Course Objectives
1. Understand the reflexology principles.
2. Increase knowledge about anatomy and physiology as it relates to reflexology.
3. Understand the holistic functions of body systems.
4. Introduction to the reflexology chart and how reflexes are mapped.
5. Learn how to simulate reflexes for a safe, effective therapeutic treatment.
Course Outline
History and Theory of Reflexology
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Historical and theoretical overview and background of Reflexology
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The healing crisis and how it affects the client and the healing process
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Structure and function of the foot
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How and why reflexology works as a therapeutic treatment
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Zone and neural pathways of the body and related terminology
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Biomechanics of the Foot & Foot Assessment Techniques
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Identification of foot conditions and their origins
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Assessment of the overall structure and condition of the foot
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Foot terminology
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Anatomy and Physiology
Covers an introduction and explanation of the anatomy
and physiology of the organ systems in the body, conditions, terminology
and how to locate the reflexes on the foot that correlate to each system.
The course modules include:
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The Endocrine system
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The Digestive system
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The Urinary or Renal system
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The Respiratory system
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The Cardiovascular system
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The Immune and Lymphatic system
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The Reproductive system
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The Musculoskeletal system
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The Nervous System
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Course Breakdown
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50 classroom hours
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20 hours of workbook home study
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Written exam (passing grade is 80%)
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Core + Certified Foot Reflexology Course Hours
Pre - requisites
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Student must be 18 years of age or have completed high school.
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1 Week Condense Basic Foot Anatomy.
Accredited Hours
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50 hours in class training
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20 hours of home study
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100+ hours of case studies (50 cases at 2 hours each – minimum requirement)
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3 hours of review (during practicum - Mandatory)
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exams (one theoretical exam of 2 hours , one practical exam of 1.5 hours)3.5 hours of
176.5 hours total
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