Reflexology
Reflexology
REFLEXOLOGY
PRE-ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Unit 1 - Anatomy & Physiology
Unit 22 - Professional conduct and business awareness
Should the unit 22 qualification not be held it may be studied as a home study project and examined at the end of the course.
Successful candidates will be awarded the I.T.E.C. REFLEXOLOGY DIPLOMA
The Reflexology course comprises twenty four-hour classes held over one year (see foot of page for timing details) It is composed of 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:
100 treatments are to be carried out (supported by documentary evidence that they have been done).
These treatments comprise:
40 Case Histories with reactions and follow-up notes. 4 treatments each to be carried out on TEN people.
60 additional documented treatments.These may be extra treatments to your 10 case study people or treatments to separate individuals.
The 40 Case Histories are to be seen by the 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 to be seen by the Practical Examiner.
(For the September 2009 course Students must ensure that they are available for examination on Friday 13th August 2010)
Oral:
Oral questions at discretion of examiner
Theory Examination:
A one-hour, 50 question, multi-choice exam in Unit 4 Reflexology.
COURSE TIMES
The Reflexology course comprises twenty four-hour classes held over one year
10.00am to 2.00pm or 6.00pm to 10.00pm Tuesday
Courses commence in February or September
Each course will run for 16 weeks followed by a six month break with a further 4 weekly classes before the exam. During the six month break students must continue their documented home treatments and attend at least 3 Saturday afternoon practice sessions.
see course commencement page for next start date