Course
Code: CI062BC
QQI Award Title:
QQI Award Letters: 6M3479
Certification: ITEC (International Therapies Examination Council) and FETAC
Course Duration: 1 Year
QQI Award Title:
QQI Award Letters: 6M3479
Certification: ITEC (International Therapies Examination Council) and FETAC
Course Duration: 1 Year
Course Kits information available here.
Course
Description
This
course is suitable for individuals who have an interest in holistic therapies
and would like to pursue a career in this area or add to existing
qualifications. It is aimed at giving a comprehensive understanding in a wide
variety of the most popular therapies leading to internationally recognised
qualifications. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to
practice professionally as a complementary therapist, increase employment
opportunities and broaden existing client base. Students actively participate, on a weekly basis, in the clinic on campus
and gain experience practicing treatments and developing existing skills to industry
standard. Work experience in complementary therapy
is an integral part of the course.
Course
Content
Anatomy and physiology
Optional workshops:
Product demonstrations
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Indian head massage
Swedish massage/ advanced body massage
Holistic massage
Team working
Complimentary therapy industry ethics and practice
Work practice
Personal and professional development
Commercial clinic experience
Healthy eating and well-being for the complementary therapy client
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Optional workshops:
Product demonstrations
Hot stones
Reiki
Meditation
Hopi ear candle
Myo fascia release therapy
Bamboo massage
Cupping
Career
Opportunities
Students who successfully complete this course
may obtain positions as Complementary therapists in beauty salons, hotel spas,
health farms, healing centres, sales representatives and trainers for health products.
Graduates of this course have the necessary qualifications to start their own
business. The Internationally recognised diplomas that
Cavan Institute offer, provide a career passport for the more adventurous
students who wish to see the world, excellent job opportunities are also
available on Cruise Liners.
Entry
Requirements
Leaving
Certificate or equivalent
Mature Applicants welcome
Mature Applicants welcome
Additional
Requirements
Students
must meet all the necessary criteria as stipulated by the international
examination bodies, these include completion of required course hours and
specific case study work.
Students on the course must purchase their uniform, professional work kits and student insurance.
All examination and kit fees are payable prior to course commencement.
Students on the course must purchase their uniform, professional work kits and student insurance.
All examination and kit fees are payable prior to course commencement.