Frequently Asked Questions
What training courses are offered by the IAIM?
The IAIM offers 4-day training courses in infant massage to become IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructors all over the world. The focus of the course is on teaching the art of infant massage, its proven benefits and how to hold classes for parents. This comprehensive course is interactive, hands-on and fun!
What does the training course cover?
The course follows a comprehensive 15-point core curriculum with the same content around the world. The curriculum includes, e.g. the history of infant massage, benefits, bonding, attachment, communication and group facilitation skills, marketing, research, understanding how an infant communicates, and the strokes and how they can be adapted. Also included in the 4-day training is a 3-day practicum class with parents and babies.
How long does the course last?
The course is four full days. The hours are set by the IAIM Trainer to meet the needs of the locality. Generally, the length of the course is lengthened by one full day if an interpreter is needed.
What is the cost and what does it cover?
Total price for this course is RM3990.
Fees include:
- One copy of “Infant Massage - A Handbook for Loving Parents” by Vimala McClure (Founder of IAIM)
- One copy of “Manual for Infant Massage Instructors” By Vimala McClure
- Compendium
- One demonstration doll
- Morning and evening snacks, lunch
- One copy of the Infant Massage Instructor Certificate from IAIM upon satisfactory completion
of the examination
- One year free membership to the Malaysian IAIM Chapter
Who massages the babies?
Parents massage their own babies and instructors demonstrate using dolls. A portion of the course includes practical experience in teaching parents how to massage their babies. An infant’s first language is touch, and massage is a beautiful tool parents can use to establish a strong bond and create a healthy attachment. An IAIM Instructor’s role is to create an environment that allows parents and babies to strengthen their bonds and deepen their love for each other.
Who can take the course?
Anyone 18 or older who has a desire to teach parents to massage their babies, can take the training course. Vimala McClure, who introduced infant massage to the US in the 1970s, had a vision that infant massage be passed down from mother to daughter as it has been in other cultures from the beginning of time.
What are the prerequisites to take the course?
An ability to communicate well with parents. There are no specific educational requirements.
What are the requirements to become certified?
To earn your infant massage instructor certification, you must:
Attend the 4-day IAIM Instructor training course.
Complete the required reading and satisfactorily complete the take-home open-book
assignment.
Complete a hands-on practicum: teaching 5 families to massage their babies in a five week course or five session private consultations.
Submit certification package to IAIM Trainer for review. CIMis become skilled at presenting about infant massage in many different situations.
Once you have completed these requirements, you will be certified as an IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructor, CIMI. Your certification will be recognized world-wide through the International Association of Infant Massage.
Is the certification recognized in other countries?
Yes, your certification is recognized world-wide. IAIM has affiliates in over 64 different countries around the world.
How do I register?
Please fill up this form below to register your interest for the upcoming IAIM Infant Massage Instructor's Training in 2016 and more information will be sent to you.
Welcome to the IAIM Family!
The IAIM offers 4-day training courses in infant massage to become IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructors all over the world. The focus of the course is on teaching the art of infant massage, its proven benefits and how to hold classes for parents. This comprehensive course is interactive, hands-on and fun!
What does the training course cover?
The course follows a comprehensive 15-point core curriculum with the same content around the world. The curriculum includes, e.g. the history of infant massage, benefits, bonding, attachment, communication and group facilitation skills, marketing, research, understanding how an infant communicates, and the strokes and how they can be adapted. Also included in the 4-day training is a 3-day practicum class with parents and babies.
How long does the course last?
The course is four full days. The hours are set by the IAIM Trainer to meet the needs of the locality. Generally, the length of the course is lengthened by one full day if an interpreter is needed.
What is the cost and what does it cover?
Total price for this course is RM3990.
Fees include:
- One copy of “Infant Massage - A Handbook for Loving Parents” by Vimala McClure (Founder of IAIM)
- One copy of “Manual for Infant Massage Instructors” By Vimala McClure
- Compendium
- One demonstration doll
- Morning and evening snacks, lunch
- One copy of the Infant Massage Instructor Certificate from IAIM upon satisfactory completion
of the examination
- One year free membership to the Malaysian IAIM Chapter
Who massages the babies?
Parents massage their own babies and instructors demonstrate using dolls. A portion of the course includes practical experience in teaching parents how to massage their babies. An infant’s first language is touch, and massage is a beautiful tool parents can use to establish a strong bond and create a healthy attachment. An IAIM Instructor’s role is to create an environment that allows parents and babies to strengthen their bonds and deepen their love for each other.
Who can take the course?
Anyone 18 or older who has a desire to teach parents to massage their babies, can take the training course. Vimala McClure, who introduced infant massage to the US in the 1970s, had a vision that infant massage be passed down from mother to daughter as it has been in other cultures from the beginning of time.
What are the prerequisites to take the course?
An ability to communicate well with parents. There are no specific educational requirements.
What are the requirements to become certified?
To earn your infant massage instructor certification, you must:
Attend the 4-day IAIM Instructor training course.
Complete the required reading and satisfactorily complete the take-home open-book
assignment.
Complete a hands-on practicum: teaching 5 families to massage their babies in a five week course or five session private consultations.
Submit certification package to IAIM Trainer for review. CIMis become skilled at presenting about infant massage in many different situations.
Once you have completed these requirements, you will be certified as an IAIM Certified Infant Massage Instructor, CIMI. Your certification will be recognized world-wide through the International Association of Infant Massage.
Is the certification recognized in other countries?
Yes, your certification is recognized world-wide. IAIM has affiliates in over 64 different countries around the world.
How do I register?
Please fill up this form below to register your interest for the upcoming IAIM Infant Massage Instructor's Training in 2016 and more information will be sent to you.
Welcome to the IAIM Family!
