The qualifications for
the National Diploma: Allied Health Therapies as registered with SAQA indicates
that the qualification for therapeutic reflexology falls into the sub-field
“Promotive Health, Developmental Service, Preventive Health, Curative Health
and Rehabilitative health”.
Training institutions
TSARS is not affiliated to any reflexology training institution but learners of an accredited institution may become student members of TSARS.
For approved providers of education and training in Allied Health Professions, visit TSARS Link or the website: www.ahpcsa.co.za or contact Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa [AHPCSA]
Private Bag X 4,
Queenswood 0121
61 Rose Street,
Riviera Pretoria, 0084 Tel: (012) 329-4001
Fax: (012) 329-2279
E-mail: website: www.ahpcsa.co.za
Diploma in Therapeutic Reflexology Students trained at
training institutions registered with the AHPCSA obtain a Diploma in
Therapeutic Reflexology.Once they are registered they may use thetitle Therapeutic Reflexologist.
Current training
consists of a two-year diploma course in therapeutic reflexology. The syllabus
includes the following:-
Major subjects: Anatomy
and Physiology; Pathology and Pathophysiology; Practical Therapeutic
Reflexology and Theoretical Therapeutic Reflexology. Ancillary
subjects: Business and Practice Management; Bio-Ethics
and Jurisprudence (Patient Charter, Patient Consent etc.); Patient Care
(communication skills), Nutrition Management and HIV/Aids Policy; First Aid
Registration to practice therapeutic reflexology
Having met the criteria to qualify for the Diploma in Therapeutic Reflexology, the graduate must apply to the Allied Health Professions Council of S.A. for registration before they may pracitise for gain.
