Units studied:

iUCT21 Principles and practice of complementary therapies Level 3H/617/4334 - compulsory

This unit is an assignment in which you will design a leaflet that gives information about other complementary therapies. You will be asked to demonstrate that you have knowledge about other practices other than reflexology. This unit is compulsory and will go toward your final mark.

 

iUCT32 Provide reflexology for complementary therapies Level 3K/617/4349 - compulsory

This unit is the theory part of the course and you will learn the following:

How to prepare for a reflexology treatment

To include:

• Prepare self, client and work area in accordance with current legislation and working practice requirement
• Consult with clients to identify factors which may influence treatment objectives
• Provide clear recommendations to the client based on the outcome of the consultation
• Select materials and equipment to suit client treatment needs
• Describe the requirements for preparing self, client and work area for reflexology treatment Provide a reflexology treatment
• Describe the environmental conditions suitable for reflexology treatment
• Describe the objectives and possible benefits of reflexology treatment
• Explain the contraindications that may prevent or restrict reflexology treatment
• Describe the influencing factors that need to be considered when carrying out a client consultation
• Explain the reasons why the client may be referred to a healthcare practitioner
• Describe the employer’s and employee’s health, safety and security responsibilities

Provide reflective feedback after a reflexology treatment

To include:

• Communicate and behave in a professional manner
• Perform and adapt reflexology treatment using materials, equipment and techniques correctly and safely to meet the needs of the client
• During treatment locate underlying body structures
• During treatment locate reflex points on the hands and feet
• During treatment locate zones, transfer lines and cross reflexes on hands and feet
• Complete treatment to the satisfaction of the client in a commercially acceptable time
• Evaluate the results of treatment
• Provide suitable aftercare and home care advice
• Record treatment accurately and store information securely in line with current legislation
• Describe the history, philosophy and role of reflexology
• Explain the principles of reflexology theory

 

iUCT38 Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology for complementary therapies Level 3L/617/4358compulsory

To include:

• Understand the organisation of the body
• Describe the anatomical regions of the body
• Describe the anatomical regions of the body
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skin, hair and nails
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the skeletal system
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the muscular system
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the nervous system
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the endocrine system
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the respiratory system
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the cardiovascular system
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the lymphatic system
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the digestive system
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the urinary system
• Understand the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the reproductive system

 

iUCT34 Business practice for complementary therapies Level 3H/617/4351compulsory

This unit is an assignment and you will be required to submit on a date specified by your tutor

Units covered:

• Understand the key business criteria required for complementary therapies
• Be able to research a business concept
• Be able to prepare a business plan

 

iUCT29 Healthy eating and wellbeing for the complementary therapy client Level 3 R/617/4345optional

This unit is optional and submitted as a research assignment. You are required to submit on a date specified by your tutor

To include:

• Understand the role and sources of nutrients required for a balanced diet to maintain good health
• Be able to provide general information on healthy eating

 

Choosing your Course

Before deciding which course you are going to take think about how you study. Are you a crammer, doing things at the last minute. or do you like to have plenty of time to get the work done, without rushing and thoroughly?

This course caters for those who wish to take their time, enjoy the course and really immerse themselves in it. You will see from the course dates that there are classes once per month and the course duration is for six months. The month  in between each  weekend meetings allows for home study, the completion of course work, preparing case studies and learning the practical sessions. This course has a lot of content and a lot to learn and I believe that to condense it down to less time would not allow students to fully enjoy it. I hope that you agree!