Eastern Bodywork
Fire Cupping (Theory)
A theory-only written course on fire cupping: tradition, equipment, flame and burn safety, placement theory and professional compliance.
Accredited by VTEC — Vocational Training & Education College. An accredited online course with a 100% student pass rate.
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- Lifetime access — study at your own pace, no renewal
- 100% student pass rate · VTEC accredited
- 10 modules of structured study
- Knowledge checks, case study and final written exam
- Online only — text & PDF lessons, no video
Course overview
Fire Cupping (Theory) is an online, text-only study of traditional fire cupping. It covers the tradition and its principles, glass cup types, flame and fuel handling theory, burn-prevention procedure, placement and retention theory, marking, consultation, non-medical contraindications, insurance and compliance, and professional ethics. This is a written theory course: no practical fire work is taught, assessed or encouraged without in-person supervised training.
What you'll learn
- Explain the tradition and principles of fire cupping
- Describe cup types, fuels and equipment in writing
- State flame and burn safety procedure in full
- Explain placement, retention time and marking theory
- Identify non-medical contraindications and refusal criteria
- Describe insurance, compliance and supervised-practice requirements
What you'll need
- A computer, tablet or phone with internet access
- A PDF reader for the downloadable notes
- A notebook for your written assignments
- Optional: the tools or products named in the course, for your own practice
Who this course is for
- Practitioners researching fire cupping before supervised training
- Bodyworkers wanting the theory and safety framework
- Spa managers assessing the treatment
- Learners seeking theory-based online courses
Prerequisites
- Existing massage, beauty or bodywork training is recommended
- You must be 18 or over
Curriculum
10 modules of written lessons and downloadable PDF notes. No video content — every technique is explained in full in writing, with knowledge checks and completion tracked in your dashboard.
Assessment
How you are assessed
- Final written exam. Final written exam of 30 multiple-choice and short-answer questions drawn from every module. Unlimited attempts, answers and explanations shown.
- Theory-based practical assessment. Theory-based practical assessment: written answers describing your full routine, timings, pressure, safety checks and client communication for a set scenario.
- Case study. Case-study assignment: one written client case covering consultation, plan, session-by-session notes, adaptations made and aftercare given.
- Pass criteria. Complete every lesson in every module and submit the written exam, practical assessment and case study. There are no video submissions at any stage.
Certificate
Certificate in Fire Cupping (Theory)
- This is to certify that the named learner has completed all modules and written assessments of the Fire Cupping (Theory) online course, delivered in text and PDF format.
- Internally accredited by The Bodywork & Tantra Academy and VTEC — Vocational Training & Education College.
- Unique certificate ID issued per learner and verifiable online.
- Downloadable PDF certificate, issued instantly on passing.
- Your certificate is generated automatically the moment the final lesson is marked complete, with a unique certificate ID and a downloadable PDF.
Important
This is a written, online-only course
All lessons and assessments are written and delivered online with downloadable PDF notes. There are no videos and no in-person days. Studying online builds knowledge; hands-on competence is developed through your own supervised practice, and requirements for professional practice vary by country and insurer. This training is educational and is not medical treatment.