The programme is designed to enable students to graduate as highly skilled, professionally accredited therapists who are able to apply their critical appreciation of the evidence base to the development of complementary healthcare provision and research. The strong emphasis on clinical work based learning opportunities, entrepreneurship, employability skills and higher education core skills prepares students for progression to study at Level 6, self-employment or employment in a clinical healthcare setting whilst also laying the foundations for life-long learning and continuing professional development. The HND will focus on progressing students’ therapy skills and allow them to gain two Professional qualifications, in holistic massage (MTI) and clinical aromatherapy (IFPA). Students also develop their skills in clinical reflexology and by gaining the HND qualification, students are eligible for Association of Reflexologists (AoR) membership. Students will undertake a well-balanced mix of theory and practice delivered via a range of teaching methods across the programme including lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical classes, supervised clinics, group tasks and presentations. The programme helps to prepare students for employment in a number of different areas such as; complementary healthcare clinics, private practice as self-employed practitioners, the NHS and management of the complementary therapy provision at hospices or in the community. Students who successfully complete the HND programme can progress onto Year 3 of the BSc(Hons) in Complementary Healthcare with Practitioner Status at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Year 1: Human Anatomy & Physiology Introducing Research Holistic Massage 1 Holistic Massage 2 Introductory Human Nutrition Clinical Reflexology Contemporary Collaborative Practice Communication & Listening Skills Year 2: Pathophysiology of Disease Clinical Reflexology 2 Research Methods Clinical Aromatherapy 1 Clinical Aromatherapy 2 Professional and Clinical Practice

A mix of practical, written and work based assessments, presentations and some exams

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: RS01

Institution code: C16

Campus Name: City Centre Campus

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

A level three qualification in Complementary Therapy or a related subject. Additionally applicants should have five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above. A successful interview demonstrating commitment to study and academic potential may also be required.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://cavc.ac.uk/en/courses/hnd-complementary

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	No element lower than 5.5. IELTS test required
PTE Academic	52.0	No element lower than 51
TOEFL (iBT)	72.0	TOEFL Internet required
Cambridge English Advanced		Minimum of 169. No element lower than 162

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

England	7500.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	7500.0	Year 1
Scotland	7500.0	Year 1
Wales	7500.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	7500.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	7500.0	Year 1
EU	13000.0	Year 1
International	13000.0	Year 1

Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the College library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the College website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense. EU students who have settled or pre-settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme, may be eligible for student finance and be designated as a home student for fees purposes. Irish nationals are eligible for support under the Common Travel Area arrangement.

City Centre Campus
Dumballs Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Cardiff
CF10 5FE