Holistic Beauty Therapist
Level 4
 
Title of learning programme Holistic Beauty Therapist Programme
Programme level 4
Duration of learning programme 30 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 300**

* 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

Human Energy Field
3

Human Anatomy
4 Vitamins
5 Minerals
6 Massage and Client Histories
7   Massage
8   Aromatherapy Oils
9   Aromatherapy Oils
10   Case Histories and Aromatherapy
11   Zones of the Body
12   Initial Client Contact
13   The Treatment Process
14   Definition of Counselling
15   The Counselling Relationship
16   Health and Safety
17   Environmental Factors
18   Personal Hygiene
19   The Skin
20   Skin Care
21   Hand and Feet Care
22   Hair Structures
23   Face Shaping
24   Wrinkle Formation
25   Massage Hands and Arms
26   Hair
27   Sterilisation Methods
28   Stress
29   Stress
30   Destressing with Aromatherapy
31   Setting Up A Practice
 

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 - 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 - Human Anatomy.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the cell nucleus and its parts
LO2   Summarise the life cycle of a cell
LO3   Examine the general characteristics of connective tissue
 

Module 4 - Vitamins.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Define the General Adaptation Syndrome
LO2   Summarise the vitamins discussed in this unit
 

Module 5 - Minerals.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the macro minerals discussed in this unit and explain their uses
 

Module 6 - Massage and Client Histories.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Examine the contra-indications to aromatherapy massage treatments
LO2   Explain the process of “Centring Yourself”
LO3   List 5 oils and explain their beneficial properties
 
Module 7 - Massage.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the thumb pressing, finger tip pressure and heel of hand pressure procedures discussed in this unit
 
Module 8 - Aromatherapy Oils.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the characteristics of essential oils
LO2   Describe the distillation processes mentioned in this unit
LO3   Examine the mixing procedure of essential oils, highlighting the utensils needed
LO4   Identify the classification standards of carrier oils
 
Module 9 - Aromatherapy Oils.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List 10 conditions mentioned in this unit and identify the oils suitable for each
 
Module 10 - Case Histories and Aromatherapy.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify and explain the various types of movements involved in Swedish Massage
 
Module 11 - Zones of the Body.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List the zones and identify their “paths”
LO2   Summarise the reflexes of the systems discussed in this unit
 
Module 12 - Initial Client Contact.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the procedures involved in the following: initial client contact, taking a case history and treatment facilities
LO2   Describe the two relaxation techniques: sitting up and lying down
 
Module 13 - The Treatment Process.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the treatment process and how it should commence
LO2   Summarise the spinal column and thyroid gland links to reflex areas
LO3   Describe the situations and conditions that need to be kept in mind when giving a treatment
 
Module 14 - Definition of Counselling.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the words discussed in the counselling vocabulary
LO2   Identify the tools in a Counsellor’s Repertoire and determine the roles they play
 
Module 15 - The Counselling Relationship.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Differentiate between good and bad counsellors
LO2   Discuss the characteristics of self-motivation
 
Module 16 - Health and Safety.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List the contra-indications for massage
LO2   Identify five oils that would fall under the following headings: Hazardous, Toxic, Skin Irritations and Sensitisation
 
Module 17 - Environmental Factors.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe how genetics and the environment plays a role in dictating general health
 
Module 18 - Personal Hygiene.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify and discuss the various bath treatments mentioned in this unit
LO2   Describe the functions of Eccrine and Apocrine sweat glands
 
Module 19 - The Skin.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define the characteristics of the four skin types
LO2   Summarise the beneficial treatments that aid in maintaining a healthy skin
 
Module 20 - Skin Care.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the skin care routine process that should be followed at night and the benefits thereof
LO2   Discuss the stages involved in a facial treatment
 
Module 21 - Hand and Feet Care.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the abuse that hands and feet are subjected to and explain the protection procedures necessary
LO2   Using illustrations show the different parts of the nail
LO3   Explain the steps of a manicure procedure
 
Module 22 - Hair Structures.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the 3 layers that make up a hair and differentiate between chemical and mechanical damage
 
Module 23 - Face Shaping.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the aspects of the face shapes discussed in this unit
 
Module 24 - Wrinkle Formation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define the term Free Radicals and discuss how they influence the skin structure
LO2   List the foods that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and identify their functions
LO3   Summarise the benefits of the Vitamins discussed in this unit
 
Module 25 - Massage Hands and Arms.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List the benefits of massage treatments
LO2   Discuss the steps involved in a foot and leg massage
 
Module 26 - Hair.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the main hair removal treatments used today
 
Module 27 - Sterilisation Methods.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List the various sterilisation methods used in beauty salons
 
Module 28 - Stress.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define stress and summarise the physical, emotional, mental and behavioural effects is has on people
LO2   Differentiate between Type A and Type B personality patterns
 
Module 29 - Stress.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define stress and discuss the steps involved in minimizing it
LO2   Summarise the do’s and don’ts of time management
 
Module 30 - Destressing with Aromatherapy.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the beneficial effects of massage
LO2   Discuss how self massage would be carried out
LO3   Identify and explain the stages of stress
 
Module 31 - Setting Up A Practice.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the logistics involved in setting up a practice

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