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Reflexology, as with all the Remedial therapy disciplines, is an excellent career for self-starters. Most graduates generally enter clinical practice either alone or as a partner in a healthcare clinic.
These possibilities also include: massage therapist working alongside Chiropractors and Osteopaths; with sporting teams; remedial therapist treating WorkCover clients as referred from GPs; health retreat staff; and in private or community health services.
Reflexology
Overview
Reflexology is a technique for stimulating the body's own natural healing response by applying pressure with the thumbs and fingers to reflex points in the feet and hands. Each reflex point corresponds to a particular part of the body, including organs and glands. By working on these reflex points, the Reflexologist may trigger physiological changes in the body.
Diploma of Reflexology
This course provides graduates with the knowledge, ability and skills to become successfu, professionall reflexologists. It includes foundation studies in anatomy, physiology, and in-depth studies of reflexology theory and practice, clinical practice, and interpersonal skills.
| Diploma of Reflexology (HLT 51707) Course Structure | ||||||||
| Trimester One | ||||||||
| Code | Subject | Co-Requisite or Pre-Requisites | Austudy % | Contact Hrs | ||||
| APP411 | Anatomy, Physiology and Palpation | Nil | 25 | 5 hrs pw:14 weeks | ||||
| PPS411 | Professional Practice Studies 1 | Nil | 15 | 3 hrs pw:14 weeks | ||||
| RCL511 | Reflexology Clinical Practice 1 | APP411/PPS411/RTP511 | 15 | 3 hrs pw: 14 weeks | ||||
| RTP511 | Reflexology Theory and Practice 1 | Nil | 45 | 9 hrs pw: 14 weeks | ||||
| Trimester Two | ||||||||
| APP522 | Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology 1 | APP411 | 15 | 3 hrs pw: 14 weeks | ||||
| RCL522 | Reflexology Clinical Practice 2 | RCL511 | 15 | 3 hrs pw:14 weeks | ||||
| RTP522 | Reflexology Theory and Practice 2 | RTP511 | 30 | 6 hrs pw: 14 weeks | ||||
| ATP411 | Aromatherapy Theory and Practice 1 | APP411 | 30 | 6 hrs pw: 14 weeks | ||||
| OAC521 | Orientation to Aged Care | Nil | 10 | 2 hrs pw: 14 weeks | ||||
| Trimester Three | ||||||||
| APP533 | Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology 2 | APP522 | 15 | 3 hrs pw: 8 weeks | ||||
| PPS532 | Professional Practice Studies 2 | PPS411 | 15 | 3 hrs pw: 8 weeks | ||||
| RCL533 | Reflexology Clinical Practice 3 | APP533/OAC521/ATP411/RCL522 | 30 | 6 hrs pw: 8 weeks | ||||
| RTP533 | Reflexology Theory and Practice 3 | APP522/RCL522 | 30 | 6 hrs pw: 8 weeks | ||||
| BDA531 | Basic Dietary Advice | APP522 | 10 | 2 hrs pw: 8 weeks | ||||