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Confused about which Course?
If you are serious about becoming a reflexologist, safely able to deal with a wide variety of health conditions, and are looking for excellent training (including hand reflexology) the syllabus we follow, and the qualification received - The ABC Awards Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology – could be the course for you. This is a course which is endorsed by The Association of Reflexologists and the qualification you get is recognised by all employers and universities.
There are many courses and organisations, all apparently offering the same level of qualification and training. However, as many students find out after their training, this is not the case. Also, the tutor him/herself can make all the difference to the quality of the learning. At ABC/AoR schools, we tutors have to undergo a rigorous process of vetting and assessment on a regular basis. We pride ourselves on having experienced, friendly, supportive, helpful, knowledgeable and flexible tutors to help you learn, most of whom are practicing therapists open to continual development.
Firstly, find out if your course is recognised by the Association of Reflexologists (AoR). If you later want to join the largest and best known Reflexology organisation in the UK, it is important that you get this first bit right, although by itself it doesn't qualify for automatic membership. Below is a list of organisations who are and are not eligible for membership to the AoR:
• VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust) trained Reflexologists - Not eligible for membership - further training is required at the student's expense.
• Reflexology Association (UK) trained Reflexologists - Not eligible for membership - further training is required at the student's expense.
• IIHHT (International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies) trained Reflexologists - Not eligible for membership - further training is required at the student's expense.
• ITEC (International Therapies Examining Council) trained Reflexologists - eligible for Associate membership only.
• IIR (International Institute of Reflexologists) and ABC/AoR trained Reflexologists - eligible for immediate full membership. (The IIR merged its membership with the AoR in 2007)
Next - find out how long the organisation has been established and how many members it has. You don't want to be a member of an organisation that is 'here today and gone tomorrow'.
• VTCT - Established 1970. This is an examining body and, as such, has no membership support for qualified Reflexologists.
• Reflexology Association (UK) - Established 2008 - Membership unknown
• IIHHT - This organisation has no website, so we are unable to comment on it's establishment or support.
• ITEC - Established in 1979 as a beauty therapy training and membership organisation. It more recently developed a Reflexology course, according to its website, membership is only available to beauty therapists - Reflexologists have to become members of other organisations.
• AoR - Established 1984 - has the UK's largest membership of over 8000, together with 63 local support groups around the UK.
Lastly, what other organisations recognise the qualification you are thinking of studying for, bearing in mind, it is a health qualification. The most important organisations to consider are the NHS and UK Universities.
• VTCT - No
• Reflexology Association (UK) - No
• IIHHT - No
• ITEC - No
• AoR/ABC - Yes!!
What are the benefits of belonging to a reputable professional organisation like the AoR?
• Use of the letters MAR after your name (once qualified)
• Free listing on the AoR’s Find a Reflexologist register
• Low cost advertising in Yellow Pages
• Provision of low cost website design service
• Use of AoR logo on all your advertising literature
• Peer group support from local area groups
• Latest industry information via 'Reflexions' journal
• Access to research papers
• Access to members area on AoR website
• Reflexology advice
• Low cost, high cover insurance policy from top insurance company
• Fully accredited CPD events and international speakers
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