Module Descriptors
CLINICAL REFLEXOLOGY 1
XHFD40092
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 240
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- VIVA weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A viva focusing on a portfolio of evidence of clinical practice = 100% assessing all learning outcomes.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (60)
15 hours lectures
36 hours clinical work
5 hours individual student activities
4 hours group and individual tutorials
Independent study hours: (240)
100 hours work based learning
20 hours accessing world wide web
50 hours reading and library study
50 hours preparing assignment
20 hours preparing individual student activities
15 hours lectures
36 hours clinical work
5 hours individual student activities
4 hours group and individual tutorials
Independent study hours: (240)
100 hours work based learning
20 hours accessing world wide web
50 hours reading and library study
50 hours preparing assignment
20 hours preparing individual student activities
Module Texts
Hall, M. (2000) Reflexology a Way to Better Health, New Leaf.
Norman, L. (1989) The Reflexology Handbook - A Complete Guide Piatkus.
Tanner, R. (2003) Step by Step Reflexology. Douglas Barry Publications.
Pitman, V. (2002) Reflexology: A Practical Approach. Nelson Thornes Ltd.
Rankin-Box, D. (2002) Clinical Reflexology: An Evidence-Based Approach. Churchill Livingstone.
Norman, L. (1989) The Reflexology Handbook - A Complete Guide Piatkus.
Tanner, R. (2003) Step by Step Reflexology. Douglas Barry Publications.
Pitman, V. (2002) Reflexology: A Practical Approach. Nelson Thornes Ltd.
Rankin-Box, D. (2002) Clinical Reflexology: An Evidence-Based Approach. Churchill Livingstone.
Module Indicative Content
The history and development of reflexology
Study and understanding of foot charts and zones
The structure, condition and disorders of the feet
Demonstration of a series of foot reflexology treatments
Identify contra indications and their possible implications
Preparation of case studies including observation of client and clients comments and attitudes
Psychological and physiological processes of treatment
Client consultancy and record keeping procedures
36 hours of supervised clinical practice within the college clinic
Professional practice, confidentiality, consent, ethical practice.
Study and understanding of foot charts and zones
The structure, condition and disorders of the feet
Demonstration of a series of foot reflexology treatments
Identify contra indications and their possible implications
Preparation of case studies including observation of client and clients comments and attitudes
Psychological and physiological processes of treatment
Client consultancy and record keeping procedures
36 hours of supervised clinical practice within the college clinic
Professional practice, confidentiality, consent, ethical practice.
Module Resources
Library
IT resources including Power point
Core texts
Clinical facilities
Moodle
IT resources including Power point
Core texts
Clinical facilities
Moodle