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ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology QCF

 

Introduction

The School of Natural Therapies' ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Course provides an exciting, dynamic and thoroughly enjoyable learning experience for all students undertaking one of our internationally recognised diplomas. The course is open to experienced complementary health practitioners, or complete beginners. Whatever your background, it provides a vital ‘stepping stone’ for candidates wanting to move into the rapidly growing field of complementary health.

With a long standing reputation for learning excellence and on-going tutor support, the School of Natural Therapies' prides itself on ensuring that students are well prepared for the ITEC Diploma examination. On successful completion of the examination, post graduate students will be able to begin a new career or earn additional income in a number of different ways.

Did you know?
The School of Natural Therapies are working to the new ITEC syllabus, which incorporates the new QCF (Qualification Credit Framework) standards. The QCF is at the heart of a major educational reform process in England, Wales & Ireland which allows skills gained (such as this diploma course) to have value and credit in industry needs, opening up collaborative working opportunities between sector skills councils (SSC’s) standards setting bodies (SSB’s) employers and awarding organisations and to suit potential employer’s needs.
Credits gained in these QCF’s can now count towards future education and university degrees.

What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is the ancient art of applying pressure to the feet and hands using specific thumb, finger and hand techniques – it is based on a system of ten ‘zones’ and ‘reflex areas’, that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands. Its function is to effect a physical healing and changes to homeostasis by releasing ‘blockages’ and restoring the free-flow of energy through the body .

The therapy was developed by Eunace Ingham in the mid to late twentieth century; however, the principles of treating the body holistically (Literally - as a whole) using lines of energy, date back thousands of years.

In the tomb of Ankhamor, there are a series of pictures, illustrating what seems to be a similar art to Reflexology, whereby a physician is holding and manipulating both feet and hands. In today’s stressful lifestyles, more and more people are reaping the benefits of the art of Reflexology.

What are the benefits of Reflexology?

Research has shown the specific techniques of reflexology to be effective and beneficial in many ways, it:

• It relieves stress and creates relaxation – 75% of disease is thought to be stress related.
• In order for the body to maintain ‘homeostasis’, it needs energy in the form of oxygen and nutrients, which are circulated in the blood. Reflexology increases blood circulation, it increases the efficiency of cells and therefore organs.
• It helps to prelease trapped nervous energy and improves neural pathways – somewhere in the region of 7000 nerves are stimulated through reflexology massage.
• It improves the elimination of waste material, which can be harmful to the body if it accumulates.
• It activates ‘self-healing’ in the body
• Pain reduction - documented in 27 studies including research showing impact on individuals of all ages and health states
• Aids post-operative recovery: Reflexology work aids recovery after surgery as shown by several studies, reducing pain and lessening the use of post-operative analgesics.
• Complements cancer care: Pain, nausea, vomiting, and/or anxiety eased for chemotherapy patients following reflexology work as shown by16 studies from 7 countries.
• Eases pregnancy, delivery and post-partum effects: Women who received reflexology experienced shorter labour times and used less analgesia. In addition, reflexology showed a positive impact on postpartum depression, anxiety, urination and bowel movements.

 

Course Structure

Courses take place in South West London at out popular venue in Clapham close to the common with excellent transport links.

The ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology is a fast track, intensive course of study designed for those wishing to build the base from which to develop a career in alternative therapies.

The course is run by enthusiastic, dedicated ITEC professionals, who teach not because they can do but because they love to. The Diploma comprises of 7 independent units, or modules including:

Unit 342 - Provide Reflexology (candidates will be assessed on this unit by practical examination.)

• Learn how to prepare for a Reflexology treatment and perform and adapt the reflexology treatment within a commercially acceptable time.
• Provide reflexology treatments – 60 treatments to be undertaken on a variety of clients and the outcomes recorded as case studies.

ITEC Unit 343 - Reflective Practice for Reflexology
(Assignment based learning where the student will compile 40 treatments as Reflective Practice Case Studies)

Course Requirements

To undertake this course, you’ll need to check which units you need to study

By this, we mean that you may also need to undertake additional study units to complete your Reflexology diploma fully – this will include Anatomy & Physiology, as well as other relevant units such as Business studies and Health, Safety & Hygiene.

Do you already hold a qualification in any of these additional study units? If so, you may be eligible to study this course, without re-taking them – we’ll just need to verify them first, to make sure that they are acceptable to ITEC.

You can either start off by calling us on 0800 987 5978, Skype us, or contact us by email to check that your qualification(s) are valid for this course – we will be very pleased to answer any questions you might have relating to this.

If you don’t hold any of these prior qualifications, we will be pleased to accept you onto this course as a complete beginner with no prior experience. You will need to register also for our Anatomy & Physiology Diploma and Business Studies units too, in order to complete your diploma with us.

Exam Module

• ITEC Practical Reflexology Examination – 1 hour
• ITEC Anatomy and Physiology paper 50 question ‘multiple choice’ question paper - 1hr (unless you hold this qualification, or its equivalent already)
• The remaining units, such as business studies are completed throughout the duration of the course and are assessed internally by the tutor - all work is then externally verified by the visiting examiner
   

Your Investment Includes

• Guided learning with tutor support for home study
• All relevant Reflexology equipment such as towels, foot powders, etc. are provided, including a complementary t-shirt to work in for the practical part of the course
• Comprehensive ITEC course manuals (X2)
• Advice, guidance and help with choosing and purchasing a professional tunic/uniform* and treatment couch and equipment at student rates
• All ITEC’s exam fees
• DVD of the Reflexology routine to assist with home study and case studies.
• A friendly and relaxed learning environment

 

Price Structure

For students who hold a recognised qualification in Anatomy & Physiology (see above) the cost of the course, including exam fees and all relevant training materials is £749.00

• Course fees can be spread over 3 months by our easy payment program:
• Deposit of £149.00 required – 3 further payments of £200.00 can be paid over the three month duration of the course

For students who are beginners and have no prior learning or qualifications in this field, the total cost of the course is £1348, structured as follows:

• Reflexology Diploma (ITEC units 342 & 343) the cost of this course is £749.00, including exam fees and all relevant training materials.
• You will also need to complete our Anatomy, Physiology Diploma too, which also includes Health & Safety & Business units. The cost of this course is £599.00 and includes all exam fees and relevant training materials as well.

 

After Qualification

Once learners have achieved the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology, they may progress on to other ITEC awards, for example:

• Massage Diploma
  
• Clinical Sports & Remedial Massage Diploma
• Aromatherapy Massage Diploma
• Combine Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology and achieve the ITEC Diploma in Complementary Therapies (Coming soon)

Professional Membership

On successful completion of the diploma, graduates are also able to register with any number of professional membership associations; this will enhance your professional reputation and standing.
These bodies include:

• FHT (The Federation of Holistic Therapists)
  
• CThA (The Complimentary Therapists Association)
  
• CNHC (The Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council)
  
• AoR (The Association of Reflexologists)
  

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Examining Body

ITEC is an international examination board offering a variety of qualifications worldwide.