ITEC Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist

ITEC Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist

If you love promoting the health and wellbeing of others holistically, this is the course for you. This is a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a reflexologist. This course encourages practical learning you will spend time in our treatment rooms working on clients, learning as you go and perfecting your skills in a supportive and knowledgeable environment. It will enable you to work in industry within a healthcare setting, for yourself, with in a spa, salon or wellbeing centre.

This course is made up of four units:

Principals and Practice of Complementary Therapies - The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge and understanding of the history and influences on the complementary therapy sector

Business Practice for Complementary Therapies - The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge, understanding and practical skills in researching, planning, maintaining and marketing a business in the complementary therapy industry. You will also learn to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Anatomy and physiology for Complementary Therapies - The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Provide Reflexology for Complementary Therapies – the aim of this unit is to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to carry out reflexology using a range of techniques. You will also develop knowledge of reading of the feet.

These skills combined will give you the enthusiasm to work in a rapidly growing industry, for yourself or in a health care setting.

During you time with us at college we will also hope to take you into industry so you can see and experience for yourself different career options.

What you will learn Entry requirements Work experience Assessment Progression Cornwall College St Austell

What you will learn

You will learn what it is like to work in the complementary therapies industry and how to work professionally within it. You will also develop knowledge of business and marketing to help you succeed in your new career path.

You will learn the anatomy, physiology and pathologies in detail for each of the systems of the body. As well as learning how to develop a bespoke treatment plan for each client you will work with client for several treatment building a case study.

By the end of the course you will off completed at least 100 reflexology treatments which will leave you feeling confident to work on a wide range of clients.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements are needed. However, good communication skills, good literacy and ICT ability is required, as well as being able to study independently and keep to deadlines.

Work experience

We offer a programme of short courses that will enhance your skills and ability.

Assessment

To gain this qualification, you must successfully achieve the following assessments;

-Principals and practice of complementary therapies assignment.
-Business practice of complementary therapies assignment.
-Anatomy and physiology includes assignments and exam
-Provide Reflexology includes completion of 100 treatments written up including reflection and final observations.

You will be well supported whilst achieving this criteria.

Progression

Following this course you may wish to progress onto Diploma in Aromatherapy, Certificate in Swedish Massage or study Body and Spa Therapy at Level 3. Or you may want to progress straight into industry, a healthcare setting, spa, salon or become self-employed.

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne

What You Will Learn

You will learn what it is like to work in the complementary therapies industry and how to work professionally within it. You will also develop knowledge of business and marketing to help you succeed in your new career path.

You will learn the anatomy, physiology and pathologies in detail for each of the systems of the body. As well as learning how to develop a bespoke treatment plan for each client you will work with client for several treatment building a case study.

By the end of the course you will off completed at least 100 reflexology treatments which will leave you feeling confident to work on a wide range of clients.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements are needed. However, good communication skills, good literacy and ICT ability is required, as well as being able to study independently and keep to deadlines.

Work Experience

We offer a programme of short courses that will enhance your skills and ability.

Assessment

To gain this qualification, you must successfully achieve the following assessments; -Principals and practice of complementary therapies assignment. -Business practice of complementary therapies assignment. -Anatomy and physiology includes assignments and exam -Provide Reflexology includes completion of 100 treatments written up including reflection and final observations. You will be well supported whilst achieving this criteria.

Progression

Following this course you may wish to progress onto Diploma in Aromatherapy, Certificate in Swedish Massage or study Body and Spa Therapy at Level 3. Or you may want to progress straight into industry, a healthcare setting, spa, salon or become self-employed.

Cornwall College St Austell

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne

Case studies

I was very nervous and excited to start college. I was living in Looe and nobody that I knew from my school was going to do the course that I was going to do, so yeah, I had first day jitters, but it was great. I made friends really quickly and like everyone says it goes really fast, so enjoy it. I loved my hairdressing course and getting really hands on. Before I started college I spent the summer in a salon, just as an assistant, soaking everything up and watching lots. I also practiced things on my friends and family, even if it was just blow drying. I have very curly hair so I really enjoyed trying new things out on my own hair too. There are so many options with hairdressing, it’s really limitless.

I loved working in the student clinic and learning to complete treatments and advise clients. The department was really well run and I always felt like I was a part of a group

I had developed an interest in holistic therapies and wanted a career change into that industry. The college have a great spa and beauty department and the tutor for reflexology is a wealth of knowledge. The mixture of theory and practical study kept the course interesting and engaging. This course completely changed my life, giving me a rewarding and fulfilling career as well as financial security.

I chose Cornwall College because it was familiar and I liked the practicality that they provide, from feeling and seeing the herbs as well as organs for anatomy and physiology the tutor brought into class. I also liked the clinic workshop as it gave me a chance to interact with the general public.

I find my work very rewarding and I'm keen to learn even more about reflexology. My tutor at the college was amazing and so knowledgeable and was able to teach the subject in an easy to understand manner. I found the practical aspect so interesting and really enjoyed learning about foot reading too