Module Descriptors
CLINICAL REFLEXOLOGY 2
PPDE50175
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Angela Carryer
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 240
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 80%
  • PRACTICAL IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 20%
  • PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours (60)
25 hours lectures
35 hours clinical work


Independent study hours: (240)
100 hours work based learning
20 hours accessing www
50 hours reading and library study
50 hours preparing assignment
20 hours preparing individual student activities
Module Additional Assessment Details
4,000 word Reflective Essay - addressing LO's 2, 3 & 4
10 minute practical examination - addressing LO 1

Demonstrate treatment against a set of performance criteria - 0% weighting-pass or fail - addressing LO 2

All elements of assessment must be passed

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
To include practical observation, class discussions, group and individual tutorials and feedback on essay plans and part drafts of assignments
Module Indicative Content
Demonstrate a series of complete hand reflexology treatments, vertical reflexology and auricular reflexology
Study and understanding of hand charts and zones
The anatomical structure of the hand
Investigation of current research into advanced reflexology techniques
The application of code of Ethics and Practice
Skills in a clinical setting
The treatment of common complaints with reflexology in the maintenance of health
Module Texts
Crane, B. (1999) The Definitive Practitioners Manual. Element Books.
Mackereth, P. (2002) Clinical Reflexology: An Evidence Based Approach.
Tiran, D, Mackereth, P (2010). Clinical Reflexology: A Guide for Integrated Practice. Churchill Livingstone
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
Core texts
Clinical Facilities
Moodle