Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Complementary Approaches to Health (Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Body Massage) - Thames Valley University
Dec 11, 2007
Institution: Thames Valley University
Awarding Body: Thames Valley University
Course Overview
This innovative course is designed to give students practitioner skills in both aromatherapy and reflexology, along with qualifi cation for membership of the relevant professional bodies.
The course provides a fl exible framework to meet the needs of existing complementary practitioners, healthcare professionals and other caring professionals wishing to develop a career in complementary healthcare provision. As well as providing practical skills, the course allows exploration of the concepts underpinning a range of complementary therapies, and to examine the practice of complementary medicines in the contemporary setting.
On successful completion, students will gain professional qualifi cations as a Refl exologist with the Association of Refl exologists (AOR), and as an Aromatherapist with the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA).
Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods)
Level 4
- Body Massage
- Reflexology (1)
- Human Body: Form and Function
- Introduction to Complementary Medicine
- Pathophysiology
- Professional Practice and Practitioner Skills
Level 5
- Aromatherapy (1)
- Aromatherapy (2)
- Developing Professional Practice and Therapeutic Communications
- Conventional and Complementary Approaches to Body Energetics
- Skills for Critical Appraisal
- Diet and Nutrition
Progression Route
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply for registration as a qualified practitioner of refl exology with the Association of Refl exologists (AOR) and aromatherapy with the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapy (IFPA). They will have the skills to enable practice in a multi-professional environment. The range of employment possibilities include:
- Private practice
- Employment within a healthcare setting
- Employment in a leisure complex or spa environment
- Complementary medicine clinics
Graduates may choose to continue their learning in the fi eld of complementary medicine by progressing to the BSc (Hons) Complementary Medicine in Healthcare.
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
- At least 40 UCAS tariff points and three GCSE passes at Grade C or above, to include Science, English and Maths
- NVQ Level 3 in Caring, Beauty Therapy or Customer Care
- BTEC National Diploma
- Comite International d’Esthetique et de Cosmetologie (CIDESCO)
Students holding VTCT and/or ITEC qualifi cations in Massage, Aromatherapy and/
or Reflexology will need to provide evidence of their qualifi cation. Students will also be considered on the basis of their professional/work/life experience, their ability to engage with and benefit from the nature of the course, and their ability to work at Foundation Degree level.
Programme Details
Start Date: September
Location: Ealing, Kingston College
Study Options: Full-time – 2 years with a maximum of fi ve years
Part-time study options available
Fees: £3,145 per year
Enquiries and how to apply
Contact TVU Learning Advice Centre
Tel: 0800 036 8888
Email: health.ealing@tvu.ac.uk
URL: www.tvu.ac.uk
UCAS Code: B390
WL LLN Reference
7.2 HS TVU FD 0508 V2
