Diploma of Reflexology - HLT52515

Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 03889G

This qualification reflects the role of reflexologists who provide reflexology for relaxation and therapeutic treatments to address specific needs and health concerns. Practitioners may be self-employed as independent practitioners or work in a larger health service.To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Structure

• 21 units
• 15 core
• 6 electives

Subjects

• Develop massage practice
• Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• Collaborate in professional practice
• Manage small business finances
• Work with diverse people
• Manage work health and safety
• Visit client residence
• Manage the prevention and control of infection
• Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
• Analyse and respond to client health information
• Market the small business
• Undertake small business planning
• Engage with health professionals and the health system
• Perform reflexology health assessments
• Develop aromatherapy practice
• Develop reflexology practice
• Assess client massage needs
• Work with people with mental health issues
• Source and prepare aromatherapy products
• Monitor and evaluate reflexology treatments
• Provide massage treatments
• Provide reflexology for relaxation
• Research and apply evidence to practice
• Provide therapeutic reflexology treatments
• Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
• Monitor and manage small business operations
• Provide first aid
• Establish and manage client relationships
• Address the needs of people with chronic disease
• Work within a framework of traditional oriental medicine
• Adapt reflexology treatments to meet specific needs
• Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• Manage legal and ethical compliance
• Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships

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