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.
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.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: douglasstreetcampus@corketb.ie
Tel: (021) 425 5500