Course outline

This course is perfect if you are aged 19+, have an interest in natural therapies and would like a career pathway in the complementary therapy sector or would like to progress further onto specialist complementary therapy courses.

Throughout this qualification, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology, health and safety, and client care.

You will develop a range of practical and technical skills enabling you to use body massage, aromatherapy and reflexology techniques to help promote relaxation, rejuvenation, stress relief and self-healing.

You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.

The qualification has been designed to prepare and support you to help you gain a career as a complementary therapist as the units relate directly to the specific job role as a complementary therapist which will prepare you for the industry.

Units include:

Principles and practice of complementary therapies
Business practice for complementary therapies
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology for complementary therapies
Provide body massage for complementary therapies
Provide aromatherapy for complementary therapies
Provide reflexology for complementary therapies

You will study both in the classroom and online.

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Qualification	VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
Level	Level 3
Entry requirements	You must be aged 19+ have an interview to secure your place. You must also have ability and resources to study online at home.
Assessment	All of your work must be collated in a portfolio of evidence which may include: Observed work Witness statements Audio-visual media Evidence of prior learning or attainment Written questions Oral questions/discussions Assignments/projects Case studies/reflective journal There are also two external exams in anatomy and physiology.
Progression	The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies provides progression opportunities to specialist complementary therapy qualifications at Level 4. Alternatively, you may wish to seek employment or self-employment as a: Complementary therapist Aromatherapist Reflexologist Massage therapist/practitioner Job opportunities may include: Working in commercial complementary therapy clinics Working in a commercial spa or salon Working in the NHS in hospitals and care homes Working independently/ self-employed/ mobile/ home-based settings
Additional information	Units in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant complementary therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) (where applicable). This qualification is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework and is approved and supported by Skills for Health, the sector skills council for health.