​Level 5 Reflexology

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 Centralia and to offer the Centralia Reflexology Mastership (incorporating Agored Cymru units at Level 5). This is the highest level of Reflexology training available in the UK whilst all of the other schools in the province of NI teach at Diploma Level 3. Now you can have a clear advantage with the Mastership at Level 5!

​This course provides credits and units that are mapped to National Occupational Standards and the Reflexology Core Curriculum. It is recognised by the Association of Reflexologists (AoR) and Professional Reflexology (PR), the two best known and respected professional Reflexology membership organisations in the UK. Both offer specialist insurance cover, provide advice, information services and an ongoing educational programme.

All five course units are assigned to the Nursing and Subjects and Vocations Allied to Medicine Sector and are 100% specific to becoming a Professional Clinical 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 assurred 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.
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This Reflexology training Academy, enables people from all backgrounds to learn Reflexology and become fully qualified Clinical Reflexologists. Once qualified, there is continual support for our graduates with specialist training. 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 and the A&P taught by fellow course tutor David Kelly.

The Academy is delighted to say that it is a School Member of                 Reflexology In Europe Network (RIEN).

​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 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.

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 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.

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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 Reflexology Student Membership within four weeks of starting the course and registration with the the Awarding Body and Centralia.                                      
☼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. 
Egilibility 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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Evidence of Achievement - You will be required to show achievement of a range of relevant learning outcomes and assessment: 
•    Four practical assessments
     Specific conditions practical assessment                                                         
•    Presentation of Case studies                                                                 
•    Portfolio of Evidence
There is no final written examination. You will prepare, under the guidance of the course tutors, a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that you have covered the syllabus and achieved all the required learning outcomes.

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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.

Tel 07967 736 796

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