OTHM
    Level 5
    QN: 610/2055/2
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    OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Applied Reflexology for Integrated Medicine

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 5
    Awarding Body
    OTHM
    Syllabus Units
    8 Units
    Guided Hours
    480 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology in Illness and Health

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the structure and function of body systems
    • Understand the structure and function of the feet and hands
    • Understand health and illness as reflected in the feet and hands in a clinical reflexology context
    • Understand how homeostasis promotes recovery
    • Understand the biopsychosocial model and its relevance in illness and health
    2

    Business Fundamentals for Reflexology Practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the steps necessary to setup and run a reflexology business
    • Understand the importance of business planning
    • Know the financial requirements of setting up a business
    • Be able to summarise revenue projection as a self-employed Reflexology Practitioner
    • Understand entrepreneurial opportunities for business growth as a reflexology business
    3

    Clinical Reflexology and Reflected Anatomy

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to perform preparation and relaxation techniques
    • Be able to reflect the body (macro) onto the feet (micro) for reflexology
    • Be able to carry out case studies of clinical reflexology practice
    • Be able to perform foundation clinical reflexology practice
    4

    Developmental Reflexology, Pathology, and Integrated Medicine

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to apply Reflexology practice through clinical assessment, analysis, evaluation, and critical review
    • Understand how malfunctioning of human anatomy and physiology of macro systems can lead to illness
    • Understand how to structure a bespoke Clinical Reflexology treatment to a range of conditions
    • Be able to provide Clinical Reflexology for life limiting and chronic illness
    • Understand collaborative care and Partnership working
    • Be able to provide Clinical Reflexology for Men’s Health
    • Be able to provide Clinical Reflexology to promote for Male and Female fertility
    5

    Evidence Based Practice for Reflexology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand historical perspectives and their influence on modern day reflexology
    • Understand the theories and tenets that underpin reflexology practice
    • Understand evidence-based practice in reflexology
    6

    Life stages of Human Development

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to provide Applied Reflexology for a range of Life Stages
    • Be able to provide Applied Reflexology to support maternal health
    • Be able to provide Applied Reflexology for perimenopa
    • use, and post menopa
    • Be able to provide applied Reflexology for an alternative micro reflection other than feet
    7

    Principles and Safe Practice for Clinical Practitioner Reflexology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safety, health and welfare principles and practice for Reflexology
    • Understand the importance of effective record keeping for all treatments within reflexology
    • Understand the legislative and regulatory governance of reflexology practice
    8

    Stress Management for Body and Mind

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand stress and its impact
    • Be able to provide Applied Reflexology for stress related conditions

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/2055/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OTHM
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jan 2023
    Operational End
    Dec 2033