IAIM Infant Massage Instructor's Training
The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) offers instructor trainings around the world. They are led by IAIM Trainers who have completed an extensive and practical, multi-phase education program designed to ensure quality trainings that you will truly enjoy. IAIM offers the most extensive and comprehensive training for infant massage instructors available in our field. All trainings follow the fifteen point curriculum originated by Vimala McClure and developed by the IAIM Circle of Trainers. Trainings are generally four days, and include hands on learning with parent-baby classes in a supportive learning
environment. Each training covers information about adjusting the teaching to meet the needs of each family and baby, including those born prematurely or with special needs.
Why train with the IAIM?
Has an internationally recognized curriculum being taught in over 70 countries
Has an international circle of highly experienced and dedicated trainers
Parents & babies attend 3 classes held during the training to enable students to gain
practical teaching experience.
International Core Curriculum:
Handling and positioning of demonstration doll
The IAIM sequence of infant massage strokes drawing on influences from
Indian & Swedish massage as well as incorporating the principles of Reflexology and Yoga
Observe the trainer teaching a parent & baby massage class
Experience teaching opportunities with your fellow students parents & babies
History of infant massage and IAIM
Infant behavioural states and cues
Guidelines for the safe use of massage oils
Benefits of infant massage & Touch research
Bonding & attachment
Adaptations for babies born prematurely, with additional needs & for the growing child
Valuing and supporting parents
Teaching, communication & group facilitation skills
Marketing and promoting infant massage classes
You will be equipped to:
Teach parents either individually or in small classes to massage their babies as well as to deliver presentations to promote infant massage.
This is not a 'hands on massage' qualification. This course does not qualify you to train others to teach or perform infant massage. You will be required to sign an agreement at your training to confirm you understand this.
To facilitate parent-infant communication, create an opportunity to enhance parent/child bonding, assist in providing the optimum conditions for healthy development of the infant as well as bring awareness of many of the other benefits loving touch can bring about.
To demonstrate the massage strokes on a doll and create a safe environment where there is an opportunity for parents to take part in informal discussions on many baby focused topics, you will; therefore be providing support to parents on many levels.
Certification process to become an Infant Massage Instructor:
Attend 4 days training
Complete within 4-6 months following the course:-
the take-home examination study
teach the 5 week baby massage course to the 5 parents and babies
submit brief parent evaluations forms after the completed baby massage course
On Completion of the Certification Process
Having achieved the required standard you will become a certified infant massage instructor (CIMI) From the date of your training you have complimentary membership to the Malaysian Chapter of the I.A.I.M for a year and thereafter you will be invited to renew your membership. As a member of the IAIM Malaysian Chapter you will become part of an international organization of thousands of dedicated infant massage instructors worldwide.
The International Trainers
They have completed the requirements to become an IAIM International Trainer as established by the IAIM Education Committee. They are responsible to train instructors according to the IAIM Mission Statement, Bylaws and the Policies and Procedures as well as guidelines established by the Circle of Trainers. They also work in relationship with their own Chapters regulations and policies. Every two (2) years, the IAIM International Trainers must attend Trainers Meetings, where they are offered continuing education courses, revise the exam and core curriculum, review the professional requirements and discuss
the evolution and adjustment of the IAIM program. IAIM International Trainers are supported by the Committee for Continuing Education (CCE) and work in collaboration with the Committee for Trainer Candidates (CTC).
One time investment to qualify, learn and teach something so wonderful!
environment. Each training covers information about adjusting the teaching to meet the needs of each family and baby, including those born prematurely or with special needs.
Why train with the IAIM?
Has an internationally recognized curriculum being taught in over 70 countries
Has an international circle of highly experienced and dedicated trainers
Parents & babies attend 3 classes held during the training to enable students to gain
practical teaching experience.
International Core Curriculum:
Handling and positioning of demonstration doll
The IAIM sequence of infant massage strokes drawing on influences from
Indian & Swedish massage as well as incorporating the principles of Reflexology and Yoga
Observe the trainer teaching a parent & baby massage class
Experience teaching opportunities with your fellow students parents & babies
History of infant massage and IAIM
Infant behavioural states and cues
Guidelines for the safe use of massage oils
Benefits of infant massage & Touch research
Bonding & attachment
Adaptations for babies born prematurely, with additional needs & for the growing child
Valuing and supporting parents
Teaching, communication & group facilitation skills
Marketing and promoting infant massage classes
You will be equipped to:
Teach parents either individually or in small classes to massage their babies as well as to deliver presentations to promote infant massage.
This is not a 'hands on massage' qualification. This course does not qualify you to train others to teach or perform infant massage. You will be required to sign an agreement at your training to confirm you understand this.
To facilitate parent-infant communication, create an opportunity to enhance parent/child bonding, assist in providing the optimum conditions for healthy development of the infant as well as bring awareness of many of the other benefits loving touch can bring about.
To demonstrate the massage strokes on a doll and create a safe environment where there is an opportunity for parents to take part in informal discussions on many baby focused topics, you will; therefore be providing support to parents on many levels.
Certification process to become an Infant Massage Instructor:
Attend 4 days training
Complete within 4-6 months following the course:-
the take-home examination study
teach the 5 week baby massage course to the 5 parents and babies
submit brief parent evaluations forms after the completed baby massage course
On Completion of the Certification Process
Having achieved the required standard you will become a certified infant massage instructor (CIMI) From the date of your training you have complimentary membership to the Malaysian Chapter of the I.A.I.M for a year and thereafter you will be invited to renew your membership. As a member of the IAIM Malaysian Chapter you will become part of an international organization of thousands of dedicated infant massage instructors worldwide.
The International Trainers
They have completed the requirements to become an IAIM International Trainer as established by the IAIM Education Committee. They are responsible to train instructors according to the IAIM Mission Statement, Bylaws and the Policies and Procedures as well as guidelines established by the Circle of Trainers. They also work in relationship with their own Chapters regulations and policies. Every two (2) years, the IAIM International Trainers must attend Trainers Meetings, where they are offered continuing education courses, revise the exam and core curriculum, review the professional requirements and discuss
the evolution and adjustment of the IAIM program. IAIM International Trainers are supported by the Committee for Continuing Education (CCE) and work in collaboration with the Committee for Trainer Candidates (CTC).
One time investment to qualify, learn and teach something so wonderful!
