Course Content
Course Aims & Objectives:
The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist, is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide reflexology treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the complementary therapy industry.
No previous massage experience necessary to attend this course.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and over and is designed to provide occupational competence at level 3. It also provides a sound platform for further training at a higher level.
Small classes per class offering one to one attention.
Content
This qualification is for learners who want to work within the
complementary therapy industry.
The course consists of 4 units of study:
* iUCT21 Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies
* iUCT32 Provide Reflexology for Complementary Therapies
* iUCT34 Business Practice for Complementary Therapies
* iUCT38 Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies
The units highlighted above are taught online as part of your home study.
The other unit iUCT32 Provide Reflexology for Complementary Therapies is taught BOTH online and within your class sessions.
Instalment payment options available to help you budget, if required you can pay over 3 - 4 months whilst you learn, to help you budget.
The main skills the learner will perform are:
Consultation – to include clinical observations of the client such as condition of skin, hair and nails, posture, body language and vocal tone, recognising contra-indications, explaining possible contra-actions and providing aftercare and home care advice.
Health, safety and hygiene – contextualised to the environment in which you are working.
Reflexology techniques – to include carrying out a visual analysis of the feet, relaxation techniques, supporting the feet correctly, a variety of reflexology techniques such as thumb walking, finger walking, pivot, hook and rocking, adapting the techniques to suit the client’s specific needs, maintaining professional posture and locating zones, transfer lines and cross reflexes on the hands and feet.
The learner will also learn about current legislation and working practice requirements and client care and communication which is essential to work and be successful in the industry.
This qualification also provides:
✅ The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the reflexology skills listed above effectively, in particular the anatomy and physiology of the body and common diseases and disorders that may affect when a client should or should not receive treatment.
✅ Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of complementary therapies.
✅ Knowledge and understanding of business practice in a complementary therapies context.
✅ Opportunities for learners to focus on the development of their wider skills in a reflexology setting such as communicating with clients, working with others and problem-solving.
✅ Opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a Reflexologist.
✅ Course manual included
✅ FREE VIDEO OF THE ITEC MASSAGE TECHNIQUES - Showing you the techniques you will learn on this course, so you do not have to try and remember them!
Opportunities for employment
* Complementary health clinics
* Primary health trusts
* Beauty salons
* Spas
* Cruise ships
* Hotels or resorts
* Own clinic
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Course Manuals
All course manuals are included in the price of the course - you will get a bound hard copy course manual given to you on the day of your training.
Assessment
All treatment evidence, internal assessments, assignments, case studies and underpinning knowledge must be completed prior to the final practical examination.
The final external practical examination will be carried out by the external examiner at the end of the period of learning.
The external examiner will also verify a sample of the performance evidence, internal assessment, assignments and case studies.
This is an internationally recognised qualification.
Certificate on Completion
Once you have completed the practical lessons, the portfolio, the practical assessment and the online A&P exam, you will be awarded an ITEC certificate.
Processing of your results and certification with ITEC can take between 2 weeks - 2 months after your final exam.
Your certificate will be sent out by your tutor as soon as they receive it from ITEC.
Ideal for complete beginners
You can use the qualification gained with this training to become a professional therapist.
You can work in a salon or you can work for yourself as a private home or mobile therapist, giving you an extra income
This offers an Internationally Recognised Reflexology Massage Qualification.
The tutors' pass rate has been 100% for massage.
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