Complementary Health Care
Level 4
 
Title of learning programme Complementary Health Care
Programme level 4
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
2 The Human Energy Field
3 Holistic Health
4 Acupressure
5   The Alexander Technique
6   Autogenic Training and Therapy
7   Biofeedback Training
8   Chiropractic, Osteopathy and other Manipulative Therapies
9   Healers
10   Homeopathy
11   Naturopathy
12   Reflexology
13   Relaxation Techniques
14   Rosen Method
15   Yoga
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Basic Anatomy and Physiology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify and explain 5 systems of the body in detail
 
Module 2 – The Human Energy Field.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the subtle bodies and give a brief outline of each
LO2   Describe the structure of the chakra system and discuss its psychodynamic functioning
 
Module 3 – Holistic Health.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise your understanding of Holistic Health
 
Module 4 – Acupressure.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List the acupoints and discuss where they are located
LO2   Summarise the main therapeutic ideas, contra-indications and preliminaries to treatment
 
Module 5 – The Alexander Technique.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain how the Alexander Technique works
LO2   Examine the history and development of Aromatherapy
 
Module 6 – Autogenic Training and Therapy.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise how autogenic training therapy works
 
Module 7 – Biofeedback Training.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain what biofeedback is used for and how it works
 
Module 8 – Chiropractic, Osteopathy and other Manipulative Therapies.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss what Chiropractics involves and review its history and development
 
Module 9 – Healers.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List the different kinds of healers and discuss Herbalism in detail
 
Module 10 – Homeopathy.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define Homeopathy and explain how treatment is carried out
 
Module 11 – Naturopathy.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain what Naturopathy treatment entails
 
Module 12 – Reflexology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the benefits of Reflexology as a means of treatment
 
Module 13 – Relaxation Techniques.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the relaxation techniques discussed in this unit
 
Module 14 – Rosen Method.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the benefits of using the Rosen Method
 
Module 15 – Yoga.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain how Yoga developed and list the various types of Yoga

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