Business Module (ITEC)

International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) - LEVEL 3

Validated by IPTI - (Independent Professional Therapists International)

Recognised by CThA (Embody) and APNT (Association of Physical and Natural Therapists)

There is no special entry requirement for this course and it is assumed that students will have no prior knowledge of the subject, other than any pre-course reading, which may be suggested.

This is an essential course required by all ITEC therapy students who need to complete and pass to enable them to fully qualify as practitioners. (Those students who are already qualified as therapists and those who hold recognised business skills qualifications may be exempt - please enquire before booking.)

The course comprises 2 ITEC modules:
Unit 348 Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies
Unit 349 Business Practice for Complementary Therapies

The course will cover the following subjects:

• POINTS OF PROFESSIONALISM & ETHICS
• WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
  WORKING WITH OTHER THERAPISTS – SUPPORT NETWORKS WORKING WITH THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
• UNDERSTANDING CONTRA-INDICATIONS
• ADVERTISING, SALES AND MARKETING
• INSURANCE : EMPLOYMENT LAW
• CONSULTATION & CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
• HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK : FIRST AID : HYGIENE & STERILIZATION
• STATUTARY REGULATIONS & WORK ACTS : DATA PROTECTION ACT
• PRESENTATION SKILLS
• CLIENT RECORD KEEPING
• CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• CODE OF ETHICS
• CLINIC PLANNING AND DESIGN
• ACCOUNTS, VAT AND PRICING POLICY

These required modules and coursework, which must be competed before your Therapy Practical examination date, is a home study course enabling you to learn your business skills in your own time at your own pace.

This is an important aspect of developing yourself as a therapist and business person. You will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for the launch of your new venture as a therapist

Included in the course information will be

• The required course information
• Self test worksheets
• Course assignment requirements
• Core Syllabus, as set out by ITEC

You will also be offered the support, via telephone, email or appointment, of one of our tutors to guide you through the process of producing your work for marking and final assessment.