There are many courses and
organisations, all apparently, offering the same level of qualification
and training. However, as many students find out, this is not the case.
Firstly, find out if your course is
recognised by the Association of Reflexologists (AoR). If you want to
join the largest and best known Reflexology organisation in the UK, it
is important that you get this first bit right. Below is a list of
organisations who are and are not eligible for membership to the AoR:
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'.
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.
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Why do I need to
belong to a reputable professional organisation like the AoR?
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Use of the letters MAR after your
name (once qualified)
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Free listing on the AoR’s Find a
Reflexologist register
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Low cost advertising in Yellow Pages
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Provision of low cost website
design service
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Use of AoR logo on all your
advertising literature
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Peer group support from local area
groups
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Latest industry information via
'Reflexions' journal
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Access to research papers
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Access to members area on AoR
website
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Reflexology advice
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Low cost, high cover insurance
policy from top insurance company
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Fully accredited CPD events and
international speakers
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Why choose Jubilee College?
Jubilee College is one of the largest
Reflexology training
Colleges in the UK. It has four training venues in Manchester,
Sheffield, Leeds and another between Nottingham and Derby. David Wayte,
the College Principal, is the only Reflexologist in the UK to be a
member of the Royal Society of Medicine, is a fully qualified
lecturer, having trained at DeMontfort University, and is a Fellow of
the Association of Reflexologists. Jubilee College has a success rate of 97% and operates a
'lifetime support' system for all graduates. Students wishing to swap
training dates between the venues are able to do so, making training
throughout the year easier. Jubilee College also operates a flexible
training plan, so you can choose if you want to study over a year, 14
months, 17 months or 2 years.
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What entry
qualifications do I need?
To succeed on this course, it is more about
determination and hard work (since the course is intensive) than
previous qualifications. A GCSE in Biology will be helpful, but is not
essential.
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When do the courses start?
The Practitioner Diploma starts at the
beginning of each September. Nottingham and Manchester venues start the
first weekend. Sheffield and Leeds venues start the second weekend.
To view all the course dates click here.
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What days are the
training sessions on?
Nottingham venue meets on Saturdays - approx once every 3 weeks
Manchester venue meets on Sundays - approx once every 3 weeks
Sheffield venue meets on Sundays - approx once every 3 weeks
Leeds venue meets on Saturdays - approx once every 3 weeks
For all the course dates click here.
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How long does the course last?
The practitioner's diploma course runs for one academic
year (Sept - July). However, some students prefer to delay the end of term exam,
allowing themselves extra time for revision. In order to accommodate this,
there is a choice of three exam
dates each year - July, November and February.
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What happens if I can't get to all the training dates?
100% attendance is required for the duration of the
course. However we do understand that life is full of unexpected
circumstances. Therefore the course is designed so students can swap
training dates and go to other venues.
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What happens if I fail the end of term exam?
Don't worry - the national average is a
70 - 80% pass rate, so there is a statistical chance that someone in the
class will fail. However, at Jubilee College we encourage students to
come back (AT NO EXTRA COST) in the following September and undertake
further study. There is then the opportunity to retake the exam in
either November of February. The only cost applicable is the re-sit fee.
All further training is free of charge.
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What qualification will I get?
You will qualify with a Level 3
Practitioner's Diploma in Reflexology, Anatomy & Physiology which is
certificated by ABC Awards and is equivalent to an A-level. This
is a nationally recognised qualification and can be used, not only to
become a professional Reflexologist, but also counts as 'accredited
prior learning' towards a degree in health sciences.
As an AoR qualified Reflexologist, you
will automatically qualify for entry to the CNHC and NHS Register of
Reflexologists and be paid by many private healthcare companies.
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Don't I have to
do an introductory course first?
No. Many Further Education colleges will
tell you that you need to do a VTCT Reflexology course first, before the
ABC course - this is completely unnecessary.
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I've done a
VTCT/IIHHT course - how do I upgrade to a qualification recognised
by the AoR?
Jubilee College runs 'bridging courses', that allow
qualified practitioners to upgrade their qualification for AoR
membership. The bridging course runs alongside the Practitioner's Diploma,
but Bridgers only have to attend 10 out of the 14 classes. Therefore, the
cost of the course is cheaper too. For a download on bridging courses,
click here. For pricing and other
information, please contact the college.
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How much does
the course it cost?
There are two choices for the
Practitioers Diploma:
Payment by monthly instalments = total course cost of £1300.00
Payment in full at the first lesson =
total course cost of £1250.00
The Bridging course is payable in
monthly instalments, and costs £900.00
Please
click here for more details
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Are there
any extra costs incurred on top of the basic course fees?
Everything you need to pass the course is included in
the total cost. The following is not included:
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Student membership to the AoR, costs £36.00. This
includes free malpractice and indemnity insurance. (compulsory for
all AoR students)
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Uniforms
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Any towels or pillows you are wanting to use
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Can I pay by interest free
instalments?
Yes you can. This is done by Standing
Order.
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How do I
book for the Practitioner's Diploma?
Fill out the application form (available
here) and post it with your deposit to:
Jubilee College
128 Main Street
Newthorpe
Notts
NG16 2DG
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How do I
access the student area?
Click
here
and enter the username and password given to you
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