Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist

The following information provides an overview of the Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist provided by the Australian School of Reflexology and Relaxation.

About ASRR

The Australian School of Reflexology and Relaxation (ASRR) is a Australian-based college which offers a range of qualifications in complementary therapies, both online and in person across four states.

It is currently the only college in Australia offering dedicated diploma-level qualifications in reflexology.

About the examination board- ITEC

The International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) is a highly respected specialist examination board in the UK providing quality qualifications. Its qualifications allow people to practice professionally in the UK and countries throughout the world.

ITEC establishes standards and assesses students in a range of qualifications. By undertaking an ITEC Diploma, you are developing skills that are recognised internationally and meet global standards of practice.

Reflexology Diploma options

The Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist is suitable for anyone interested in pursuing a career in reflexology.

It takes around 18 months to complete, is fully assessed by external examiners and is the best pathway to qualifying as a professional reflexologist.

Students are required to attend a combination of:

● Online classes via Zoom for anatomy and business studies
● In-person classes to learn reflexology and other complementary therapy techniques, currently held in Williamstown.
● Student reflexology clinics, where students give supervised reflexology treatments to members of the public. This is chance to build your skills and your portfolio of evidence.

Level 3 Diploma course outline

The course is made up of the following units of competency:

Unit	Unit title	Delivery	Subject reference*
iUCT 32	Provide reflexology for complementary therapies	In person	a, d, f
iUCT 21	Principles and practice of complementary therapies	In person	b, c
iUCT38	Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology for complementary therapies	Online, Monthly	e
iUCT34	Business practice for complementary therapies	Online (at your convenience)	g

*To meet the unit requirements listed above, ASRR breaks these into the following subjects:

Reflexology foundations
Work health, safety and infection prevention
Reflexology and complementary therapies
Advanced reflexology
Anatomy and physiology
Student clinic practice
Business practice

Practical experience for Level 3

To gain practical experience to graduate, students are required to give a minimum of 100, hour-long treatments.

These are achieved in several ways:

● Student Reflexology Clinic - In a real working environment, students will gain practical hands-on experience by treating a minimum of 40 members of the public in a supervised environment, one hour per client. These will be conducted in a Student Clinic, where they are informally assessed, and feedback is given.

● Case studies - students are to complete 40 treatments for 10 clients (four treatments per client). These are not supervised however they are documented case studies submitted for assessment.

● Additional treatments - To achieve a total of 100 treatments, students may also add treatments given in the classroom to their total as well as other non-supervised documented treatments to arrive at a total of 100.

This practical component ensures that students have time to practice applying their skills and knowledge learned from classes to the practical role of working as a reflexologist.

Assessments

Competency will be assessed through the following:

● Graded practical (hands-on) examination in the presence of an iTEC examiner.
● Theoretical examination (online or paper based) through iTEC head office.
● Portfolio of evidence: Assignments on complementary therapies and business practice
● Portfolio of evidence: 40 case studies - (10 clients x 4 treatments each) plus additional treatments) - all documented.
● ASRR will offer guided study activities throughout the subjects such as written questions, multiple choice questions, quizzes, mock exams and scenarios for role plays.

Course location

In Victoria, Reflexology classes and student clinics will be held in st josephs by sea. Dates and times for 2025

ASRR Dates 25

January 11 & 12

February 1 & 2

March 1 & 2

April 5 & 6th

May 17 &18

June 21 & 22

July 5 & 6th

August 16 & 17

September 20 & 21

October 4 & 5

November 15 & 16

December 6 & 7

Length of time

On average, 18 months is the time needed to meet all Diploma requirements.

However, some students may take longer depending on their circumstances. Missed online classes can be made up by viewing a recording, however supervised training cannot be missed.

Award

Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements for each unit, iTEC will award you with the iTEC Level Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist

Fees and payments

Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist

Enrolment fee on application

Monthly payment options.

Total

$1,200

$1,200 x 7 months

or $600 over 14 months

$487 spread over 18 months.

$9,650

Your registration fee covers student membership of the Reflexology Association of Australia (RAoA) for years 1 and 2.

For further information contact Info@asrr.com.au