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ITEC DIPLOMA IN
REFLEXOLOGY
PRE-ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
. Unit 1- Anatomy & Physiology . Unit 22 - Professional conduct and business awareness or their equivalents as a prerequisite (A&P qualifications gained on nursing or physiotherapy courses are acceptable).
Should the unit 22 qualification not be held it may be studied as a home study project and examined on week 21
Successful candidates will be awarded the I.T.E.C. REFLEXOLOGY DIPLOMA
A 21 week course comprising both theoretical and practical elements. Classroom instruction covers a complete treatment programme to both feet and hands. It covers recognition of organs and their functions including visual recognition and treatment for a range of common disorders. This will be supported by case study work and homework.
THEORY
. The History, Theory and Philosophy of Reflexology
. Techniques of Reflexology
. Concepts and theories as to how and why it works
. Zones and their relation to organs and functions
. Philosophy of Complementary Medicine
. An introduction to other Natural Therapies (Herbalism, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy etc).
. The Holistic approach, treating the whole person
. Integral Biology (ie how the body is affected by environmental and social factors)
. The study of common complaints related to reflex areas
. The feet - the structure, disorders, condition.
. Contraindications - possible client/patient reaction to treatment
PRACTICAL
. External reading of the feet
. Techniques and Sequence
. Hygiene and Sterilisation
. Preparation of work place
. Interpretations of Reflexes
. Consultations
. Record keeping
. Hand Reflexology
. Client Care and comfort/home care advice
. Contraindications
. Presentation and professional image of practitioner
. Home assignments and individual projects.
ITEC REFLEXOLOGY (UNIT 4) EXAMINATION CRITERIA
Case studies:
40 Home Treatments to be carried out (supported by documentary evidence that they have been done).
A minimum of 40 Case Histories with reactions and follow-up notes. 4 treatments each to be carried out on TEN people.
Photocopies to be handed to Practical Examiner
Practical Examination:
A complete treatment, including consultation and reading the feet.
Findings during this treatment to be recorded on a blank diagram of foot with brief resume of the treatment.
40 Case Histories (photocopies) to be given to Practical Examiner.
(For February 2008 course Students must ensure that they are available for examination on Friday 8th August 2008)
Oral:
Oral questions at discretion of examiner
Theory
A one-hour, 50 question, multi-choice exam in Unit 4 Reflexology.
COURSE TIMES
Reflexology classes are held over 21 weeks
10.00am to 2.00pm or 6.00pm to 10.00pm Tuesday
Courses commence in February or September
see course commencement page for next start date
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