​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 ROI.

About the course​:
​There will be lots of ‘hands on’ practical teaching, with a minimum of 160 hours of face to face training.
As Reflexology is a practical therapy, there is no substitute for lots of face to face training. As you progress through the Level 5 Reflexology Diploma, your practical skills will be assessed by your tutors at every stage, so that you can build confidence in your treatments throughout your training. There is no final exam as the course is portfolio based and you will be assessed on both your practical and theoretical work throughout the course. Assignments will include  essays (stress, homeostasis and research proposal), case studies, pathology research and critiquing reflexology research and a business plan. All are specifically relevant to your growth as a reflexologist, with no generic modules. You will complete over 100 evidenced treatments during the course, including several assessed practical treatments in class.

The course has 8 units, all of which are written specifically by and for reflexologists. These include:

• Principles and Safe Practice for Clinical Practitioner Reflexology
• Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology in Illness and Health
• Clinical Reflexology and Reflected Anatomy
• Developmental Reflexology, Pathology and Integrated Medicine
• Stress Management for Body and Mind
• Life Stages of Human Development
• Evidence Based Practice for Reflexology
• Business Fundamentals for Reflexology Practice

You will receive a detailed manual for each unit and you will learn the latest and most innovative techniques in the UK and beyond. Our students learn Duopody, a highly effective system-by-system approach to reflexology, working on both feet simultaneously, but we will also cover the Original Ingham method, which most reflexologists in the UK have traditionally been trained to use.

Unique approach offered by all CAREA Centres:
C A R E A  M A T R I X: Comprises D U O P O D Y, NEPIP & CALM
Duopody reflexology is the approach students first learn during their training - and is part of the CAREA MATRIX and is only available at CAREA Academies. 
Students love learning and treating with Duopody: 
Here we work both feet together, which provides a wonderful balance to the treatment, as entire organs and glands can be worked simultaneously, and at the same time it allows an improved postural position for the reflexologist whilst working on the feet thus being gentler to their body. 
NEPIP for stress as discussed further below.
CALM which is a lovely gentle and calming approach which can be used in any treatment but developed primarily for palliative care clients.

Some of our previous graduates in class.

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​Exclusive protocol for treating stress:
As part of this course you will learn NEPIP (NeuroEndoPsychoImmunoPody), an amazingly effective treatment protocol when working with clients who are experiencing stress, PTSD, low mood and anxiety.

Preparation to support specific conditions:
Many reflexologists choose to specialise in certain areas after their initial training, and undertake further training to do so. By choosing the level 5 diploma, you will learn how to adapt your treatment for subfertility, maternity, menopause,  palliative care, Men's Health/Fertility, and Babies/toddlers during your training, therefore preparing to treat a wide range of clients from the start of your career – and having a clear idea of those areas you wish to pursue further following graduation.

Also included in your training…
Feet Speak
Chinese Meridians in reflexology
The Organ Clock
Applying energy theories in reflexology
Chameleon approach to pressure management
Linking techniques
Hand reflexology

Professional level training:
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Applied Reflexology for Integrated Medicine is awarded by OTHM through our partnership with Centralia Advanced Reflexology Education Authority (CAREA) in Wales, and equates to LEVEL 6 in Ireland..
The Diploma is under the sector Nursing and Subjects and Vocations Allied to Medicine and is in line with National Occupational Standards. All  students are eligible to become student members of the Association of Reflexologists. Whilst Irish Students can join the Irish Reflexologists Institute (IRI) or NRRI (National Register of Reflexologists Ireland and become full members upon graduation. All students are insured through the CAREA insurance scheme, and are able to upgrade to full practitioner insurance upon successful completion of the course.  
Students from the South of Ireland can be assured that the QQI states 'The Irish and UK qualifications authorities collaborate on bi-lateral and international initiatives that promote the transparency, recognition and mobility of qualifications between our respective jurisdictions. The qualifications authorities in the UK and Ireland have agreed the correspondence between qualifications frameworks in operation  across the five jurisdictions.
​A joint publication Qualifications can cross Boundaries indicates the level of a UK qualification within the Irish NFQ'. This course of study equates to Level 6 in Southern Ireland as per The National Framework of Qualifications
for Ireland. 
​See link: https://qhelp.qqi.ie/international-visitors/naric-ireland/qualification-frameworks-in-ireland-and-uk/

Course description:

​You will be glad to read that there are no exams!
As you progress through the course you will be continually assessed in the practical and theoretical aspects.
You should however, allow approximately ten to twelve hours per week to work on home assignments which will include detailed case study work.
You will be provided with a recommended reading list at the beginning of the course and you will have exclusive access to the secure student area on this website.
Classes are held one weekend per month over a period of approx 11 months. Each day runs from 9.30am to 6.00pm approx with a lunch break and a short tea/coffee break morning and afternoon. There is also the option of a weekday (Tues) course which operates during term time.

Teaching methods:

​The educational aims are to develop the in-depth knowledge and skill required to provide safe and effective treatments.
The following methods are used:

• Lectures and visual aids in the classroom.
• Detailed demonstrations and practice of techniques.
• Detailed handouts and workbooks for each student.
• Supervised practice and individual practical experience.
• Open discussion periods with course tutor.
• Monitored home assignments.
• Continuous assessment by course tutor of the development of personal qualities required of a professional practitioner.

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Course Entrance Requirements:                                         

​Applicants must be 18 years or over. 
☼ Have an adequate level of written and spoken English                                     
☼ Have sufficient ability to perform reflexology techniques                                 
☼ Have AoR or IRI Reflexology Student Membership within four weeks of starting the course and registration with the Awarding Body and Centralia/CREA.                                 
☼There is no 'academic' requirement for entry onto this course nor is it necessary to have completed any other reflexology course. However, the course is quite demanding (it is level 5), so we do ask for hard work and determination. 
Eligibility is dependent upon academic ability, life skills, work skills and experiences.
All applicants are expected to attend an Interview/Zoom meeting following submission of an Expression of Interest Form, to ensure that full information related to course content, course requirements, level and coverage of subject matter and content are provided and understood, before a formal offer of acceptance is given. Decision of acceptance or otherwise by the course Principal will be final. 
Failure to disclose any condition which might impinge on the ability to satisfactorily complete the course in the required time period may result in ejection from the course.        
​☼All coursework is submitted by e-mail, so you need to be able to use a word processing program and know how to attach files to an e-mail. If you don't know how to do either of these, attending a basic computer course at your local college prior to starting our course would be highly recommended.

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