FAQs

The course costs £2,950 which includes registration with the awarding body and  examination fees.

The course is set at Level 5, so ideally students should have 4 GCSEs and 1 ‘A’ Level, or a similar level of high-school education.  You must also have a basic acceptable massage qualification or have attended an OSSM introductory massage course.  All courses are delivered and assessed in English, so you must have sufficient command of the English language to complete your studies satisfactorily.

The course is externally validated by BTEC and students will be awarded a Level 5 BTEC Professional Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy.

Yes.  OSSM is accredited by the ISRM (Institute for Soft Tissue Therapists).
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are able to apply for full membership of the SMA (Association for Soft Tissue Therapists), Level 5 membership of the ISRM, and full membership of many other related professional associations.

Yes.  Student insurance can be obtained through the ISRM.  You do not need to have this in place prior to starting the diploma course – we will explain what is required during the first teaching weekend.  Once a student has graduated, student membership can be upgraded to that of a full practicing member.

The purpose of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) is to reinforce the need for lifelong learning in order to stay current with changing techniques, procedures, processes, and established standards.