REFLEXOLOGY Refresher Course (2days)
(200 NRRI CPD credits)
Date: This course will be taught online over 21 classes, one evening per week (Tuesdays from 7-10pm) and one full Saturday (9am-5pm) per month:
New term will start on Tuesday 24th August; 7pm -10 pm
Venue: on-line
Cost: €950 (€450 paid on registration)
Contact: Tatiana Grosso
Telephone: 086 2071 065
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.irishschoolofreflexology.com
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ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
We are delighted to introduce a new course to the Irish School of Reflexology. The ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Diet and Nutrition is an opportunity for learners to focus on the development of their wider skills in complementary therapy and to gain a professional qualification in Diet and Nutrition.
?Health comes from an holistic approach that takes into consideration the whole picture: we are what we eat, we are what we do and we are what we think. So, with this in mind, what we do needs to be healing, what we eat needs to be strengthening and what we think needs to be uplifting. This course is a perfect complement to Reflexology because health must derive from an holistic approach. As Reflexologists, by adding this skill to our reportoire, we can further support our clients in their healing journeys. This course provides the related knowledge and understanding required to advise the client on healthy eating and well-being, in particular health and safety considerations, the role and sources of nutrients required for a balanced diet and to maintain good health, understanding of metabolism and the basic rules and guidelines to food labelling.
The main aim of the Level 3 Certificate in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists is to enable learners to gain the necessary theoretical skills in order to provide healthy eating advice to their clients and to gain employment in the complementary therapy industry.
?The aim of the Irish School of Reflexology is to promote and support the healing journeys of our students and their clients. Our highly professional, student-centred, training is supportive with regular feedback and the opportunity for students to get personalised input from tutors. The course will take you on a journey of personal growth and development that will impact the way you work and the healing services you provide in the future. Our team of tutors highly experienced in nutrition, science, food science and client communication skills will guide you through this journey!
This qualification is geared towards learners who want to work within the complementary therapy industry. The qualification consists of 1 mandatory unit with a total of 100 hours of Guided Learning (GL) to achieve the full qualification.
Knowledge Areas
The main knowledge the student will gain are in the following areas:
Diet and nutrition - to include dietary requirements such as; roles of carbohydrates, protein, fibre, vitamins, nutritional value of foods, effects of antioxidant and common aliments
The learner will also learn about related health and safety and client care and communication which is essential in order to work and be successful in the industry.
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The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the healthy eating skills listed above effectively in particular the dietary requirements and common diseases and disorders
Opportunities for learners to focus on the development of their wider skills in a dietary advice setting, such as communicating with clients, working with others and problem solving
Opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a healthy eating adviser.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Know the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the digestive system
Know the role and sources of nutrients required for a balanced diet to maintain good health and influencing factors
Know how nutrients can be affected by cooking, processing and refining
Know the causes and effects of nutritional imbalance on health and wellbeing
Provide general information on healthy eating
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Suitability
This course is for learners aged 16 and over.
It is designed to provide occupational competency at level 3 and it provides a sound platform for further and continued training at both level 3 & 4.
For learners who want to or already work in complementary therapy industry.
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Commitment & Qualification structure (minimum)
Guided Learning Hours (GHL) - e.g. teaching time = 100 hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT) - e.g. an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required, in order for a learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification = 230 hours
Learners are required to provide a portfolio of evidence containing assignments under the supervision of the lecturer who will monitor the quality of the assignments in order to ensure that they meet the criteria.
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Assessment and Examination
Your final grade will be awarded based on the following:
Ongoing assessment throughout the course will provide regular support and inspire the achievement of individual learning goals.
A written examination (50% of overall final mark)
Presentation of 20 hours of case studies of clients with dietary and nutritional advice. (50% of overall final mark)
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Price
€950, deposit of €450 payable on booking.
Please contact [email protected] for enquiries.
For booking and more information please contact Tatiana on 086 20 71 065 or [email protected]