the key variable determining whether a business succeeds or fails in the current competitive circumstances of the world economy. Human Resource Management (HRM) describes the range of strategies to achieve competitive advantage by matching the needs of the business to satisfy the customer with the reasonable aspirations & potential of the people employed in & by the business. About Human Resource Management As part of this process, businesses frequently restructure, review their managerial processes & redefine their value systems. The Human Resource specialist potentially plays a key role in all the organisational initiatives necessary, both to decide potential directions of change & to implement chosen strategies. ...

Human Resource Management (HRM) Course The people in an organisation are the core source of its competitive advantage. Few would deny this simple statement, & yet it has taken many years of research & studies to clarify the connection between the way people are managed & their level of contribution & commitment to the business. There is therefore, without doubt, a strong link between people management strategies & organisational performance. The effective management & development of people at work is now accepted as the major factor that differentiates between successful & unsuccessful organisations, & is a key determinant of business growth & prosperity. Research findings have clarified the features of good people management practices that are associated with high performance & how these may be used to add value. About Human Resource Management (HRM) Human Resource Management (HRM) is the broad range of people management strategies that are implemented to match the needs of a business in achieving its corporate objectives. HRM treats the management of people as a high level strategic issue rather than solely an operational matter, but at the same time recognises (and indeed emphasises) that to be successful the responsibility for HRM lies not only with the human resource specialist but with all managers, supervisors & team leaders. About Our HRM Course This human resources course of study offers an introduction to the subject of HRM by explaining its origins & evolution & the role it can play in progressive thinking organisations. The aims of the course are: To provide an understanding of how the concept of HRM can raise individual performance levels in order to enhance & sustain competitive advantage To provide a grounding in many key HRM practices & procedures Those aims will be met specifically by achieving an understanding in the following areas: The meaning of HRM & its development The fit between HR strategy & the broader corporate strategy The employment environment & human resource planning The recruitment, selection & integration of new employees The management of employee performance, absence & turnover The management of employee grievance, discipline & dismissal What Could I Do After Taking This Human Resources Course? Work in human resources. HRM can be applied in any field & sector, from private to public & non-profit. After successfully completing this course, you could apply for roles such as Personnel Administrator or Human Resources Officer, making £30, 000+*/year. Gain a promotion. If you are already working in human resources you could take a step up the career ladder into management, & you may even be eligible for a pay increase. Start your own business. If you want to work for yourself, you could start your own business providing recruitment services, policy planning & other areas of human resources management consulting. * Source: Payscale.com, Dec 2012. ...

Human Resources Management Course Human resource management (HRM) is regarded by Porter (1985) in his value Chain as one ...

Hydroponics Course Hydroponics is the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in a liquid nutrient solution rather than in soil. Many of us, have placed a plant cutting in water & noticed that it sprouts roots & begins to grow. This is a simple form of hydroponics. Unfortunately, most plants will not sprout roots & all you get is dead stems & smelly water. This course will teach you the fundamentals of what to feed your plants & how best to do it, hydroponically.  Soon you will understand this scientific art & the course will break down the technical terminology & guide you through the process of successfully operating your own hydroponics set-up. ...

Hypnotherapy Course Hypnosis is a state of mind in which the subconscious temporarily becomes highly receptive to suggestion & change. At any time when our conscious mind is absorbed the subconscious mind is more open & vulnerable." About Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy serves as a means of communication between the subconscious & conscious mind
- between feeling & intellect. A hypnotherapist does not & cannot control another person's mind. The function of the hypnotherapist is to assist & coach in order to mobilise the beneficial powers of the subconscious. This course makes the techniques & the benefits of the hypnotic trance & self-hypnosis available to you.
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