Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology (ABC)
Aromalyne Training with Susie Jennings School of Reflexology
This Diploma is recognised by the Association of Reflexologists and Professional Reflexology for full membership.
Classes are held one full weekend per month over a period of approximately 10 months. Each day runs from 9.30am to 5.30pm with a one hour break for lunch. There is also a short break each morning and afternoon.
A significant amount of home study and background reading is necessary. Students should set aside approximately four to five hours per week to work on home assignments which will include at least 6 detailed case studies.
A recommended reading list is supplied at the beginning of the course.
Course Content
The school is now offering the new 7 module qualification, which is made up of the following:
- Business Practice for complementary therapies
- Principles and practice for complementary therapies
- Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology for complementary therapies
- Knowledge of less common pathology for complementary therapies
- Provide reflexology
- Reflective practice for reflexology
View the full course specification from the ABC Awards website.
Teaching Methods
The educational aims are to develop the in-depth knowledge and skill required
to provide safe and effective treatments.
The following methods are used:
- Lectures and visual aids
- Detailed demonstrations and practice of techniques
- Handouts
- Supervised practice and individual practical experience
- Open discussion periods with course tutor
- Presentation of detailed case studies
- Monitored home assignments
- Continuous assessment by course tutor of the development of
personal qualities required of a professional practitioner - Individual tutorial sessions with course tutor
Class size
A maximum of 10 students per class allows the tutor to monitor individual
progress and development. Students work in pairs during practical sessions.
Students receive ongoing support throughout the course.
Evidence of Achievement
Students will be required to show achievement of a range of relevant learning outcomes and assessment criteria, as set by the Awarding Body Consortium (ABC).
- Three practical assessments
- Presentation of 100 case study treatments
- Portfolio of evidence
There is no final written examination. Instead, students will prepare, under the guidance of the course tutor, a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that they have covered and achieved all the required learning outcomes.
Qualification Attained
Students will gain the Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must be 19 years or over. No formal qualifications are necessary.
Course Dates
The next course starts in September 2012.
Interviews are currently taking place. Early booking is advised as classes fill up very quickly.
Course Fees
The cost of the course is £1250.
In addition, students are required to pay £36 to become a student member of the Association of Reflexologists, and £150 registration fee for the diploma ( ABC ) - both amounts to be paid at enrolment on the first day. These charges may be subject to change by the relevant governing body.
View the Payment Options for the course.
Please contact Susie Jennings on 01243 864318 or email info@holisticpathways.co.uk for further information.
