Oriental Remedial Therapist NCFE Level 4

A Distance Learning Course of 18 Lessons

Course Description

The Orientals look at a person as a whole - body, mind, spirit and emotions - as a whole interactive, fully functioning unit and a diagnosis is made accordingly.

This study programme looks at how the Oriental approach aims at treating the cause of the condition thereby alleviating and clearing away the symptoms, thus it can be regarded as a true form of preventative medicine.

Course Syllabus

• Brief Overview of the Systems of the Human Body
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Subtle Body Systems
• Location and Function of the Chakra System
• Circulation of Energy Through the Meridian System
• Meridians
• Theory of the Cycles
• Location of Acupuncture/Acupressure Points
• Practise of Acupressure
• Treatment Formulations
• Pulse Taking
• Oriental Massage/Shiatsu
• Tsubo Points
• The Hara
• Breathing
• Shiatsu Techniques
• Chi Kung
• Chi King
• Chinese Herbalism

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Oriental Remedial Therapist Diploma

Oriental Remedial Therapist Diploma entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 4 Oriental Remedial Therapist Award

This Course leads to an ASET Level 4 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 4, ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 4 national qualification.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 162 hrs.

Additional Information

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the NCFE registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).