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IMIS is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Body Work (NCBTMB) to teach IMIS Infant Massage Instructor and Consultant Training as a 6-hour, home study, continuing education course.
 

Baby Massage Correspondence Training

IMIS Infant Massage Instructor and Consultant Training:


Learn baby massage from the comfort of your own home.

Easily complete 9 units of study and all competency tasks.
All theory and practical components are completed with full support.

Individual support by phone and email

  • Available internationally, study from anywhere world-wide
  • Complete as fast as you wish (most students finish within the space of a few weeks)
  • No classes to attend or set times you need to login
  • Qualification received is the same as students who study in class
  • All practical work is completed via video footage
  • Trainers provide detailed practical reports to ensure you're confident prior to certification
  • Lifetime support provided after training

     

Enrol now to secure you place.

 

Correspondence positions are limited:

To ensure trainers don't have too many students to support simultaneously, only 10 students are accepted for each intake period.

 

Upcoming intake periods:

February 2025 intake:
Commence study within the month of February
Total study commitment = 24 hours
Complete the program as fast as you wish

March 2025 intake:
Commence study within the month of March
Total study commitment = 24 hours
Complete the program as fast as you wish

April 2025 intake:
Commence study within the month of April
Total study commitment = 24 hours
Complete the program as fast as you wish


IMIS offers two qualifications:

Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI):

No previous experience or qualifications required.
This qualification is perfect for a rewarding career change.
The home study (correspondence) course takes 24 study hours to complete, including all practical tasks. Most students completed their work within the space of a few weeks.
Home study students complete practical work by uploading video footage for the IMIS training team to review.
This international qualification can be used throughout Australia as well as overseas.
Learn how to teach baby massage techniques to parents to help relieve their child's wind, reflux, sleeping difficulties and much more.
Train in standard recommendations and techniques in addition to adaptations for premature infants, children with additional needs and massage for older children (from birth through to adolescence).
On completion of training you will be qualified to run baby massage classes, offer private lessons and home visit appointments for parents or incorporate infant massage instruction for parents into your current line of work.
Everything you need is supplied including a demonstration doll, massage technique footage, manuals and association membership.
Lifetime support is provided for all students both during and after training via phone and email.

Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC):

The PMC level qualification is for professionals with prior training in a related field.
If you have a qualification in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education, you meet the requirements for the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification.
The home study (correspondence) course takes 24 study hours to complete, including all practical tasks. Most students complete their work within the space of a few weeks.
Home study students complete practical work by uploading video footage for the IMIS training team to review.
This international qualification can be used throughout Australia as well as overseas.
Learn how to teach baby massage techniques to parents to help relieve their child's wind, reflux, sleeping difficulties and much more.
Train in standard recommendations and techniques in addition to adaptations for premature infants, children with additional needs and massage for older children (birth through to adolescence).
On completion of training you will be qualified to run baby massage classes, offer private lessons and home visit appointments for parents or incorporate infant massage instruction for parents into your current line of work.
Everything you need is supplied including a demonstration doll, massage technique footage, manuals and association membership.
Lifetime support is provided for all students both during and after training via phone and email.
As a PMC you can be paid hundreds of dollars for providing presentations to professional groups. In addition to working with parents, consultants raise awareness of the benefits of massage among professionals through short, 1-hour theory based presentations. Consultants present to professional groups that provide services to parents, infants and older children.

Course content:

Learn about...

  • Best practice guidelines
  • What types of oil should be used for baby massage
  • Body language/infant cues during massage
  • Best time to massage & how long massage should last
  • Touch therapy & touch relaxation
  • Recommendations for premature/low birth
  • weight infants, older children & children with special needs
  • Massage for common digestive issues
  • How to facilitate & promote baby massage classes & appointments

Click here to view a full list of the units of study

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How does correspondence study work?

  • 24 hours of home study
  • Work your way through theory work and practical footage
  • Contact a trainer for support as needed
  • Submit competency tasks online or by mail

Competency tasks / Assessments

Practical assessments are submitted by filming yourself and forwarding or uploading the recordings for marking.
Detailed reports are issued to ensure any misunderstandings or mistakes can be clarified & corrected prior to certification.

Baby Massage Course Prices

Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) course prices range from $1125 - $1650.
Refer to the course fee table below to see the various enrolment package options.
Interest free payment plans are available.

Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification prices range from $1485 - $2010.
Refer to the course fee table below to see the various enrolment package options**
Interest free payment plans are available.

Please note:
* An additional fee of 150AUD applies to students residing outside of Australia.
** PMC package inclusions are the same as the inclusions shown on the table below. PMC course fees are an additional $360. Click here for more information on becoming a Paediatric Massage Consultant.

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To apply:

Enrol online or call the Infant Massage Information Service on 1300 558 608 .

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Questions?

If you have any questions about studying baby
massage via correspondence, we're happy to help. :)

You can submit you questions online or call us on 1300 558 608.

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