ITEC Reflexology Diploma Course

The ITEC Diploma in Reflexology (which should be studied either alongside or after taking Anatomy & Physiology Business Units 347, 348 & 349)) is designed to qualify the student in the art of Reflexology. Reflexology uses pressure on the feet with thumb and finger movements to promote good health. It releases tension, relieves stress and pain, improves nerve and blood supply and restores the natural balance of your body. This course will enable therapists to gain a firm knowledge and understanding of Reflexology to provide safe and effective treatments on their clients. On this course you will learn: •History, theory and philosophy of Reflexology •Techniques of Reflexology •External reading of the feet •Technique and sequence •Interpretation of Reflexes •Zones and their relation to organs and functions •Referral areas/ cross references •The Holistic approach •Contraindications •Hand Reflexology •Concepts and theories as to how and why Reflexology works •Client reactions - during and in between treatments •Consultations and record keeping •Practice management: Marketing, Practicing& the Law •Common disorders /diseases •Devising a treatment programme •Home care advice Learning & Examinations: The course consists of 75 hours in-house training & assessment plus home study. You will be required to complete 40 case studies during your training period, this is comprised of treating clients with a full reflexology treatment and recording the outcomes. These will be handed in and marked by your tutor during your course and then be brought in for the practical exam and shown to the examiner. All lectures are supported with overheads, anatomical charts and teaching aids such as skeletal models, interactive learning is always encouraged. Upon satisfactory completion of a mock theory, students will be eligible to sit the ITEC Diploma in Reflexology Level 3 examination which comprises a 1 hour Multiple Choice Theory Paper comprising 50 questions and 1 hour Practical Examination. Once qualified, students will be awarded an ITEC Diploma in Reflexology and become qualified as a Reflexologist to work on clients. The ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology is comprised of 7 mandatory units: Unit 342 Provide Reflexology Unit 343 Reflective Practice for Reflexology Underpinning Knowledge: Unit 346 Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies Unit 347 Knowledge of Less Common Pathology for Complementary Therapies Unit 348 Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies Unit 349 Business Practice for Complementary Therapies Unit 350 Health, Safety and Hygiene for Complementary Therapies. To Download Syllabus' please click here This qualification will be internally assessed, using both assignments and assessments of skills as set out below. An ITEC Examiner will assess the technical skills and verify the assignments. The assessment methods and grading for each unit are as follows: Unit 342 Provide Reflexology - Practical Assessment And Evidence of 60 Treatments. Unit 341 Reflective Practice for Reflexology - 40 Case Studies Unit 346 Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies- 1 50 Question Multiple Choice Theory Test Paper. The following underpinning knowledge subject units are assessed internally by your tutor in the form of Assignments, which are then verified by an ITEC Examiner for grading as a pass or refer: Unit 347 Knowledge of Less Common Pathology for Complementary Therapies Unit 348 Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies Unit 349 Business Practice for Complementary Therapies Unit 350 Health, Safety and Hygiene for Complementary Therapies The pass grade that students can achieve with an aggregate marking system for their technical skills, assessments and the multiple choice theory paper are as follows: Pass grade = 50 - 74% Merit grade = 75 - 89% Distinction grade = 90 - 100% Course fees include: - All Class Tuition - A Comprehensive Set of note for each session - A Starter Kit containing: 1 Pillowcase, 1 Couch Cover, 1 pack of antiseptic wipes, students must bring their pillowcase and couch cover freshly laundered to each practical class. Antiseptic wipes must be replaced by student as required. - A Lever Arch File - Writing paper and pen - Light refreshments during the day - Initial mock examination fees Reflexology Chairs are available for use by students for teaching purposes, but students must ensure that they purchase their own Reflexology Chair for use at home and for the practical examination day (available from good garden centres ranging from approximately £60.00 to £100.00). You will be expected to purchase the recommended course theory books available on this website: An Introductory Guide to Reflexology (also Succeeding in Business and An Introductory Guide to Anatomy & Physiology if you are also doing Anatomy & Physiology at the same time). Opportunities for progression from the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage will allow students to study for any of the following ITEC Level 3 Diploma's if they wish to do so: Aromatherapy Massage Spa Treatments On Site Massage Infant and Child Massage Lymphatic Drainage Thai Massage Stone Therapy Massage Sports Therapy Pre-requisite for Course: This is a level 3 Diploma, ITEC recommend that candidates should hold at least 5 GCSE's at grades C or above or equivalent, but this is not by any means essential and is at the discretion of the college, we believe that each person is unique and has personal life skills which they are gifted with and these will always be taken into consideration in accepting students onto this course. please telephone us on 0208 287 6364 for an informal chat about this. Any student wishing to enrol on this course must also hold an ITEC Anatomy & Physiology Diploma or equivalent and a Business Module (previously ITEC Unit 22). These can be studied alongside Reflexology if you wish to complete all 3 at the same time and qualify as a therapist. Next Course Dates from October 2010 (11 Days) Sundays (approx. every 3 weeks): 24th October, 21st November, 12th December, 9th January 2011, 30th January, 6th February, 27th February, 20th March, 10th April, 15th May. 5th June Exam Practical Day TBA most likely date 29th June 2011. Business Module 2 days to be arranged. Course Cost: £685 plus ITEC exam fee (£80) .