A.B.C 7 Unit Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology
Established eighteen years ago in 1992 by Jane Holt, who was one of the pioneers of Reflexology in the South West.
Accredited Centre of the A.B.C ( Leading to full membership of the Association of Reflexologists ) providing training in excellence as an ABC level 3 diploma in reflexology.
Provides full support in client care, continual professional development ( CPD ).
Business practice for Complementary Therapies.
Health, safety and hygiene for Complementary Therapies.
Principles and practice of Complementary Therapies.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology for Complementary Therapies.
Knowledge of less common pathology for Complementary Therapies.
Supervision and on-line support.
Courses are available as 1 year full time or 2 year part time subject to availability. Running twice annually in the spring/autumn.
Course venue is the Exeter Natural Health Centre
Next course starting Autumn 2011.
Courses will be taught by Principal Sarah Jane Holt.
Please download the course registration form here.
We are now taking applications for the spring course in 2012, please see the dates here
Material Covered
Courses are taught over fourteen teaching days, usually Sundays, over the year.
The qualification has been allocated 100 guided learning hours and a minimum of 60 home study hours for completion.
Day 1 - Reflexology and practical
Day 2 - Reflexology and practical
Day 3 - Revision of above and practical
Day 4 - Purely practical
Day 5 - Anatomy, physiology and practical
Day 6 - Anatomy, physiology and practical
Day 7 - Anatomy, physiology test and practical
Day 8 - Diseases and practical
Day 9 - Diseases and practical
Day 10 - Practical ( general public ). Holistic approach, body and mind connection etc.
Day 11 - Practical ( general public ). Business studies, a & p and reflexology revision
Day 12 - Practical ( general public ). Business reflexology, anatomy and physiology
Day 13 - Mock exam, theory and practical
Day 14 - Reflexology and practical revision
Treatment to me ( within the course )
Exam at end of above.
Party
The Syllabus
Theory includes :
The history of Reflexology
Concepts and theories of how it works
Zones and their relation to organs and functions
Contra-indications
Reactions to treatment
Anatomy and physiology relating to Reflexology
Diseases and how to treat them through the feet
Body mind connection. The holistic approach. Why people become ill. Stress response and healing crisis.
Complementary therapies
Professionalism ( client handling, hygiene, ethics etc. )
Case histories
Recognising potential problems through the examination of the feet
Hand Reflexology, advanced techniques and CPD
Business studies ( How to set up a practice, to include insurance, advertising, accountancy etc. )
Practical
Physical examination of the feet
Practical training in Reflexology technique
Introduction to hand Reflexology and advanced techniques
Case history taking with patients
Students will be given home study and assessment papers after each teaching day. The student is required to complete sixty treatments, treating ten patients six times. Case histories have to be completed thoroughly for each patient and marked prior to the exam day. The examiner will check all work is completed.
There will be no final exam, continual assessment is used to grade the students. There will be three hour and a half hour practical exams to include consultation and sixty treatments to be checked by the examiner.
Students will also need to obtain a first aid certificate before the exam ( contact St. Johns Ambulance ).
Entry Requirements
Basic numeracy and literacy skills are essential requirements. A previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology is beneficial such as biology GCSE or A-Level. A self-motivated and disciplined student will be accepted without these qualifications subject to an informal interview prior to the course.
Students are expected to undertake 5 to 10 hours each week of self-study throughout the duration of the course. This includes reading, research, practice of Reflexology and completion of the case studies ( 60 treatments over 1 year).
Course Fees
The total cost of the 7 unit level 3 diploma in Reflexology is £1,500.
The deposit of £250 must be payed before the start of the course and is non-refundable.
Four instalments of £250 may be paid at quarterly intervals through the year.
The course fees include,
ABC exam fees
Student enrolment of the AOR
Course manual
Course DVD
Foot chart
Handouts
On-line support
