This unique course aims to produce informed and skilled practitioners with the knowledge and skills to enter the healthcare arena with confidence. Complementary healthcare encompasses a wide range of practices including reflexology, aromatherapy and therapeutic massage. This foundation degree aims to produce informed and skilled complementary healthcare practitioners. The practical skills that you develop will be supported by a comprehensive theoretical knowledge of each therapy. The course has been developed to cover many different aspects of healthcare in such a way that practical skills are balanced with comprehensive training in the underpinning knowledge relating to the therapy being studied. **WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?** The course runs over two days a week and includes a weekly clinic to practise your skills in a clinical setting at the College salons. You will focus on three main therapies: body massage, reflexology and aromatherapy. You will also study a variety of subjects to support your work as a complementary therapist including nutrition, business, and professional practice. In the second year there is a 50-hour work placement based in a healthcare setting. You will develop a portfolio of reflective practice over the two years of the course. The course will equip you with a range of experiences, qualifications and practical skills sought by employers or required for successful self-employment. Complementary therapists work in a variety of environments including hospitals, hospices, health and in the community services for people with additional needs. On graduation, you have the option to apply to continue your training by undertaking a further year of study through Top-up Honours Degree at the University of Brighton or other institutions. **WHAT CAN YOU DO AFTER THIS COURSE?** The course will equip you with a range of experiences, qualifications and practical skills sought by employers or required for successful self-employment. Complementary therapists work in a variety of environments including hospitals, hospices, health and in the community services for people with additional needs. On graduation, you have the option to apply to continue your training by undertaking a further year of study through Top-up Honours Degree at the University of Brighton or other institutions.

**Year 1** Study Skills Research Methods; Personal & Professional Development; Communication Skills; Science for Complementary Therapists; Structure and functions of the Human Body; Therapeutic massage; Reflexology; Aromatherapy; Perspectives of Holistic living; Nutritional implications for Complementary Therapy **Year 2** Business Management; Philosophies of Oriental Medicine; Clinical placement; Processes of Disease; Advanced therapeutic Massage; Clinical reflexology; Clinical Aromatherapy; Professional Practice; Applied Clinical Nutrition

Assessment is through written reports, research, practical observations and presentations. You will be expected to develop a portfolio of reflective practise over the two years of the course.

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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: B340

Institution code: S83

Campus Name: Eastbourne

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 2 - 120 CATS points from degree-level study (e.g. HNC, one year of full-time FdA or BA) Content of completed modules from previous study will be reviewed to ensure they map across to learning aims/outcomes of the new course. Please contact us for further information.

We can accept mature students without formal qualifications based on evidence of relevant prior learning and an appropriate portfolio of work or relevant industry exprience.

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You will be expected to have GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent

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Channel Islands	7995.0	Year 1
EU	9000.0	Year 1
England	7995.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	7995.0	Year 1
Scotland	7995.0	Year 1
Wales	7995.0	Year 1
International	9000.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	7995.0	Year 1

Studying with us will give you excellent value for money. Our lower fees, compared to many other universities, help you to save money, while getting the very best from our expert tutors.

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