Spa Reflexology Course

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Our spa reflexology course offers you spa reflexology training through the Statement of Achievement in Spa Reflexology. Learn reflexology in a spa therapies context utilising a foot massage hitting many reflexes.

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You must be a beautician, beauty therapist or massage therapist.

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Quick Facts: Spa Reflexology Course

Award type:

Statement of Achievement

Credits:

4

Level:

4

Code:

Not applicable

Students per class:

10

Attendance:

Part-time

Inside class:

20 hours total

Outside class:

20 hours total

Domestic cost*:

$400

International cost*:

Not available

Approvals:

ITEC-Approved

CIBTAC-Approved

* 2010 costs listed. Extra expenses apply.

Structure of the Spa Reflexology Course

As a professional development course, you will be expected to complete a large amount of your study through self-directed study. You must complete case studies, projects and other homework as well as practice treatments during self-directed study time.

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About the Spa Reflexology Course

Here is some more in-depth information about this course:

  • The Statement of Achievement in Spa Reflexology deals with the theory and practical areas of a reflexology treatment in a spa therapies context.
  • This course is the way to complete the Diploma in Spa Therapies on a part-time basis, with a maximum total of 4 credits towards that diploma, and a good way to "get your foot in the door" in the spa therapies industry.
  • Graduates successfully completing this course become a fully- and internationally-qualified spa reflexologist as recognised in New Zealand and most countries throughout the world.
  • Students who did not complete their beautician or beauty therapy qualification through the school (or ITEC, CIBTAC, and/or CIDESCO) may have to undergo Recognition of Prior Learning assessments prior to being accepted to this qualification.

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Pre-Requisite Qualifications You Must Hold to Attend the Spa Reflexology Course

For Qualified Body Therapists

In order to be considered for enrolment into the Statement of Achievement in Spa Reflexology, the student must hold one of the following qualifications or equivalent (as determined by the school):

Awarding Body Qualification Name
The National School of Aesthetics Certificate in Physiatrics; or
Physiatrics Diploma; or
Certificate in Body Therapy; or
Body Therapy Diploma; or
Statement of Achievement in Anatomy, Physiology & Massage
International Therapy Examination Council Physiatrics Diploma; or
Diploma in Physiatrics; or
Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology & Massage; or
Diploma in Holistic Massage
Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology Body Treatments Diploma; or
Body Massage Diploma and Anatomy & Physiology Diploma

You will also be expected to hold a current Workplace First Aid Certificate.

For Qualified Beauty Therapists or Massage Therapists

In order to be considered for enrolment into the Statement of Achievement in Spa Reflexology, the student must hold one of the following qualifications or equivalent (as determined by the school):

Awarding Body Qualification Name
The National School of Aesthetics Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Applied Aesthetics; or
One award from each column
Certificate in Aesthetics; or Certificate in Physiatrics; or
Aestheticienne Diploma; or Diploma in Physiatrics; or
Certificate in Aesthetics; or Certificate in Body Therapy; or
Beautician Diploma; or Diploma in Body Therapy; or
Facial Therapy Diploma Diploma in Swedish Massage and Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology; or
  Statement of Achievement in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage
International Therapy Examination Council Diploma in Beauty Therapy; or
One award from each column
Aestheticienne Diploma; or Diploma in Physiatrics; or
Diploma for Specialists; and
Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments		 Diploma in Body Treatments; or
  Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology & Massage; or
  Diploma in Holistic Massage (with Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology)
Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology One award from each column:
Aesthetic Treatments Diploma; or Body Treatments Diploma; or
Advanced Aesthetic Treatments Diploma Body Massage Diploma and Anatomy & Physiology Diploma
Comite International d'Esthetique et de Cosmetology Diploma in Beauty Therapy
NZQA-Approved Massage Therapy Diploma Diploma in Massage Therapy (or equivalent) - As determined by directors

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How the Spa Reflexology Course Fits into the Diploma in Spa Therapies

The Statement of Achievement in Spa Reflexology gives the student who successfully completes and graduates the course a total of 4 credits towards the Diploma in Spa Therapies (120 credits).

This course does not qualify a student as a fully-qualified Beauty or Spa Therapist upon completion.

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Outcome Statement for the Spa Relfexology Course

Outcome statement: Spa Reflexology graduates should hold the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge to safely perform spa reflexology treatments independently and competently in an international commercial environment.

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Subjects in the Spa Reflexology Course

Students attending the Statement of Achievement in Spa Reflexology course will engage in the following courses (click on each name for more information):

Name

Credits

 Level

Spa Reflexology Treatments

Aim: Students will be able to perform a reflexology treatment in a spa therapies context safely and effectively to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame.

Prerequisites: The student must be successfully completing of have successfully completed the Swedish Massage and Anatomy & Physiology for Physiatrics courses before starting the Spa Reflexology Treatments course.

4

4

Statement of Achievement in Spa Reflexology

40

4

All subjects are required. None are optional.

Students who have not successfully completed the course Professional Conduct & Business Awareness will be required to do so prior to completing this qualification.

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Recognised Awards Available

Upon successful completion of the course requirements and final examination, the candidate may be eligible for the following awards:

Awarding Body Awards Notes
The National School of Aesthetics Statement of Achievement in Spa Reflexology
  • NaSA final examinations and awards are paid for in your course fees.
International Therapy Examination Council** Diploma in Reflexology*** 4 Reflexology Massage (further independent study may be required)
Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology** Reflexology Diploma*** Reflexology (further independent study may be required)

** Extra examination fees and external examinations apply. ITEC, CIBTAC and CIDESCO examinations are not paid for in your course fees.

*** Students who do not hold the appropriate ITEC, CIBTAC and/or CIDESCO qualifications will have to undertake and pass the pre-requisite ITEC, CIBTAC and/or CIDESCO qualifications before undertaking this qualification.

You must attend our course to sit ITEC and/or CIBTAC examinations through us.

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Your Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, you may be eligible to study further with us. Options include:

Course Notes
Diploma in Spa Therapies This course may count for credit transfer.
Other short courses  

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Dates, Times, Costs and More Details

Please find below the dates, times, costs and other details about this course.

2010

Start

Finish

Days

Hours

2010 Fees

C°

Domestic

Int'l

1

4 Mar 2010

25 Mar 2010

Th

1:30 - 5:30

$400**

N/A***

1

2

6 May 2010

27 May 2010

Th

1:30 - 5:30

$400**

N/A***

1

MARCH AND MAY APPLICATIONS OPEN 1 OCTOBER 2009

JULY AND SEPTEMBER APPLICATIONS OPEN 1 MARCH 2010

Special Notes:
  • All prices include GST and are in New Zealand dollars.
  • See Application & Cut-Off Dates for further information. To avoid disappointment, the school highly suggests applying for your course as soon as the enrolment opens.
  • **/*** You must pay a deposit when you enrol. You cannot pay them, or get them reimbursed by, student loan.
  • ° C indicates the number of classes in this intake. There are a maximum of 10 students per class.
  • International Students: Please see the International Students page under Information.
  • The National School of Aesthetics reserves the right to alter or change details, prices, dates, et cetera, on the courses at the school.
  • This information was correct and accurate (and in some cases, forecasted) at the time of Web publication (11/09).
  • Extra expenses may apply.
  • Payment plans are not available.
  • See The Physiotherapy Act Disclaimer for further information on the Physiotherapy Act and the National School of Aesthetics.

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