In order to become a fully qualified Massage Therapist you will need to complete an Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology (AP&P) course to level 3. Completing and passing the AP&P exam and final assessment will ensure you are able to take out insurance and commence rewarding work in the industry.

This accredited and certificated Diploma provides students with a carefully sequenced learning experience that combines structured reading with online learning and assessment activities in preparation for a final online examination and written assignment linked to individual conditions and contraindications to treatment.

Study at a pace that suits you. All content is online and available to you to complete and review for 12 months.

Your enrolment includes all administration and certification, FREE membership to ThinkTree Hub as a student or fully qualified member and TWO Discounted comprehensive text books for you to buy that are yours to keep and use within your studies and for reference when qualified and practicing as a therapist.

If you are also enrolling onto the Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Massage training then we recommend that this online Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology Diploma is completed by the time you attend your practical classes. This will give you a much deeper understanding of the techniques and the different bodies you work on, to really maximise your experience. It also allows you to focus all your study time on learning and developing the hands on work, and completing your Massage coursework.

Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology
  • What you will learn in this online course:

    1. The Organisation of the Body
    2. The Skin, Hair and Nails
    3. The Skeletal System
    4. The Muscular System
    5. The Nervous System
    6. The Endocrine System
    7. The Respiratory System
    8. The Cardiovascular System
    9. The Lymphatic and Immune System
    10. The Digestive System
    11. The Urinary System
    12. The Reproductive System

  • You will also be asked to submit a written assessment detailing four personal reflections aligned to specific conditions and the contraindications to treatment impacting on your professional practice. A detailed writing frame / guidance is provided, each reflection has a word count limit of 350 words.

  • A final online exam (open book) comprising of 50 multiple choice questions is the final assessment, the Pass mark required is 80%, resits are available at no cost.

  • Course Fee:

    £275

    Please use the Book Now button to order your course. Information and access to the material will be granted within one working day of registration for 12 months.

  • Accedited by Think Tree:

    Think Tree Accredited Diploma which meets all required standards for Insurance and Professional Registration. 

    15 Think Tree Accreditation CPD Points awarded

  • No formal qualifications required