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About the Australian College of Chi Reflexology
Foot Chart Chi-Reflexology The College offers five levels of training -


Course
Duration
Award
Reflexology I :
"Reflexology For Everyone"
2 one-day seminars
Statement of Attendance
Reflexology II
7 one-day seminars
Certificate of Reflexology
Reflexology III
12 one-day seminars
Advanced Certificate of Reflexology
Chi-Reflexology III
12 one-day seminars
Advanced Certificate of Chi-Reflexology
Diploma of Clinical Reflexology Modules
20 one-day seminars
Diploma of Clinical Reflexology
Diploma of Reflexology (Medical) Modules
19 one-day seminars
Diploma of Reflexology (Medical)

Reflexology I
"Reflexology For Everyone"
  • Introduction to Reflexology
  • Brief History/Background to Foot Reflexology
  • Perspective of the Feet
  • Safety Precautions
  • Foot Reflexology Terminology
  • Reflexology Relaxation Techniques ­ practical
  • Basic holding techniques ­ practical
  • Basic Techniques ­ thumb, fingers, etc.
  • The Basic Procedure for a Mini-Reflexology treatment practical

  • Reflexology II
    Prerequisite : Reflexology I
  • History/Origins of Reflexology
  • Recommended texts
  • Basic Procedure for a full reflexology treatment
  • Theory of Reflexology ­ Zone Theory
  • Foot maps
  • Anatomy and physiology of the foot and leg
  • Introduction to Biomechanics
  • Visual Assessment of the feet
  • Referral and Helper areas
  • The body systems and Reflexology
  • Reflex combinations for specific imbalances
  • Client management and care ­ History taking, and possible reactions
  • Aged care & Reflexology
  • Comprehensive Notes and Diagrams

  • Reflexology III
    Prerequisite : Reflexology I & II
    Module
    Duration
    Biomechanics
    2 one-day seminars
    Chi-Reflexology 1
    4 one-day seminars
    Chi-Reflexology 2
    2 one-day seminars
    Hand (Acupressure in) Reflexology
    1 one-day seminar
    Maternity Reflexology
    2 one-day seminar
    Foot Talk
    1 one-day seminar

    Chi-Reflexology III
    Prerequisite : Reflexology I & II
    Module
    Duration
    Chi-Reflexology 1
    4 one-day seminars
    Chi-Reflexology 2
    2 one-day seminars
    Chi-Reflexology 3
    2 one-day seminar
    Chi-Reflexology 4
    2 one-day seminar
    Chi-Reflexology 5
    2 one-day seminar

    Diploma of Clinical Reflexology Modules
    Prerequisite : Reflexology I & II
    Co-requisite : Reflexology III/Chi-Reflexology III
    Course
    Duration
    Communications 1
    Distance Education
    Communications 2
    Distance Education
    Clinical Practicum 1
    2 one-day seminars
    Supervised Clinic 1
    2 one-day seminars
    Supervised Clinic 2
    2 one-day seminars
    Supervised Clinic 3
    2 one-day seminars
    Supervised Clinic 4
    2 one-day seminars
    Practice Management 1
    Distance Education
    Practice Management 2
    Distance Education
    Practice Safety
    Distance Education
            PLUS -

    Anatomy and Physiology 1 - minimum of 133 hours
    • Introduction to the Human Body
    • Medical Terminology for Reflexologists
    • Cells and Tissues
    • The Skeletal System
    • The Muscular System
    • The Nervous System
    • Special Senses
    • The Endocrine System
    • The Cardiovascular System
    • The Lymphatic System
    • The Respiratory System
    • The Digestive System
    • The Urinary System
    • The Reproductive System
    • Symptomology
    NOTE - Diploma of clinical Reflexology (Diploma in Chi-Reflexology) comprises Reflexology I, Reflexology II, Reflexology III (Chi-Reflexology III) and the Diploma of Clinical Reflexology Modules, plus A & P 1, plus Current Senior First Aid Certificate and Occupational Health & Safety Course - minimum 14 hours, as well as satisfactory completion of all Assessment Tasks and all other participant obligations as set by the College.
    Diploma of Reflexology (Medical) Modules
    Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Diploma of Clinical Reflexology and Diploma in Chi-Reflexology, or equivalent
    Course
    Duration
    Lymphatic Drainage and Reflexology
    1 day seminar
    Australian Bush Flowers & Chi-Reflexology
    2 one-day seminars
    Electives
    4 one-day Reflexology seminars
    Clinical Practicum 2
    2 one-day seminars
    Clinical Practicum 3
    2 one-day seminars
    Therapeutic Ethics
    Distance Education
    Professional Practice 1
    Distance Education
    Professional Practice 2
    Distance Education
    Professional Practice 3
    Distance Education
            PLUS -

    Anatomy and Physiology 2 - minimum of 133 hours
    Further development of A & P 1 knowledge for the health care system including :-
    • Advanced systematic approach
    • Confirming physical heath status
    • Symptomatology and Pathology
    • Analysing health information
    • Physiological and psychological effects of Reflexology
    • An understanding of the fundamental principles of biomechanics and functional anatomy


    • Understand the pathogenesis of commonly presenting symptoms in a Reflexology clinic
    • An understanding of common disease states and functional problems of each body system and the principles and practice of treating these conditions.
    • An understanding of pain and chronic pain syndromes
    NOTE - The Diploma of Reflexology (Medical) comprises the Diploma of Clinical Reflexology; the Diploma in Chi-Reflexology (or equivalent) and the Diploma of Reflexology (Medical) Modules plus A & P 2, as well as satisfactory completion of all Assessment Tasks and all other participant obligations as set by the College.

    Distance Education

    The Australian College of Chi-Reflexology offers Distance Education in the following non-practical subjects -

    • Anatomy and Physiology 1 (A & P 1)
    • Anatomy and Physiology 2 (A & P 2)
    • Communications 1
    • Communications 2
    • Practice Management 1
    • Practice Management 2
    • Practice Safety
    • Occupational, Health and Safety (O, H & S)
    • Professional Practice 1
    • Professional Practice 2
    • Professional Practice 3
    • Therapeutic Ethics
    FEES -
    • For Diploma of Clinical Reflexology Modules - $242 plus $10 P/H payable on enrolment
    • For Diploma of Reflexology (Medical) Modules - $262 plus $10 P/H payable on enrolment
    • For A & P 1 & 2 - See College Fees, plus cost of textbooks and $10 P/H payable on enrolment per course.
    Procedure - The College will, upon enrolling and payment of the Fee for a particular Distance Education course, mail out all relevant information and training package, including notes, Assessment Outline and Assessment Tasks. All correspondence from the student will be through the College via email or mail.

    As Reflexology is a hands-on, practical therapy, it is not easily learned through Distance Education. Therefore the College does not offer Distance Education for practical Reflexology subjects.

    Note also that continuing education can be tax deductible.


                             
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