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Holistic Therapies

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LOCATION:

This course is delivered in Bishopstown Campus.

INTRODUCTION:

Do you see Holistic Therapies as a way to enhance general health and wellbeing? Are you interested in the human body?

As a Holistic Therapist you will use therapies to enhance the mind, body, and soul. Learners explore the diversity of Holistic Therapies. They receive a firm grounding in many therapies, the course will gives practical skills and a detailed understanding of a holistic approach to health therapies. The course provides the professional training that can enable you to pursue a career in a variety of Holistic Therapy settings, and great opportunities to work with our Internationally recognised ITEC qualifications.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4.
  • Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement.
  • All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage.

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

  • ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage.
  • ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Treatments.
  • ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage.
  • ITEC Level 3 Award in Massage using Pre-Blended Aromatherapy Oils.
  • ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Stone Therapy Massage.
  • ITEC Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention(COVID-19) for Complementary Therapies and Sports Massage.

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Anatomy & Physiology - ITEC

Professional Conduct & Business Awareness - ITEC

Holistic Massage - ITEC

Reflexology - ITEC

Sports Massage - ITEC

Aromatherapy - ITEC

Stone Therapy - ITEC

Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Complementary Therapies and Sports Massage - ITEC

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Students work in the college salon during the year.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

  • ITEC Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
  • ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training.

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Spas, salons, health and wellbeing centres, hotels, leisure centres, health farms, self-employed professional, cruise ships.