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

Aromatherapy Attendance Dates (Course Code : D3ArOct19)

Monday October 14^th 2019

Saturday November 9^th 2019

Tutorials Thursday December 12^th 2019 Tutorials 3pm to 6pm

Saturday January 18^th 2020

Monday February 17^th 2020

Monday March 16th 2020

Saturday April 25^th 2020

Saturday May 9^th 2020

Saturday July 4^th 2020

Plus Core Modules:

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Attendance Dates (Course Code: D3CAppOct19)

Sunday October 13^th 2019

Sunday November 10^th 2019

Sunday December 8^th 2019

Sunday January 19^th 2020

Sunday February 16^th 2020

Sunday March 15^th 2020

Sunday April 26^th 2020

Sunday May 10^th 2020 (including mock exam)

Sunday June 7^th 2020 Exam (followed by Healthy Eating for the Complementary Therapy Client)

Principles and Practices of Complementary Therapies Attendance Dates (Course Code: D3CPpctOct19)

Saturday 12^th October 2019

Business Practice for Complementary Therapies Attendance Dates (Course Code: D3CBpctOct19)

Monday May 11^th 2020

Saturday June 6^th 2020

Healthy Eating Attendance Dates – optional module (Course Code: D3CHeOct19)

Sunday June 7^th 2020 (after the Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology exam)

Sunday July 5^th 2020

Cost: £2,400

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

Massage Attendance Dates (Course Code : D3MaOct19)

Tuesday November 12^th 2019

Saturday December 7^th 2019

Tuesday January 21^st 2020

Tuesday February 18^th 2020

Tuesday March 17^th 2020

Tuesday May 12^th 2020

Tuesday July 7^th 2020

Plus Core Modules:

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Attendance Dates (Course Code: D3CAppOct19)

Sunday October 13^th 2019

Sunday November 10^th 2019

Sunday December 8^th 2019

Sunday January 19^th 2020

Sunday February 16^th 2020

Sunday March 15^th 2020

Sunday April 26^th 2020

Sunday May 10^th 2020 (including mock exam)

Sunday June 7^th 2020 Exam (followed by Healthy Eating for the Complementary Therapy Client)

Principles and Practices of Complementary Therapies Attendance Dates (Course Code: D3CPpctOct19)

Saturday 12^th October 2019

Business Practice for Complementary therapies Attendance Dates (Course Code: D3CBpctOct19)

Monday May 11^th 2020

Saturday June 6^th 2020

Healthy Eating Attendance Dates – optional module (Course Code: D3CHeOct19)

Sunday June 7^th 2020 (after the Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology exam)

Sunday July 5^th 2020

Cost: £2,400

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

Reflexology Attendance Dates (Course Code : D3RefOct19)

Tuesday October 15^th 2019

Monday November 11^th 2019

Monday December 9^th 2019

Monday January 20^th 2020

Saturday February 15^th 2020

Monday April 27^th 2020

Monday June 8^th 2020

Monday July 6^th 2020

Plus Core Modules:

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Attendance Dates (Course Code: D3CAppOct19)

Sunday October 13^th 2019

Sunday November 10^th 2019

Sunday December 8^th 2019

Sunday January 19^th 2020

Sunday February 16^th 2020

Sunday March 15^th 2020

Sunday April 26^th 2020

Sunday May 10^th 2020 (including mock exam)

Sunday June 7^th 2020 Exam (followed by Healthy Eating for the Complementary Therapy Client)

Principles and Practices of Complementary Therapies Attendance Dates (Course Code: D3CPpctOct19)

Saturday 12^th October 2019

Business Practice for Complementary Therapies Attendance Dates (Course Code: D3CBpctOct19)

Monday May 11^th 2020

Saturday June 6^th 2020

Healthy Eating Attendance Dates – optional module (Course Code: D3CHeOct19)

Sunday June 7^th 2020 (after the Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology exam)

Sunday July 5^th 2020

Cost: £2,400

This 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 June 7th 2020. (after the Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology exam) and Sunday July 5th 2020.

Cost £210

Theory learning takes place over 2 full days 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 (day 2) is required prior to clinically supervised work placements. (Please see NHS Certificate in Complementary Therapies).

Attendance Dates: Saturday October 12th 2019

Course fee: £240

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.

Course Dates: Monday May 11th 2020 and Saturday June 6th 2020.

Course Fee: £240

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 Dates:

Sunday October 13^th 2019

Sunday November 10^th 2019

Sunday December 8^th 2019

Sunday January 19^th 2020

Sunday February 16^th 2020

Sunday March 15^th 2020

Sunday April 26^th 2020

Sunday May 10^th 2020 (including mock exam)

Sunday June 7^th 2020 Exam

Course Fee: £780 (includes exam fee)

Already fully qualified but would like to achieve NHS qualification and experience?

The NHS Certificate in complementary therapies for those already trained to level 3 minimum. Offered in Cancer, Occupational Health or Maternity pathways.

To enrol onto the programme simply purchase the course on the booking page. You will be required to demonstrate evidence of your qualification which must include anatomy and physiology and insurance. Once we have approved your application you will be required to undergo a DBS clearance check.

Day one (induction) will cover aspects of safe practice within the NHS, ethical health care, data collection and patient management. You will then be enrolled onto an e-learning programme to complete training and assessment in safeguarding, data protection, clinical governance, infection control and health and safety. once all assessments are completed we will work with you to develop a programme of supervised practice within Harrogate NHS Trust and allied health services. This will incorporate 100 hours of clinical practice, tutorials and clinical supervision. The practice placements must be completed within 6 months of induction and may take place in a number of settings relevant to the speciality you have chosen.

You will be allocated a clinical supervisor with qualifications and experience in both your chosen complementary therapy and the related health care area of speciality.

Day two (half day pathway specific red flag session) Red flags are symptoms that may indicate that a patient has a serious complication which if left untreated may cause significant harm or be life threatening. Red flag symptoms must be recognised early by health care practitioners, this includes Complementary Therapists, where their role allows them access to our most vulnerable patients. During the half day session prior to commencing your NHS Certificate Placement, you will learn to understand the relevance of the red flag symptoms within your chosen speciality and understand the exact actions you must take should you become aware of such problems.

Cancer and Palliative Care pathway red flags: this session will be held at the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre, Harrogate on Wednesday 20th March 2019 9:00am to 12:30am. Topics will include – DVT, Pulmonary embolism, bleeding disorders (thrombocytopenia, raised INR and fungating tumours), spinal cord, compression, neutropenia and hypercalcemia.

Maternity pathway red flags: Topics will include; signs of labour and miscarriage, Ectopic pregnancy, hypertension and Pre-eclampsia, cholestasis, pyelonephritis, signs of fetal distress, DVT/PE, hyperemesis gravidarum and infection.

Occupational Health pathway red flags: information available soon.

The red flag sessions are mandatory prior to commencing placement but can be studied as a standalone session for £100 and this will attract a CDP certificate.

Autumn Induction date: 5th September 2019 9am-5pm for all pathways (3rd and 4th of September 2019 half day pathway specific red flag sessions)

Course Fee: £780