Additional Information - Course books/Course Kit requirements

 

insurance 

 

You will require student insurance for your case studies. below are a number of reputable companies that i recommend:

www.ctha.com

www.fht.org.uk

www.bluefin

www.babtac.com

www.balens.co.uk

 

Student insurance is between £25 to £30 and you then then upgrade after qualify to full insurance. This payment is then discounted off you new insurance.

 

UNIFORMS

 You do not expect students to spend lots of money on uniform as we try to keep costs done as much as possible.Our uniform is a black short sleeve polo top or black short sleeve tee shirt ( no low neck lines or logos), black crop trousers or long trousers ( no logos or fancy pockets or detailing) and flat or low heel enclosed shoes, soft sole (VTCT ruling black socks to be worn). Please understnad that this is a uni

Reasonably priced tunis/trouser etc- often have offers.

www.Salonweardirect .co.uk

 

ASSESSMENTS

The Health and SAfety and the Anaotmy and Physiology multiple choice paper tests are free and the time and date are by mutual agreement.

Practical assessment dates are set once a month , usually on the first Monday of the month. AM or evening appointments. We assess no more than 3 students at a time. The cost per assessment is £25 per students for one model and £50 per student  when you treat two models on these dates. However if you wish to have a one to one assessment the cost is £100 

If you are unsuccessful in your first assessment the above assessment fees apply for re assessment.

Expect to be at the centre from 3 to 6 hours depending on your course. This will be explained on the last date of your course.

for Aromatherapy, Sports and remedial asessment fees are slightly different see courses.

 

REFRESHER SESSIONS

We run refresher mornings and evenings.Minimum 4 students. These sessions run for 3 hours and cost each students £20 each .

If you have not been able to move forward quite as fast as you would have liked or want to jsut run through oyur moves before your assessment these sessions may work for you. Contact centre if interested.

 

ONE TO ONE

If you wish to pass a course quickly or would rather be taught one to one the cost starts from £350 per day.9.30 till 5pm

Please contact the centre 01749 678402

 

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Kits:None required

Course Books:Anatomy & Physiology for beauty and Complementary Therapies by Ruth Hull  including postage and packing the book is £20 and obtainable from www.writeideas.co.uk

 Additional/optional book list :  Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness by Ross and Wilson  £28.99


MASSAGE COURSES
Kits/equipment:None required for training centre sessions, however you will need a couch, towels and oils for your case studies. More advice will be given about this when you begin your course with us. Basic couches cost between £150 and £200.

Books: no course book required

Additional/Optional Book list on request: Body Massage for Holistic Therapists- Francesca Gould  £15.50

 

SPORTS MASSAGE

Kits/equipment: Being put together at present

Books: Sports Massage- P Mills and S Parker-Bennett £23.99

Wit this course it is advisable to by at least 3 more books for list below

Additional/ Optional Book list on request

 

Strapping and Taping course- Athletic taping and Bracing - D Perrin £27.00

 

AROMATHERAPY

Kits/equipment:None required for training centre sessions, however you will need a couch, towels, carrier oils and essential oils for your case studies and home practise.

 

Level 3 Aromatherapy Kit content:

In line with the new VTCT requirements of 42 essential oils and 18 carrier oils

We endorse  Fragrant Earth  www.fragrantearth .com

 

Kit A - 25 oils of various sizes £170( 10% discount to HA students, kit £153)

 

Kit B- 13 oils of various sizes £55( 10% discount to HA students, kit £49.50)

 

Kit C- 4 oils - jasmine,melissa, neroli and rose £125 ( the most expensive oils) £112.00

 

If purchasing all 3 packs the cost is £350(10% discount for Health Academics students ) plus extra £10 for HA students and anyone else. Others £315, hA students £305

 

Books:


 

 

 


 


REFLEXOLOGY
Kits/equipment: None required but you will need products to use for your case studies, you also may wish to buy a couch or reflexology stool. More advice will be given about this when you begin your course with us.
Books: Reflexology for Holistic Therapists - francesca Gould £15.50

The Reflexology Handbook - L Norman £20.00

Additional/optional Book list on request


INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Kits/Equipment:None required but you will need products to use for your case studies. More advice will be given about this when you begin your course with us. These can be ordered through the college.

Books: Indian Head Massage - H McGuiness £14.99(comes with CD- rom)


STONE THERAPY
Kits/Equipment: None required for the training centre sessions, however you will need your own set of stones and a heater to use when doing your case studies. If you have not got your own couch you may have to purchase this .These can be ordered through the college.

Books: La Stone Therapy Manual - M Nelson/ J Scrivner £20.00

 

EAR CANDLING

Kits/Equipment:None required for the training centre sessions, however you will require to buy sets of candles for your case studies.

Books: Ear Candling in Essence - M Dalgleish/ L Hart £12.99

 

 

BODY WRAPS AND BODY MASKS

Kits/equipment:None required for the training centre sessions.

Books: Additional/Optional Book list will be sent on booking, the choice is your on which books you purchase whilst on course

 

STRAPPING AND TAPPING

Kits/equipment:None required for the training centre sessions, however you will require a kit for case studies which are carried out at sports clubs and events. You may be able to get sponsorship from certain clubs on appplying for your work experience, case study work.

Books: Athletic taping and Bracing - D Perrin £27.00

 

Complementary Therapies Diploma

Kits/ Equipment: Please see each unit included in Diploma above for equipment required

Books: Just this book for course which covers all core subjects -Holistic Therapies - A Practical Approach - Francesca Gould £21.99

Additional/optional Book list on request

 

Spa Therapies Diploma

Kits/ Equipment: Please see each unit included in Diploma above for equipment required. You will also be required to purchase Herbal bundles for Ayurvedic/Eastern Massage technique Assessment Day.

Books: A Book list will be sent on receipt of Deposit/Application form