Do you wish to assist new parents by teaching them how to take care of their children with proper massage techniques for infants? Are you looking for baby massage classes in Brisbane to gain an officially recognised qualification? 

Then the baby massage course in Brisbane we provide is just what you need.

To enrol in our baby massage courses in Brisbane, you do not need to be a parent or have any prerequisite knowledge. All you need is a sincere desire to support parents and help them learn how to massage their babies safely and effectively. With classes for baby massage in Brisbane, you will be equipped with all you need to become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor.

Why Take Infant Massage Training?

Infant Massage Information Service is the largest provider of infant baby massage training in Australia.

With our infant massage instruction, our trainers will take you through the journey of becoming a certified instructor of baby massage in Brisbane in an informative and engaging way.

With an average of 60k births every year in Queensland for the past decade, the demand for learning safe and effective baby massage in Brisbane is high. Choose to become a certified infant massage instructor to either start a side hustle, do it full-time or add it to your existing skill set. Our Brisbane-based infant massage courses can be completed face-to-face or online, making learning this new skill easy to fit into your current life.

It's simple to apply, and you have the option to choose between fully supported correspondence training or classes you can attend in person. Enrol now and learn to teach infant massage in Brisbane. Feel free to contact us for more information on our baby massage classes in Brisbane and to find out about the next course dates or how to get started.

Apply to Enrol Now

Ready to get started with our baby massage course in Brisbane? Please choose one of the following ways to register for the course:

  • Register online by clicking here.
  • Request and download a brochure from Infant Massage Information Service, then send this application form to us via either mail or email.
  • To enrol by phone, dial 1300 558 608.

Course Fees

The cost of tuition will depend on which qualification you choose to enrol in: Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) or Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC).

A Certified Infant Massage Instructor's (CIMI) course can cost between $1125 and $1650, depending on the specific course package you choose to enrol in. This certification has no prior requirements, so it is available for anyone to enrol in.

To qualify as a Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC), the course will cost between $1485 and $2010 to enrol. We provide a selection of enrollment package choices at different pricing ranges. This course requires certain prerequisites to be met. To qualify for this paediatric level certificate, students must already hold a certification in a related field such as health, allied health, natural therapies, or early childhood education. Click here for more information on how to become a paediatric massage consultant.

Package Options

We offer Bronze, Silver, and Gold packages for our courses. These range from offering the basics to providing students with courses, promotional materials, and stock. For a full description of these packages, check out our Fee Structure.

To see the range of interest-free payment options we provide, click here.

Please be aware that there is an additional fee of 150 AUD for students who reside outside of Australia.

Qualification

Our baby massage course in Brisbane is a complete qualification to prepare you for the workforce. You will be qualified to train parents in infant massage techniques and provide them with important advice in your position as an infant massage instructor, once you have completed your course. Click here for more information about what it's like to be a Certified Infant Massage Instructor.

Topics Covered

The class sessions will cover the many benefits of infant massage, from enhancing bonding and the bonding process between parent and baby, to how to address specific health issues in the baby such as tummy pain. You will learn a life-long skill in understanding how to help parents respond to their baby's cues to guide their physical and emotional development, and how to help international and Australian families in promoting well-being in their own home, across the developmental stages of their child.

Some of the key questions answered in the course structure include:

  • What massage strokes and techniques are suitable for the baby's body?
  • Which massage oil is ideal for infants?
  • When is the best time of day for a massage?
  • How long should a baby massage last in total?
  • How should massage strokes be adjusted for an older child, a child with special needs, or a premature baby?
  • How can a baby massage help to relax and reduce crying, or address specific health issues in children such as colic, constipation or lack of sleep?

This is a rewarding opportunity to learn a beautiful practice. Click here to get a comprehensive list of the study modules in our infant massage classes.

Why Choose IMIS?

IMIS is the top organisation in the country for teaching infant massage Australia-wide. We have certified teachers who can deliver internationally recognised qualifications to both the general public and healthcare professionals.

  • Whether you choose our 3-day in-person courses or the correspondence course you can access from anywhere in the world, you will get a complete certification that covers both the theoretical and practical aspects.
  • You will be taught by industry leaders who encourage students both during their studies and after having earned the certificate.
  • To help you to get started and put your baby massage certification to work, IMIS provides enrolment packages at a fantastic value for money.
  • Our course feedback attests to the high calibre of instruction given and shows the value of the qualification you will earn.

If you are looking for the best training in infant massage Australia has to offer, look no further than IMIS.

Still have questions?

If you still have questions about enrolling in our baby massage course in Brisbane, then the Infant Massage Information Service would be happy to help. Please use the online form or call us at 1300 558 608.

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Eligibility and Course Prerequisites

No prior training or qualifications are required for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor(CIMI) qualification.

Wanting the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification and wondering if you meet the prerequisite requirements?

If your qualifications fall under the categories of health, allied health, natural therapies or education, you are guaranteed to meet the prerequisite requirements for the paediatric level qualification.

Some examples of qualifications that meet the prerequisite requirements for the PMC qualification are included below (please note, this is not a full list). 

Examples of health qualifications approved for PMC:

Nurse, midwife, aboriginal health worker, community health worker, retired nurse, child & family practitioner, paediatric nurse, maternal/child health nurse, neonatal nurse, paediatrician, medical doctor.

Examples of allied health qualifications approved for PMC:

Chiropractor, doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant/educator, science degrees, mental health professional, social worker, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, psychologist. 

Examples of natural therapy qualifications approved for PMC:

Massage therapist, yoga instructor, nutritionist, Chinese medicine, kinesiology, myotherapist, naturopath.

Examples of educator qualifications approved for PMC:

Early childhood educator, early childhood teacher, other educator (e.g. B. ED Studies, diploma in primary teaching)

PMC students receive both qualifications, the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction and the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification. To obtain the paediatric qualification you need to meet the prerequisite requirements, complete your baby massage training through the Infant Massage Information Service and successfully complete 4 competency tasks. In addition to working with parents, and teaching them how to massage their babies, PMCs can provide theory presentations to other professionals, educating them on the researched benefits of massage for infants and children and ensuring they are aware of services available to families in this field. 

Course Fees and Variations

Course fees are the same regardless of your method of study (face-to-face or online).

Fees for the Certificate in Infant Massage Instruction range from $1125 - $1650, depending on the enrolment package (inclusions) selected. Interest-free payment plans are available and these are personalised for each student. 

Fees for the Paediatric Massage Consultant qualification range from $1485 - $2010, depending on the enrolment package (inclusions) selected. Interest-free payment plans are available and these are personalised for each student. 

The course fee table outlining the enrolment packages (inclusions) can be accessed here: Fee Structure | Baby Massage

Please note, the table automatically displays the fees for the Certified Infant Massage Instructor qualification. To view the fees and inclusions for the Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) qualification, be sure to click on the 'Paediatric Massage Consultant' box. 

Face-to-Face Course Details

Face-to-face training dates and locations can be found on our course dates and locations page: Locations | Baby Massage

The face-to-face training is completed over 3 days and courses are always held on a Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Career and Qualification Pathways

Infant Massage Information Service 3-day face-to-face courses have a mixture of both Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) students.

All students cover the same content/units of study.

The differences are:

- Our CIMI students are usually going into the industry as something new i.e. with no prior related background. There are no pre-requisite requirements they need to meet.

- CIMI students complete the 3-day course successfully and are then able to work with parents, teaching infant massage. All assessment work is completed within the 3 days of the course.

- Our PMC students have prior, related training and/or experience in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education and care.

- After the 3 days in class, there is one additional assignment completed. The additional PMC task takes approximately 2 days to complete and does not need to be done in the 2 days directly following the course. PMC students can complete their additional assessment when convenient and follow the instructions provided to upload their submission for marking when they're ready. 

- Our PMC students receive both qualifications – the CIMI qualification and the PMC qualification. The CIMI level qualification is provided immediately after the 3-day face-to-face course and the PMC qualification is issued after the additional PMC assessment has been completed. 

- PMCs can work with parents, teaching infant massage in the same way that CIMIs can. What PMCs are also able to do is provide theory presentations to professional groups on infant massage. The presentations are fairly straightforward and usually follow the same format e.g. – Self-introduction, benefits of infant massage, research reviews, dispelling common myths relating to infant massage and information on services available to parents in this field. 

Various industry bodies request these types of presentations and PMCs are paid a presentation fee for this work directly by the organisation or body who has requested them. PMC presentations offer a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and potentially receive additional referrals for your infant massage work with parents.  
 

What if I'm completing the course via correspondence study?

Each correspondence intake period has a mix of both Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) and Paediatric Massage Consultant (PMC) students.

All students cover the same content/units of study.

The differences are:

- Our CIMI students are usually going into the industry as something new i.e. with no prior related background. There are no pre-requisite requirements they need to meet.

- CIMI students successfully complete 3 competency tasks at their own pace and are then able to work with parents, teaching infant massage. 

- Our PMC students have prior, related training and/or experience in health, allied health, natural therapies or early childhood education and care.

- There is one additional assignment completed for the PMC qualification.

- Our PMC students receive both qualifications – the CIMI qualification and the PMC qualification.

- PMCs can work with parents, teaching infant massage in the same way that CIMIs can. What PMCs are also able to do is provide theory presentations to professional groups on infant massage. The presentations are fairly straightforward and usually follow the same format e.g. – Self-introduction, benefits of infant massage, research reviews, dispelling common myths relating to infant massage and information on services available to parents in this field. 

Various industry bodies request these types of presentations and PMCs are paid a presentation fee for this work directly by the organisation or body who has requested them. PMC presentations offer a unique opportunity to network with other professionals and potentially receive additional referrals for your infant massage work with parents. 

Online Study

The correspondence program is thorough, easy to work through and offers a convenient way to study. 100% of the course requirements are completed from home, including all practical work meaning no travel or onsite attendance is needed.

Once your enrollment is complete and the course fees are paid, you will receive a welcome email providing you with full access to the course content. Your welcome email includes your pdf training manual with all of the course theory work and assessment instructions as well as links to the practical video files you need to watch. A training pack containing your demonstration doll and any other resources in your enrolment pack is sent via post.

There's no need to wait for your training pack to arrive via post before you begin studying. As soon as you receive your welcome email you can get started with the course theory work, then move on to the practical techniques once your demonstration doll arrives. 

You're welcome to study at your own pace to complete the course. Most students complete everything within the space of a few weeks. If students have a lot of other commitments and limited time, they might finish the course over a few months instead. Whatever study period you need is ok, there are no enforced deadlines you need to meet. 

There are 3 or 4 assessment tasks to complete depending on the qualification level you enrol in. The tasks are easy to complete and personalised assistance is available throughout the course if you need help with questions or clarifications. 

Your theory assessment is an open book, multiple-choice exam which ensures you've worked through the training manual. You're provided with an answer sheet to complete which can be emailed as an attachment or uploaded for marking. Practical tasks are recorded using any device (most students use their phone). The recordings are uploaded for the trainers to view and report on. Practical reports are extremely detailed to ensure you're confident in practical techniques prior to certification. 

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