VTCT Reflexology Certificate - Level 3

Course Area: Beauty Therapy Course Code: 5005/10 Course Dates Start Date: 21-09-2010 End Date: 05-07-2011 Weeks: 35 Guided learning hours: 105

What Next? Please contact: The Information Centre Redbridge College, Little Heath, Romford, RM6 4XT tel: 020 8548 7484 fax: 020 8599 8224 email: info@redbridge-college.ac.uk

Course Description

Part-time evening course, one year.
You will learn reflexology massage and pressure points of the feet and the eastern philosophy of working on energy channels. You will also learn the following body systems; endocrine; digestive and excretory; respiratory and olfactory; skin and hair.

What qualifications do I get?

Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) Level 3 Certificate in Reflexology Techniques.

How will I be assessed?

Written assessment, tests, verbal questioning, and practical work.
Practical assessments will take place in the salon. You will have to provide your own models to act as clients.

What standards do I need in order to join the course?

A good level of English language and written English
Good interpersonal skills
Pride in your appearance
Ability to abide by salon rules, including a strict dress code
Good time management, as course requires much home study.

What will I study?

Core units:
Body function in health and disease,
Anatomy and physiology,
Client services, including explanation of history, definition, concepts and theories of how reflexology works,
Zones and their relationship to organs and functions,
Designing a treatment programme,
Setting up a practice.

What equipment will I need

Evolution uniform
Kit (tools of the trade)

A full description will be made available at enrolment

Where can I go from here?

You will be able to work privately or in a salon offering this service. You can also progress onto other holistic studies such as Aromatherapy or Indian Head Massage.