This optional unit comprises of theory learning over 2 full days. You will be able to identify the macro and micro nutrients essential to health and using a range of guides and tools you will establish the components of a healthy diet and learn to recognise the impact of poor diet on client health. This can be taken as a stand-alone award.

Assessment: Prepare a healthy eating plan for your client.

Attendance Dates:

Sunday 9th June 2019

Sunday 7th July 2019

Assessment Dates: TBC

Cost £210/ £190 Discounts

Content: A combination of theory and practical modules designed to equip the learner with the skills required to provide Reflexology treatments for a wide range of clients. On successful completion of the course you will be able to register with the relevant regulatory and professional associations and gain full insurance to practice.

Course content includes;

• Explore the history and origins of Reflexology
• Explore the use of various mediums used in treatment including waxes, balms, powders and oils
• Explore the philosophy of holism and its role within western bio medicine
• Reading the feet/hands and mapping the reflex points
• Relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Managing a wide range of conditions
• Legal implications
• Cautions and contraindications
• Assessment and client care
• Practical reflexology skills and routines
• Treatment planning

Assessment: You will produce evidence of 30 reflexology treatments. An additional assessment of your competence will determine your readiness to undertake 72 in-depth case studies and complete a practical assessment.

Course Duration: Attendance is required at 8 Reflexology technical days over 12 months, during which time you will demonstrate a minimum of 100 practical hours.

Special Notes: The core modules; Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, Business Practice and Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapy are normally completed concurrently as part of the diploma.

Learners who already have a Level 3 diploma in a complementary therapy may be exempt from the core modules.

A first aid certificate is required prior to completion of the diploma.

Attendance Dates:

Monday 15th October 2018

Monday 12th November 2018

Monday 10th December 2018

Monday 21st January 2019

Monday 18th February 2019

Monday 15th April 2019

Saturday 8th June 2019

Monday 8th July 2019

Plus Core Modules:

Anatomy and Physiology

Saturday 13th October 2018

Sunday 11th November 2018

Sunday 9th December 2018

Sunday 20th January 2019

Sunday 17th February 2019

Sunday 17th March 2019

Sunday 14th April 2019

Sunday 12th May 2019 (Inc mock exam)

Sunday 9th June 2019 (Exam day)

Principles and Practices of Complementary Therapies

Friday 12th October 2018

Monday 18th March 2019

Business Practice for Complementary therapies

Saturday 11th may 2019

Monday 10th June 2019

Healthy Eating (optional module)

Sunday 9th June 2019

Sunday 7th July 2019

Exam Dates: All exams and assessment TBC

Cost: £1,800/ £1,650 discounts

Content: A combination of theory and practical modules designed to equip the learner with the skills required to provide Reflexology treatments for a wide range of clients. On successful completion of the course you will be able to register with the relevant regulatory and professional associations and gain full insurance to practice.

Course content includes;

• Explore the history and origins of Reflexology
• Explore the use of various mediums used in treatment including waxes, balms, powders and oils
• Explore the philosophy of holism and its role within western bio medicine
• Reading the feet/hands and mapping the reflex points
• Relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Managing a wide range of conditions
• Legal implications
• Cautions and contraindications
• Assessment and client care
• Practical reflexology skills and routines
• Treatment planning

Assessment: You will produce evidence of 30 reflexology treatments. An additional assessment of your competence will determine your readiness to undertake 72 in-depth case studies and complete a practical assessment.

Course Duration: Attendance is required at 8 Reflexology technical days over 12 months, during which time you will demonstrate a minimum of 100 practical hours.

Special Notes: The core modules; Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, Business Practice and Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapy are normally completed concurrently as part of the diploma.

Learners who already have a Level 3 diploma in a complementary therapy may be exempt from the core modules.

A first aid certificate is required prior to completion of the diploma.

Attendance Dates:

Monday 15th October 2018

Monday 12th November 2018

Monday 10th December 2018

Monday 21st January 2019

Monday 18th February 2019

Monday 15th April 2019

Saturday 8th June 2019

Monday 8th July 2019

Plus Core Modules:

Anatomy and Physiology

Saturday 13th October 2018

Sunday 11th November 2018

Sunday 9th December 2018

Sunday 20th January 2019

Sunday 17th February 2019

Sunday 17th March 2019

Sunday 14th April 2019

Sunday 12th May 2019 (Inc mock exam)

Sunday 9th June 2019 (Exam day)

Principles and Practices of Complementary Therapies

Friday 12th October 2018

Monday 18th March 2019

Business Practice for Complementary therapies

Saturday 11th may 2019

Monday 10th June 2019

Healthy Eating (optional module)

Sunday 9th June 2019

Sunday 7th July 2019

Exam Dates: All exams and assessment TBC

Cost: £1,800/ £1,650 discounts

Content: A combination of theory and practical modules designed to equip the learner with the skills required to provide Massage treatments for a wide range of clients. On successful completion of the course you will be able to register with the relevant regulatory and professional associations and gain full insurance to practice.

Course content includes;

• Explore the history and origins of Massage
• Explore the philosophy of holism and its role within western bio medicine
• Explore different types of massage and their role within client management
• Explore massage mediums including oils, creams, powders and waxes
• Relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology
• Managing a wide range of conditions
• Legal implications
• Cautions and contraindications
• Assessment and client care
• Practical massage skills and routines

Assessment: You will produce evidence of 20 massage treatments and 16 case histories.

Course Duration: Attendance is required at 8 massage specific days over 12 months, during which time you will demonstrate a minimum of 100 practical hours.

Special Notes: The core modules; Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, Business Practice and Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapy are normally completed concurrently as part of the diploma.

Learners who already have a Level 3 diploma in a complementary therapy may be exempt from the core modules.

A first aid certificate is required prior to completion of the diploma.

Attendance Dates:

Sunday 14th October 2018

Saturday 10th November 2018

Saturday 8th December 2018

Saturday 19th January 2019

Saturday 16th March 2019

Saturday 13th April 2019

Monday 13th may 2019

Saturday 6th July 2019

Plus all dates listed for Anatomy Physiology and Pathology, Business Practice and Principles and practice

Cost: £1,800/ £1,650 discounts

Content: Learners who aim to offer a full range of complementary therapies to their clients can complete a full diploma. This includes each of the core units and three technical modules;

• Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
• Business Practice for Complementary Therapists
• Principles and Practices of Complementary Therapies
• Healthy Eating for the complementary therapies client
• Level 3 Aromatherapy
• Level 3 Holistic Massage
• Level 3 Reflexology

Course Duration: Attendance is required at each of the above modules and can be completed over 1 year as a full time course. Please be aware that we would only be able to recommend this for learners who are able to commit to this as a single occupation for the full year as the work load is demanding. For those learners who would like to achieve the full diploma, the course can be split over 2 or 3 years as part time study.

Special Notes: A first aid certificate is required prior to completion of the diploma.

Attendance:

You will be required to attend all dates listed separately for Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Massage and the included core module dates for Anatomy and Physiology, Principles and Practice, and Business Practice, Plus the optional healthy eating award. This constitutes full time study and is usually broken down into modules over 2 or 3 years. Please contact us for further information.

Cost: Price on application

Content: A combination of theory and practical modules designed to equip the learner with the skills required to provide Aromatherapy treatments for a wide range of clients. On successful completion of the course you will be able to register with the relevant regulatory and professional associations and gain full insurance to practice.

Course content includes;

• Explore the history and origins of Aromatherapy
• Explore the philosophy of holism and its role within western bio medicine
• Explore the concept and use of plants as medicines including how essential oils are extracted from plant material
• Origins and uses of 42 essential oils including relevant botany, chemical constituents, indications and contraindications to use
• Origins and uses of carrier oils and lotions including relevant botany, chemical constituents, indications and contraindications to use
• Methods of application including inhalations, skin creams and lotions, compresses, baths and massage
• Synergy, blending and preparing oils for use
• Relevant anatomy and physiology
• Managing a wide range of conditions
• Legal implications
• Cautions and contraindications
• Assessment and client care
• Practical massage skills and routines

Assessment: You will produce evidence of 40 Aromatherapy, 20 in-depth case studies, 15 essential oil profiles and complete a practical assessment.

Course Duration: Attendance is required at 2 pre requisite massage days plus 7 aromatherapy course days over 12 months, during which time you will demonstrate a minimum of 100 practical hours.

Special Notes: The core modules; Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, Business Practice and Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapy are normally completed concurrently as part of the diploma.

Learners who already have a Level 3 diploma in a complementary therapy may be exempt from the core modules.

A first aid certificate is required prior to completion of the diploma.

Attendance Dates:

Sunday 14th October 2018

Saturday 10th November 2018

Saturday 8th December 2018

Saturday 19th January 2019

Saturday 16th February 2019

Saturday 16th march 2019

Saturday April 2019

Monday 13th May 2019

Saturday 6th July 2019

Plus all dates as listed for Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, Business practice, Principles and practice of Complementary therapy, and Healthy Eating (optional)

Cost: £1,800/ £1,650 discounts

Assessments: TBC

Theory learning takes place over 1 full day and explores the historical origins and philosophies of complementary therapies. You will discover how eastern medicine differs from the western biomedical approach and how the two can effectively come together to provide care in a safe environment within our health systems.

Assessment: You will provide a short written report which explores 4 therapies

To achieve the NHS Certificate in practice, attendance at the Advanced Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapy is required prior to clinically supervised work placements. (Please see NHS Certificate in Complementary Therapies).

Theory learning takes place over 2 full days; you will learn how to prepare a business plan for your own complementary therapy practice. For those intending to integrate therapy into an established practice such as the NHS, you will learn vital skills to enable you to properly cost and seek funding for your service, turning your dreams into a reality.

Assessment: Prepare a business plan.

A theory based qualification, this module is a pre-requisite for most complementary therapy diplomas. Although the module is integral within the therapy diploma, you can study as a stand-alone unit as preparation for related higher education courses, or for those preferring to gain single modules to build a diploma over a long period of time.

Course Content: In depth study of the 11 systems of the body and related pathologies (diseases).

Assessment: Externally assessed 50 question multiple choice test. Assignment for stand-alone qualification.

Course Duration: This course runs over 8 days commencing October 2018 – June 2019.

Already fully qualified but would like to attain the NHS certificate?

NHS Certificate in complementary therapies for those already trained to level 3
All you need to do is provide evidence of a level 3 qualification in Complementary therapy. You must have studied anatomy and physiology to at least level 3 as part of your qualification. You will also need to complete an enhanced DBS check. You will join our Advanced Principles and Practices module and complete 100 hours of practice placement and the competencies workbook as above. Once all of the placements and the workbook are complete you will receive your award.

This optional unit comprises of theory learning over 2 full days. You will be able to identify the macro and micro nutrients essential to health and using a range of guides and tools you will establish the components of a healthy diet and learn to recognize the impact of a poor diet on client health. This can be taken as a stand-alone award.

Assessment: Prepare a healthy eating plan for your client.