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Hot Stone ReflexologyDiploma Course

Study the Hot Stone Reflexology Diploma Course and you’ll develop an understanding of how to effectively use hot stone reflexology to promote the healing and balancing of the various systems of the body.

You’ll learn background information, theories and perspectives, overall benefits, best practices, essential use and care of tools, business perspectives and professional considerations related to hot stone reflexology.

Course overview:

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What Will You Learn?

Easing you into the subject, the Hot Stone Reflexology Diploma Course begins by outlining the basics of the practice, explaining how it is used and exploring the negative and positive aspects of the therapy. You’ll also get to know a little of its history - exploring the origin of hot stone reflexology, its development and usage over time and how it is practised in different regions.

You’ll become familiar with the various components of Chinese medicine; how traditional Chinese medicinal methods are used and the importance of traditional methods used in Chinese medicine. From there, you’ll delve into the theory of hot stone reflexology - becoming familiar with its background and the reflex points of the hands and feet.

Following the theory, you’ll tackle the practical side of hot stone reflexology - starting with preparation. You’ll learn the process of preparing materials, the steps to take to prepare clients, and the safety precautions to be aware of.

You’ll discover how the structure of the hands and the feet impact hot stone reflexology treatment. You will become familiar with the various ailments associated with the hands and feet and understand how hot stone reflexology is carried out on these parts of the body. The course also guides you through the points to use to treat various mental, physical and emotional conditions.

An important aspect of any administered therapy is to assess and understand how the client is responding. You’ll learn how to understand your clients in this way and measure their progress. You will also become more knowledgeable about the training and practice involved in hot stone reflexology.

Similarly, how you conduct yourself is of the utmost importance. The course shares information on the professional behaviour and standards associated with the practice of hot stone reflexology. You’ll also learn about professional ethics, such as confidentiality and behaviour standards, as well as business practices, such as cost and suitability of equipment, liability, fees, consultation and record-keeping for therapists.

The course concludes with an examination of four case studies that present some key problems that hot stone reflexologists experience and the best possible solutions to them.

Who Would Benefit from This Course?

Taking you from complete beginner, this course gives you all the information you need to offer safe, effective hot stone reflexology within an established organisation or your own business.

Although the course caters to novices, the information contained within is just as useful if you are an existing reflexologist or masseuse wishing to branch out and add hot stone reflexology to your current treatment offering.

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Hot Stone Reflexology7 Parts

Introduction
Part 1: What is Hot Stone Reflexology and How is it Used?
Part 2: The Benefits and Disadvantages of Hot Stone Reflexology
Part 3: Research in Hot Stone Reflexology
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: The History of Hot Stone Reflexology7 Parts

Part 1: The Origins of Hot Stone Reflexology
Part 2: The Development of Hot Stone Reflexology
Part 3: Hot Stone Reflexology Becomes Popular
Part 4: Regional Practice of Hot Stone Reflexology
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: Traditional Chinese Medicine7 Parts

Part 1: Yin and Yang
Part 2: Five Phases in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Part 3: Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Part 4: The Concept of Disease
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: Theory of Hot Stone Reflexology6 Parts

Part 1: Background Information
Part 2: Reflex Points
Part 3: Methods of Treatment
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Preparing for Hot Stone Reflexology6 Parts

Part 1: Preparation of Materials
Part 2: Preparation of Clients
Part 3: Hot Stone Safety Issues
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: Hot Stone Reflexology in Practice7 Parts

Part 1: The Feet and Hands
Part 2: Focus on the Feet
Part 3: The Hand
Part 4: Side Effects of Hot Stone Reflexology
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Improvement of Practice7 Parts

Part 1: Client Response
Part 2: Measuring Progress
Part 3: Training and Practice
Part 4: Learning the Technique
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Professional Ethics and Business Practice8 Parts

Part 1: Professional Standards
Part 2: Make Your Client Feel Welcome
Part 3: A Trusted Therapist and the Cost of Materials
Part 4: Fees to Clients
Part 5: Consultation and Record-Keeping
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: Reflexology Points for Different Conditions6 Parts

Part 1: Headache, Nausea and Asthma
Part 2: Anxiety, Back Pain and Insomnia
Part 3: Adrenal Fatigue, Knee Pain, Arthritis and Constipation
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: Case Studies8 Parts

Part 1: Case Study 1
Part 2: Case Study 2
Part 3: Case Study 3
Part 4: Case Study 4
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Conclusion
Module 10 Assessment

Accreditations

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Many Centre of Excellence courses are Fully Accredited by the world’s leading professional membership association for natural medicine – The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA).

You can apply to join The CMA as a Student Member while you are still studying, and if you do so you will be eligible to use the post nominal letters SCMA after your name.

Upon graduation from a CMA Registered course you will be eligible to apply for CMA Membership and this will give you numerous professional benefits including being able to use the letters MCMA after your name – Member of The Complementary Medical Association. This will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and professionalism in the natural healthcare field.

Register with The CMA as a Student or fully qualified Practitioner via The CMA website where you will be asked to submit your certificate of graduation, and proof of insurance.

The CMA’s recommended insurers are Westminster global.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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