Structure

Introduction to reflexology

Meridians

Cells, Tissues and the Skin

Support and Movement Systems of the Body - Skeletal System

Support and movement systems of the body - Muscular system

Integration and co-ordination systems - Nervous system

Integration and co-ordination systems - Endocrine system

Processing and transporting functions - Digestive system

Processing and transporting functions - Lymphatic system

Processing and transporting functions - Urinary system

The reproductive system

Understanding the pathological disease process

Anatomy of the subtle body

Stress related illnesses

Value of sound nutrition to the therapist

Zones of the body

Client contact

Reflex – relaxation

Basic reflexology techniques

Treatment processes

Organs and related conditions

Situations and conditions

Starting a business

Codes and ethics

Learning Outcomes

Module 1 – Introduction to reflexology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explain the history of reflexology.

Explore the concept of reflexology today.

Module 2 – Meridians.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore an introduction to meridians.

Describe the general characteristics of a composite cell.

Describe the cell nucleus and its parts.

Explain how substances move through cell membranes.

Describe the life cycle of a cell.

Name the types of epithelium and identify an organ in which each type occurs.

Describe the general characteristics of connective tissue.

List the types of connective tissue that occurs in the body.

Describe the structure of the various layers of the skin.

List three general functions of each layer of the skin.

Explore how body temperature is regulated.

Describe the accessory organs associated with the skin.

Module 4 – Support and movement systems of the body - Skeletal system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the general structure of a bone and list functions performed by these parts.

Explore the four major categories of bones.

Define some of the common anatomical terms associated with the skeletal system.

Explore the vertebral column (spine).

Discuss the functions of the thorax.

Module 5 – Support and movement systems of the body - Muscular system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify and describe the locations of major skeletal muscles.

Explain how the positions of skeletal muscles are related to the movements they produce and how muscles interact to produce these movements.

List three types of muscle tissue.

List the parts of a muscle fibre and the function performed by each part.

Distinguish between a muscle’s origin and its insertion.

Module 6 – Integration and co-ordination systems - Nervous system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the general structure of a neuron.

Name the major parts of the brain and describe the function of each part.

Name the cranial nerves and list their major functions.

Distinguish between the parasympathetic and sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.

Module 7 – Integration and co-ordination systems - Endocrine system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the characteristics of the major endocrine glands.

Describe the general functions of the hormones secreted by endocrine glands.

Explain the 28-day menstrual cycle in females.

Explore the various diabetic conditions and processes.

Module 8 – Integration and co-ordination systems - Special senses.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the structure of the eye.

Explain the function of the eye.

Describe the structure of the ear.

Explain the function of the ear.

Module 9 – Processing and transporting functions - Digestive system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Name and describe the essential foodstuffs needed on a daily basis.

Describe the general function of the various digestive organs.

Describe the functions of the liver.

Describe the structure of the alimentary canal wall.

Explain how the contents of the alimentary canal are mixed and moved.

Discuss the swallowing mechanism.

Module 10 – Processing and transporting functions - Respiratory system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the functions of the key organs of the respiratory system.

Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the air and the blood.

Identify some of the common disorders of the respiratory system.

Module 11 – Processing and transporting functions - Circulatory system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify the components that make up blood.

Describe the primary functions of the blood.

Name and describe the locations of the major parts of the heart and discuss the functions of each part.

Explore the notion of blood circulation within the human body.

Module 12 – Processing and transporting functions - Lymphatic system
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explain the general function of the lymphatic system.

Explore a lymph node and its major functions.

Discuss the functions of the thymus.

Describe the functions of the spleen.

Module 13 – Processing and transporting functions - Urinary system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Name the organs of the urinary system and list the general functions.

Describe the location and structure of the kidneys.

List the functions of the kidneys.

Describe a nephron and explain the function of its major parts.

Describe the structure of the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.

Module 14 – The reproductive system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Name the parts of the male reproductive system and describe the functions of each part.

Name the parts of the female reproductive system and discuss the functions of each part.

Review the structure of the mammary glands.

Module 15 – Understanding the pathological disease process.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the study of pathology.

Identify the three groups of specialised tissue cells.

Explore the factors that cause Atrophy.

Explore the factors that cause Hypertrophy.

Discuss neoplasms within the human body.

Module 16 – Anatomy of the subtle body.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe what is meant by the subtle body.

Discuss the aspects that characterise the Etheric body.

Discuss the aspects that characterise the Emotional body.

Discuss the aspects that characterise the Astral body.

Explore the structure of the Chakra system.

Module 17 – Stress related illnesses.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the concept of stress.

Identify the primary areas of the human body that are affected by stress.

Describe the characteristics of ‘burnout’.

Discuss the importance of managing stress.

Explain how stress affects the immune system.

Module 18 – Value of sound nutrition to the therapist.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Discuss the five basic considerations for good health.

Explore the factors that contribute to a good diet.

Explain how protein affects our health and stress levels.

Explain how carbohydrates affect our health and stress levels.

Explain how fat affects our health and stress levels.

Explain how vitamins and minerals affect our health and stress levels.

Explain how water affects our health and stress levels.

Module 19 – Zones of the body.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the ten energy zones of the human body.

Discuss the main characteristics of the respiratory system.

Discuss the main characteristics of the skeletal system.

Discuss main characteristics of the digestive system.

Discuss main characteristics of the endocrine system.

Discuss main characteristics of the lymphatic system.

Discuss main characteristics of the urinary system.

Discuss main characteristics of the reproductive system.

Module 20 – Client contact.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify the aspects associated with initial client contact.

Describe the procedure of for taking a client history.

Identify the importance of treatment facilities.

Module 21 – Reflex - relaxation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the initial concerns before client treatment can begin.

Identify the four basic working techniques.

Discuss toe rotation.

Describe wringing the foot.

Explain ankle rotation.

Module 22 – Basic reflexology techniques.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the basic holding technique.

Describe the basic thumb technique.

Identify the index finger technique.

Discuss the hooking technique.

Explain reflex rotation.

Explore some of the common ailments of the foot.

Module 23 – Treatment processes.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Introduce the treatment process.

Describe the reflexes of the left and right feet.   

Identify the reflexes that need attention when dealing with common ailments.

Module 24 – Organs and related conditions
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Discuss some of the more common reflexology techniques.

Identify the importance of the Solar Plexus with respect to reflexology.

Explore the characteristics of the adrenal and lumbar reflex regions.

Identify and describe the treatment processes for kidney stones and gout.

Module 25 – Situations and conditions.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore some of the normal responses that a client may have to reflexology.

List the symptoms and treatment area for candida.

List the symptoms and treatment area for cystitis.

List the symptoms and treatment area for diabetes.

List the symptoms and treatment area for migraine.

List the symptoms and treatment area for depression.

List the symptoms and treatment area for vertigo.

Module 26 – Starting a business
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the importance of the self-assessment questionnaire when considering whether or not to set up a business.

Discuss measures that can be employed to analyse the questionnaire.

Identify a procedure that can be used to assess the viability of setting up a therapy practice as a business opportunity.

Module 27 – Codes and ethics
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the codes and ethics a practitioner should abide by towards their clients.