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FIELD: EDUCATION HEALTH & WELFARE
COURSE DETAILS

HOLISTIC HEALTH STUDIES

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COURSE/PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR: MS. A. NORTON
 
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This one-year course/programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to work effectively in the complimentary health area.  It is a diploma course and leads to internationally recognised qualifications.

COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT

ITEC
  • Anatomy, Physiology and Massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Hopi Ear Candling
  • Reflexology
  • Indian Head Massage
  • Hot Stone Massage

FETAC

  • Anatomy, Physiology
  • Massage

CAREER PROSPECTS

Students who qualify in this area can pursue further study and a career in:

  • Health Spas
  • Cruise ships
  • Own business 
  • Beauty Salons
  • Leisure centres
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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CERTIFICATION

Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC): Level 5 - Minor Awards

Due to ongoing developments in FETAC, award names and content are subject to change.

International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC):
Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage
Diploma in Reflexology
Diploma in Aromatherapy
Diploma in Indian Head Massage
Diploma in Hot Stone Massage
Diploma in Hopi Ear Candling

ADDITIONAL FEES

Examination Fees: €600 (Approx)
Uniform, Books, Kits etc: €250 (Approx)

GARDA VETTING

Garda Vetting is a requirement on courses / programmes where students / learners have access to children or vulnerable adults.  Prior to attending work experience students / learners must be vetted by the Gardai.  All students / learners being offered a place on a course/programme will be issued with Garda Vetting forms by post with the course offer. 

Students / learners who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland and for whom Garda Vetting is unavailable are required to provide vetting from the relevant police authorities.

     
All our programmes are subject to approval by the Department of Education & Skills and validation by FETAC 
 
   

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