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Diploma of Reflexology - HLT51707

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Overview

Duration Start dates Other
On-campus (full-time): 48 wks
On-campus (part-time): 96 wks

Online: (part-time option 1): 96 wks
Online: (part-time option 2): 192 wks
- On-campus (Brisbane)
     2013: 27/05, 02/09, 02/12
- Online:
     2013: 30/04, 31/05, 28/06, 31/07, 30/08, 30/09
Funding available:
- VET FEE-HELP
 

The right course for you?

The Diploma of Reflexology at AIAS is the ideal course to give you the skills to launch your career as a Reflexologist.

Reflexology is based on the principle that certain points on the hands, feet and ears correspond with parts of the body. Applying pressure to these points with tools or lotions and can treat pain, illness and injury.

This nationally accredited course is the perfect pathway for anyone wishing to enter the reflexology profession. Whether you’re a mature student wanting to change career, a recent school leaver or an established professional wishing to add reflexology to an existing set of skills, this course will allow you to realise your career objectives.

Description

The course will give you a firm grounding in all key areas of reflexology and related disciplines such as Massage Therapy, Cross Fibre Mobilisation and Shiatsu. This coupled with modules on Medical Science such as Anatomy and Physiology, and Musculoskeletal Anatomy means that you’ll have a well-rounded qualification. Further units provide opportunities for flexibility and specialisation depending on your career goals, such as Aromatherapy, Remedial Massage, Nutrition, Point Location and Chinese Acupressure/Philosophy.

In terms of performing day-to-day, this course covers the training and skills required to operate in a clinic environment, ensuring that you’re fully able to conduct yourself in a professional and ethical manner.

Subjects

Students are required to study all subjects + First Aid* as shown in each Block.

Block 1

Core Subjects
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Anatomy & Physiology 1

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Essential knowledge for units of competency including HLTAP401B, HLTAP501C, HLTREF503C, HLTREF502C, HLTREF504B, HLTREM407C, HLTCOM408D and HLTSHU509C

Anatomy & Physiology 1

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Work with Older People

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Work effectively with older people (CHCAC318B)

Work with Older People

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Reflexology 1

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Provide reflexology treatment (HLTREF503C)
> Prepare for a reflexology treatment (HLTREF502C)

Reflexology 1

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Nutrition 1 - NT

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Provide basic dietary advice (HLTNUT610B)

Nutrition 1 - NT

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Communication Strategies - Health

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Communicate effectively with clients (HLTCOM404C)
> Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate (HLTCOM406C)

Communication Strategies - Health

 

Block 2

Core Subjects
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Anatomy & Physiology 2

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Essential knowledge for units of competency including HLTAP401B, HLTAP501C, HLTREF503C, HLTREF502C, HLTREF504B, HLTREM407C, HLTCOM408D and HLTSHU509C

Anatomy & Physiology 2

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Massage Therapy 1 - Reflexology

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Plan massage treatment (HLTREM407C)

Massage Therapy 1 - Reflexology

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Reflexology 2

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Provide reflexology treatment (HLTREF503C)
> Prepare for a reflexology treatment (HLTREF502C)

Reflexology 2

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Practice Administration A

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements (HLTHIR506C)
> Maintain an effective health work environment (HLTHIR501C)

Practice Administration A

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Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Essential knowledge for units of competency including HLTAP401B, HLTAP501C, HLTREF503C, HLTREF502C, HLTREF504B, HLTREM407C, HLTCOM408D and HLTSHU509C

Musculoskeletal Anatomy


Block 3

Core Subjects
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Anatomy and Physiology 3

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Essential knowledge for units of competency including HLTAP401B, HLTAP501C, HLTREF503C, HLTREF502C, HLTREF504B, HLTREM407C, HLTCOM408D and HLTSHU509C

Anatomy and Pysiology 3

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Clinic Reflexology 1

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Comply with infection control policies and procedures (HLTIN301C)
> Monitor and evaluate reflexology treatments (HLTREF504B)
> Develop professional expertise (HLTCOM502C)
> Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCORG428A)
> Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively (HLTCOM408D)

Clinic Shiatsu 1A

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Reflexology 3

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Provide reflexology treatment (HLTREF503C)
> Prepare for a reflexology treatment (HLTREF502C)

Reflexology 3


Block 4

Core Subjects
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Business Management

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Apply oriental therapies assessment framework (HLTSHU501C)
> Provide oriental therapies treatment (HLTSHU505C)

Business Management

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Reflexology 4

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Provide reflexology treatment (HLTREF503C)
> Prepare for a reflexology treatment (HLTREF502C)

Reflexology 4

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Clinical Medicine 1

Training Package Competency Alignment:
>Analyse health information (HLTAP501C)

Clinical Medicine 1

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Clinic Reflexology 2

Training Package Competency Alignment:
> Contribute to WHS processes (HLTWHS300A)
> Work within a reflexology framework (HLTREF501B)
> Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional responsibility (HLTSHU509C)

Clinic Reflexology 2


*First Aid not delivered by AIAS

Career Pathways

Employment

Those qualified in reflexology are employed in a range of settings including clinics, spas and health retreats and resorts.

There are opportunities for you to operate as a self-employed independent practitioner or to gain employment in any of the settings mentioned above. Once you have gained experience and become established in the field, you might progress to management level, coordinating the work of other reflexology practitioners.

Graduates of the Diploma of Reflexology from AIAS often find employment as reflexologists or reflexology practitioners.

Further Study

There are opportunities to enhance your professional skill set at AIAS by completing further qualifications in related areas. You will receive full recognition of prior learning for the successful completion of any subjects in the Diploma of Reflexology which also appear in those courses.

The Diploma of Reflexology can also be used as a pathway to degree study with the possibility of credit transfer.