DIPLOMA IN REFLEXOLOGY

Irish Reflexologists' Institute & ITEC Accredited

Reflexology training at Green Tara College is accredited by the Irish Reflexologists' Institute and ITEC. This reflexology training course is intended for those who wish to gain a professional Irish qualification (IRI) and an internationally recognized qualification (ITEC) in order to practice as a professional Reflexologist.

Reflexology training at Green Tara College covers both ITEC and Irish Reflexologist's Instuite accreditation requirements. Students have the choice to sit both governing bodies examination and/or just the IRI or ITEC. We take the ITEC examinations in June and the Irish Reflexologists Institute examinations in September. ITEC training finishes in June and IRI finishes in September.

The Reflexology course covers all aspects of Reflexology along side the study of the Holistic Field in-depth together with personal development and business skills to enable you to work as a Professional Reflexologist.

The Reflexology course includes business and marketing skills so that you can become fully equipped to earn a living within the Holistic Health Field. The aim of this reflexology course is to train you to a very high level. Upon completion of the training you will have an extremely detailed and broad knowledge of Reflexology. You will be fully capable and confident of entering the world of the Professional Reflexologist.

No experience or knowledge is required in order to attend this course and it is an excellent foundation course upon which you can add many, many post graduate qualifications such as Indian Head Massage, Hot stone Massage, Ear Candling, Maternity Reflexology, Fertility Reflexology, Reflexology for children and endless more possibilites for offering treatments as a holistic therapist. Mature students are very welcome.

Subjects covered/course details:

The course consists of five distinct modules all of which must be taken unless you hold a previous recognized qualification in a particular module (eg.A&P, Unit 22).

Module 1. Practical Reflexology & theory: complete reflexology treatment to include taking a consultation, greeting and reading the feet, giving a reflexology treatment, completing the treatment and relaxation techniques. The preparation and presentation of case studies. Examination and preparation classes. History and theory of reflexology (zones, reflexes.) effects of reflexology, benefits, contraindications, common ailments. Continuous assessment and examination preparation work.

Module 2. Anatomy & Physiology: In-depth training, teaching and understanding of the systems of the body. Our tutor Sinead Farrell is a renound outstanding tutor of Anatomy & Physiology and is herself a long time practicing reflexologist. Sinead is excellent at making Anatomy & Physiology accessible and down to earth. She will make this subject exciting and fascinating as we look at how the body works and in turn relate this knowledge to reflexology.

Module 3. Client Care & Professional Conduct: We study the code of ethics of the governing bodies, we learn how to hold the client's best interest and to deliver a professional reflexology treatment on all levels. We learn how to take care of ourselves as a therapist through energy management and practice. We learn how to hold healthily boundaries. We learn how to respond to the client in all types of possible situations and presenting illness. We become practiced in dealing with people courtesly and gently and especially that a reflexologist is not a counsellor! We learn hygiene procedures, professionalism, client care and consideration, handling and working with clients, offering the treatment streamlined to the client's needs. The reflexology course includes the study and understanding of other holistic therapies.

Module 4. Professional Business & Client Care: Here we study setting up in business and business practice. Different types of business, operating as a sole trader or an employer, health & safety, hygiene, insurance, marketing, special requirements, networking, communication, marketing literature, developing your relationship with other therapists, professional associations. Being in business, Insurance and legal considerations, record keeping, marketing.

Module 5. First Aid Certificate: At Green Tara College we believe that it is extremely important for a professional therapist to hold a qualification in first Aid. Students take a Red Cross first aid course in January. The first aid tutors are themselves practicing holistic therapists and link First Aid with working as a reflexologist.

Module 6. Holistic & Spiritual approach – energy management & awareness: Students will become aware of energy and how it works in our everyday life, the philosophy’s and practices of working as an energetic practitioner. You will learn about the energetic systems of the body –auras, charka's and how to build and preserve your own energy so you are not exhausted after giving a treatment. We encourage the development of your intuitive self so that you will be able to offer a deep reflexology treatment working with the complete holistic aspect of your client: energetically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. You will learn to sense the 'energy' of the client through their feet and energy body.

Course Contents Summary

In depth practical training
History of Reflexology
The theory of Reflexology
Reflexology zones/Reading the feet (visual observations)/chakra and reflexology
Common disorders and treatments
Common ailments & Contraindications
Mapping of the feet and practical reflexology
Zones of the Body
The Holistic Approach
60 hours of case histories
Anatomy & Physiology
Business Awareness & Professionalism
Professional Conduct & Client Care
Occupational First Aid
Energy Management and the Mind, Body, Spirit Connection
Exploring and understanding the Holistic Approach
Study Aid Classes
Examination Preparation Classes

Upon completion of the course students will be qualified to carry out a holistic reflexology treatment as an accredited Reflexologist & Holistic Therapist. The student will have acquired the skills to communicate and facilitate the client in consultation. The student will have an ingrained knowledge of energy management

Upon successfully completion of the course you will receive two Academic Awards- Irish Reflexologists' Institute & ITEC Reflexology Diplomas

Academic Award 1 - Irish Reflexologists' Institute

• Irish Reflexologists' Diploma in Reflexology including Anatomy & Physiology
• Red Cross Certificate in First Aid
• Green Tara Certificate in Energy Management

Academic Award 2- ITEC

• ITEC Diploma in Reflexology
• ITEC Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
• ITEC Certificate in Professional Conduct & Business Awareness
• Green Tara Certificate in Energy Management
• Red Cross Certificate in Fist Aid
  

Equipment Needed

• The College will provide all the necessary teaching equipment.
• The equipment that you will need is minimal and includes:
  • Larger ring bound folder to hold A4 Sheets
  • One clip board
  • Coloured felt tips pens
  • No jewellery except wedding band (practical Reflexology only)
  • Two bath and three hand Towels – Black
  • One pillow with dark pillow case
  • Professional Therapist Uniform to be worn for all classes with hair tied back
  • Black Tunic, black toursers, socks, full covered black shoes, hair band, hair tied up, short nails
    (For Tunics try Clerys, Arnotts, Geoghans in Navan, Diamond Design, Monaghan).
  • Short Nails
  • Tape Recorder if studying the Anatomy & Physiology Module (personal choice)

Books

The College gives out extensive hand outs and notes which cover the main body of all course work, however the following books are compulsory :

• An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology by Louise Tucker (for A&P class).
• An Introduction to Reflexology by Louise Tucker.
• Reflexology - A Practical Approach by Vicky Pitman
• Stories the Feet can Tell & Stories the Feet have Told by Eunice Ingham.
• Succeeding in Business by Pip Hardy and Tony Sumner.
• Highly recommended= Ross & Wilson Anatomy & Physiology.
• (All books are available from the College but must be ordered)

Qualification Requirements for ITEC - exam in June 2009

• A 100% commitment is required
• Students must attend 100% of the course
• Successful completion of the ITEC one hour multiple choice reflexology paper- Unit 4
• Successful completion of the ITEC one hour multiple choice Business paper-Unit 22
• Successful completion of the ITEC one hour Anatomy & Physiology paper- Unit 1
• Successful completion of the ITEC one hour practical examination including oral
• Successful completion of the submission of 40 hours of case histories-ITEC
• Submission of Green Tara College course assignments
• First Aid Certificate completed
• Energy Management module completed

Qualification Requirements for Irish Reflexologists Institute - exam in September 2009

• Students must attend 100% of the course
• A 100% commitment is required
• Successful completion of the Irish Reflexologist's written paper (includes reflexology, A&P, business)
• Successful completion of the Irish Reflexologists' practical examination including oral examination.
• Successful completion of the Submission of 60 hours of case histories- IRI
• Continuous assessment of coursework
• Submission of Green Tara College course assignments
• First Aid Certificate completed
• Energy Management module completed

Enrolment and entry qualifications

• Students must have a caring and helpful disposition with a desire to learn more about the Holistic Field and way of being.
• Have an acceptable knowledge & capability of written and oral English
• Completed Student Consultation Card/Application Form(Confidential)
• Enclose Course Deposit: Non refundable under any circumstances.
• Enclose examination Fees for both Diplomas : Non refundable €250.00
• Agree to follow the College & governing body Code of Ethics & submit completed College Contract
• Places are awarded following a College interview

Payment Methods

• Course Fee:- €1595.00

• Non-refundable deposit of €500 payable on booking plus non-refundable examination fee €250.00 payable. Total €750.00-non refundable
• €600.00 payable 1st November
• €495.00 payable 1st December
• All course fees must be paid by 1st December 2008

Credit is given for previous recognized training - please see course fee structure below

 

Course Fees

We give credit for previous training- see below

All the modules in option one must be completed unless you hold previous recognized qualifications

Option 1 -Five modules - €1595.00 (exam fees €250.00 not included)

1. Two recognized Reflexology Diploma Qualifications (ITEC & IRI)
2. Anatomy & Physiology Diploma
3. Professional Conduct & Business Awareness Diploma – Unit 22
4. Certificate in Energy Management
5. Certificate in First Aid – Red Cross

Option 2 - Four modules -Not including First Aid - €1545.00 (exam fees €250.00 not included)

1. Two recognized Reflexology Diploma Qualifications (ITEC & IRI)
2. Anatomy & Physiology Diploma
3. Professional Conduct & Business Awareness Diploma – Unit 22
4. Certificate in Energy Management

Option 3 - Four modules - Not including Unit 22 - €1545.00 (exam fees €250.00 not included)

1. Two recognized Reflexology Diploma Qualifications ( IRI & ITEC)
2. Anatomy & Physiology Diploma
3. Certificate in Energy Management
4. Certificate in First Aid – Red Cross

Option 4 - Four modules - Not including Anatomy & Physiology
- €1295.00 (exam fees €250.00 not included)

1. Two recognized Reflexology Diploma Qualifications (IRI & ITEC)
2. Certificate in Energy Management
3. Certificate in First Aid - Red Cross
4. Professional Conduct & Business Awareness Diploma-Unit 22

Option 5 - Three modules - Not including A&P and Unit 22
- €1245.00 (exam fees €250.00 not included)

1. Two recognized REflexology Diploma Qualifications (IRI & ITEC)
2. Certificate in Energy Management
3. Certificate in Red Cross First Aid

Option 6 - Three modules Not including Unit 22 or First Aid
- €1495.00 (exam fee €250.00 not included)

1.Two recognized Reflexology Diploma Qualifications (IRI & ITEC)
2.Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
3. Certificate in Energy Management

Option 7 -Two modules -Not including Unit 22/First Aid/A&P
-€1195.00 (exam fees €250.00 not included)

1. Two recognized Reflexology Diploma Qualifications (IRI & ITEC)
2. Certificate in Energy Management

Option 8-One module - Not including Unit 22/First Aid/ A&P/Energy Management
-€1095.00 (exam fees €250.00 not included)

1. Two recognized Reflexology Diploma Qualifications (IRI & ITEC)
(Students must hold energy management 1 and 2 to avail of this option)

Course Dates

Reflexology training is one night or one morning a week. The anatomy & Physiology module is 14 Tuesday nights between September and June so please be aware that some weeks you will be in College for two nights a week. The following are the Diploma dates for the Reflexology Diploma . The Wednesday night dates are for the evening course only , the morning course is on a Thursday morning so just adjust the dates from Wednesday to Thursday. Morning course students will be in every Thursday and some Tuesday evenings for Anatomy & Physiology, see dates below.

Reflexology Module Evening Course Dates

Wednesday Evenings…. 7-10pm
College induction evening - Monday 29th September - all students must attend
October:8/15/22/29
November: 5/12/19/26
December:3/10/
January: 7/14/21/28
February: 4/11/18/25
March: 4/11/18/25
April: 1/8/29
May: 6/13/20/27
June: 3/10/
Summer dates are advised in 2009

Reflexology Module Morning Course Dates

Morning Course Dates
Thursday Mornings …. 10am-1pm
College induction evening Monday 29th September - all students must attend
October: 9/16/23/30
November: 6/13/20/27
December: 4/11/
January: 8/15/22/29
February: 5/12/19/26
March: 5/12/19/26
April: 2/9/30
May: 7/14/21/28
June: 4/11
Summer dates to be advised in 2009

Anatomy & Physiology
Tuesday Evenings-7-10PM-2008/9

October: 7/21
November: 4/18
December: 2
January: 6/20/27
February: 3/17th
March: 10/24th
April: 7/21
There will be further dates added in 2009

Business Awareness & Client Care

Saturday 11 October/ Sunday 12 October (10am-5pm)
Sat 14th/Sunday 15th February 2009 (9am-6pm)

Energy Management & Awareness
Sat 6th/Sun 7th December 2008 -9am-6pm

First Aid – Red Cross
-Provisional dates only for Sat 17/Sun 18 January 2009-9am-6pm). These dates may be changed by Red Cross – confirmed nearer the time.

ITEC Examinations:
Practical - Sat 13th June 2009-(to be confirmed)

Examination Irish Reflexologists Institute
End of September – Friday 10 September -(date to be confirmed).

Holidays
Christmas: - December 19th to January 4th
Easter: Good Friday 10th to 29th April

Reflexology is an ancient art practiced for generations in the East and is now widely accepted in our Western Society. Reflexology is one of the most recognized and respected holistic therapies in Ireland. It is a non-invasive hands on therapy in which particular hand techniques are used to work ‘reflex’ points on the feet and hands. These points correspond to the organs and energy meridians within the body. Stimulation of these points has a positive healing effect on the correlating organs. Reflexology is a re-nound its therapeutic effects

With the upgrading of holistic therapy training In Ireland you will see that Reflexology is one of the most accepted holistic therapies practiced in the medical field. Many hospitals and health boards employ reflexologists in areas such as cancer care, post operative care etc. The health insurance companies recognize reflexology and if you are an Irish Reflexologist Institute member your client can claim back from VHI, BUPA and VIVAS health care for their reflexology treatment! There is little doubt that Reflexology has become a recognized major therapy in the holistic health field in our nations health care . Therefore an extremely successful career choice is choosing to become a member of the professional associations as a trained reflexologist

Why Take two Diplomas?

We recommend taking the ITEC Diploma with the Irish Reflexologists' Institute Diploma as when you take the ITEC Anatomy & Physiology and Business modules it means that you will not have to take them again if you wish to add qualifications to your IRI Reflexology Diploma such as Holistic Massage, Aromatherapy etc. All you will need to take is the core course module e.g. (massage).