Diploma Reflexology Courses in Wiltshire

Accredited Reflexology Courses in the South West are run by The School of Holistic Reflexology based in Wiltshire. The school offers the ABC Awards level 3 Diploma in Reflexology. These are the 7 unit Reflexology Diploma Courses although the 4 unit courses are also available. The level 3 Diploma Reflexology Courses are an Association of Reflexologists (AoR) route to Full Membership.

Format Of The Course
The reflexology training is held over a period of 15 months. Each session is held on a Sunday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm and there are 21 sessions in total. All sessions are held during normal school term times and aim to avoid school and public holidays. This means that Reflexology Course Dates are approximately every 3 weeks.
Each session of 6 ½ hours is generally divided into theoretical knowledge in the morning (when the brain is more likely to be awake) and practical in the afternoon. his provides a good chance to experience the techniques as well as learning how to practise professionally.

The reflexology courses have a considerable amount of home study to be completed. In the first part of the course it is based on the anatomy and physiology learnt in the session and the associated conditions and treatment plans. During the second half of the course the theory tends to relate to business, health and safety and practice management issues.
All work will form part of the final assessment.

From the ninth month of the reflexology courses students will start to build up their practical assessment profile. This is made up of:

• 10 Practise hours outside of course time and before the Case studies begin.
• 3 on-site Client studies. You will be treating unknown clients supplied by the school during course time. You will be assessed on all aspects of client care and treatment in preparation for your future career.
• 6 Case histories containing a minimum of 6 treatments. These are chosen by you, the student and are carried out during your own time outside of course sessions. One case study will be a hand treatment instead of working on the feet.
• Clinic cases. These are variable in number as they practised outside of course time and will be combined with all of the above in order to make up a total of 100 treatments.

A session will be organised for students to acquire a simple First Aid Certificate suitable for reflexologists in the workplace. This is required by the Association of Reflexologists for full AoR membership
The accredited reflexology courses are examined through practical and theoretical on-going assessments with ABC Awards. Successful completion of this 7 unit ABC Awards level 3 diploma in reflexology qualification will enable you to become a full 'Member of the Association of Reflexologists' (MAR status). You will also be able to acquire insurance with the AoR and be included in their list of practitioners, as long as membership is maintained

The 7 units that make up the accredited Reflexology Course Prospectus are: Theory and Practical, Anatomy and Physiology, Lesser Common Pathology, Health and Safety, Practice Management and Reflective Practise

The Association of Reflexologists is one of the largest umbrella organisation for reflexologists. It was part of the Reflexology Forum, which helped to develop the National Occupational Standards (NOS) in Reflexology.
After successful completion of all aspects of this course, you will achieve the ABC Awards Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology. Although the units that make up the courses are presented in a logical format they do not have to be completed in any set time or order. At present the time limited for this course is December 2013. The diploma will only be presented when all 7 units have been completed. The units achieved can also be carried forward and combined with other units to acquire further qualifications either with ABC Awards or with other qualification providers.

Further details

The accredited reflexology courses are aiming for a high level of practical and theoretical training leading to a professional qualification with the ability to feel confident to start a practice and to obtain personal liability and professional indemnity insurance. It is held in a warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere in a country setting. The classes are kept small so that learning is an enjoyable experience. You do not need any previous experience and relevant units acquired will be considered for 'prior learning'. The course is suitable for all adults over 18yrs of age and over. All abilities are accommodated although you will need a basic level of education and be conversant in English.

I also recognise the healer in each and every student and encourage you to develop your own development and healing potential in your own individual way throughout the reflexology training.
With this in mind, we will explore other skills that can enhance your practise. These will include:

• Oriental Diagnosis and Physiognomy – to help provide you with other ways to gain information about your client through body language, nails, colouring of the skin, reading the lines on the face.
• Acupressure Points - on the feet, legs and hands – to give a broader interpretation of findings during a treatment as well as improved techniques for healing support.
• The Law of Five elements – to gain further information about the inter-connectedness of organs, emotions, colours and reflexes.
• Ortho-bionomy of the feet – to help support clients with conditions such as bunions.
• Bach Flowers Essences – to provide clients with information that could help support emotional issues.
• Kinesiology muscle relationships – for further connections between reflexes and organs. This will also included basic muscle testing to help with food sensitivity testing.

Fees
The reflexology course fee includes:

• 15 months Association of Reflexologists student membership and insurance while completing the case studies
• ABC Awards exam fee of £150 covering the 7 units
• A first-aid day for 'Reflexologists in the Workplace'
• 4 course manuals relating to the Principles and Practice of Reflexology; Anatomy and Physiology; The Law of 5 Elements, acupuncture points of the feet and face reading; Diet and Nutrition.

The total course fee is £1700 of which a non-refundable deposit of £50 is payable on application. The balance is payable in full at the start of the course but may be spread over eleven months by equal instalments of £150 / month. There is a 10% discount on the balance if all fees are paid by 30th September 2012. Concessions may be available at the discretion of the Principal.
You may also wish to buy books (approximately £60), a practitioner's tunic (around £20), towels and a reflexology chair (£80-£120).

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