Diplomas

National Diploma in Reflexology

(This qualification is subject to sufficient enrolment numbers).

Reflexology is an ancient healing art, with the oldest evidence of practice found in an Egyptian physician's tomb dating 2500BC-2330BC. It is based on the principle that reflex areas for the internal organs, endocrines and other body structures are found in the feet, hands and ears. These areas are arranged in such a way as to form a map of the whole body.

By working the feet, hands and ears it is possible to locate areas of the body that are out of balance. Pressure is applied to these reflex areas using specific finger and thumb massage technique to stimulate the body part. This stimulus initiates the body's healing systems in the correlating area, triggering the body to return to a state of balance.

Course Outline

Course Duration

Workshop Requirements

Entry Criteria

Intakes

Fees

Career Pathways

Course Curriculum

Course Outline

This qualification provides core knowledge and skills for professional practice in Clinical Reflexology.

Subjects studied include:

• An in-depth base knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Diagnostic skills
• Ortho-Bionomy of the feet
• Practical Reflexology skills
• Foot care
• Interpretation of radiographs
• Clinical practice requirements
• Continual professional development
• First Aid - this is not included in your fees. It is the responsibility of the student to undertake a First Aid course to complete the Diploma in Reflexology.

Course Duration

This diploma is 18 months full time (approximately 30 hours per week).

Workshop Requirements

Workshops are a compulsory and essential part of the diploma training offering students the opportunity to expand and develop their skills, network with fellow students and benefit from the knowledge of our tutors. The workshops are very interactive with lots of practical skills both taught and assessed.

You are required to attend four compulsory workshops in modules 1, 2, 4 and 5.

Students must not confirm any travel arrangements until workshop bookings are scheduled and confirmed by the Student Support Officer. The College reserves the right to cancel workshops where, in rare cases, the minimum number of students required is not met. Students must consider this when making travel arrangements. It is therefore recommended that ‘flexi options’ be considered when confirming travel arrangements.

Entry Criteria

Applicants must have completed Year 11 or equivalent secondary school education, must be at least aged 18, able to read, speak and comprehend English language (for international non-English speaking applicants a level 6.5 IELTS).

A prerequisite for this Diploma are the completion of 17 core health units in Anatomy and Physiology as: 12725, 12699, 12700, 12702, 12704, 12706, 12708, 12711, 12713, 12715, 12717, 12719, 12722, 12726, 12728, 12730, 12731.

Intakes

The next intake for Reflexology will run when enrolments reach sufficient numbers. For more information on enrolments go to the enrolment section.

Fees

Course fees are $2400 for year one and $1600 for year two. Text book costs, medical equipment and administration fees are in addition to this. For detailed information on fees please go to the enrolment section.

Career Pathways

• Self employed as an autonomous health practitioner
• Working within a natural therapy group practice
• Integrative practice with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and midwives
• Teaching workshops and community education
• Working with businesses on Staff Wellness programmes

Course Curriculum

Module 1 - REFLEX1

Module 2 - REFLEX2

Module 3 - RELEX3

Module 4 - REFLEX4

Module 5 - REFLEX5

To gain the National Diploma of Reflexology you are required to complete unit 6400, 6401 and 6402 First Aid. The cost of this is not included in your fees and the course is the responsibility of the student.