OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Applied Reflexology for Integrated Medicine
Introducing the highest standard
of quality
Professional training and development
in Reflexology
here in
Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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About the course
The Dorothy Kelly Academy of Reflexology is the only school located in Belfast, Northern Ireland (NI) and in Dublin, Ireland to have been selected to be a Partnership Centre with CREA/Centralia and to offer the authentic OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Applied Reflexology for Integrated Medicine in NI. This is the highest level of Reflexology training available in the UK. Integrated Medicine is about recognising the importance of the whole person whilst exploring the relevance of other Health Professionals including Medicine as well as lifestyle factors. This course is open to anyone interested in Reflexology Training. There is no requirement to have any previous knowledge of Reflexology or any previous training. Everyone is guided from the basics right through to completion by all the tutors. Throughout your training you will be learning and helping to empower your clients to actively engage in all aspects of their own health. This is a unique approach provided by the Level 5 course compared to other schools in the province of NI who teach Reflexology at Diploma Level 3. There is 163 hours of face to face teaching throughout the course which enhances student learning and supports the practical application of reflexology techniques. This course will offer the opportunity to upgrade your qualification to a full university degree upon completion of your initial training. No other course in NI can do this. This course provides 120 credits and 8 units that are mapped to National Occupational Standards and the Reflexology Core Curriculum and the credits are transferable to further university study. It is recognised by the Association of Reflexologists (AoR). Whilst Irish Students can join the Irish Reflexologists Institute (IRI). Both organisations are the best known and respected professional Reflexology membership organisations in the UK and Ireland. They provide advice, information services and ongoing educational programmes. All eight course units of which 7 are Level 5 and 1 unit is Level 6 provide Evidence Based Practice including theories and research topics which are assigned to the Nursing and Subjects and Vocations Allied to Medicine Sector and are 100% specific to becoming a Professional Integrated Medicine Reflexologist. The units are also recognised in Europe as the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales is registered with the European Qualifications Framework. The Bologna agreement and the setting up of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) were all put in place so that each European Country could set up regulated qualifications for themselves and cross reference standards via the EQF. Furthermore, those students who are thinking of emigrating to Australia can be assured that the Reflexology Association of Australian have a receiprocal arrangement with the membership body AoR and those qualified at Level 5 with full AoR membership will be accepted and recognised as Reflexologists without further assessments being requested. This Reflexology training Academy, enables people from all backgrounds to learn Reflexology and become fully qualified as Level 5 Reflexologists. Once qualified, there is continual support for our graduates with specialist training or opportunities to attend CPD - Continual Professional Development. The Academy ethos is based on the strong belief that learning a 'hands on therapy' needs to involve personal tuition, so none of our courses are taught online, and a large proportion of class time is devoted to practical tuition. With all the Reflexology course material taught by the principal Dorothy Kelly assisted by Fiona Magill, Beulah Keane and the A&P taught by fellow course tutor David Kelly. CAUTION! If you are looking for a regulated reflexology course, please ask the question - Does the course have a governing awarding body i.e Agored Cymru, ABC Awards, City & Guilds, OTHM etc and who are their regulatory body i.e. OFQAL, Qualifications Wales, SQA or CCEA for NI. If the course does not comply with these 2 facts, then it is not a sufficiently educationally regulated course! The Academy is delighted to say that it is also a School Member of Reflexology In Europe Network (RIEN) and is regulated by the Awarding Body OTHM. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us using the Contact page or you can follow the link to FAQs . I look forward to hearing from you!
Course Class size - will never be greater than 14 students. This allows for monitoring of individual progress and development along with on going support in and out of the classroom. So to avoid disappointment, early booking is recommended.Course Entrance Requirements:
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Excellence in Reflexology Training is our business. Our passion is directed not only at this excellence in training but also at ensuring that our students and their clients receive the best support available.
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At the Academy I want to help you make the best possible choice for your training so just give me a call. There is no commitment. I won't try to sell you anything and you can ask any questions you may have.
IQA verification visit, Sept 2022,
described this Centre as providing:
'the practical application and theoretical demonstration of knowledge is of a very high and consistently high standard'
described this Centre as providing:
'the practical application and theoretical demonstration of knowledge is of a very high and consistently high standard'
Wednesday Reflexology Wisdom, by David Wayte, speaking to Michelle Stringer, Head of Training and Education with the AoR discussing the promotion of quality qualifications and the value of finding a recognised and regulated course and their relationship with their Gateway Schools.
