diplomas & practitioners????

[Hedwig Loves Pigwidgeon]

Hiya all you lovely people,

At the risk of sounding rather stupid, I would just like to ask this question, as I seen references to both in other posts.

Some people have a diploma, some have a practitioner diploma, whats the difference?

I have a diploma with ASET level 3, please tell me this means I can actually be a practitioner of this therapy!! I am a little confused

I have also seen mentioned about CPD points, what is that all about then? help???

One more point before I go whilst I think of it. Generally, most people are saying that distance learning is not the best way learn IHM. May I just say, that I did the course with Stonebridge Associated College, and provided you also do some research in text books, and the videojug clip is quite good, and you practice A LOT on friends family, whoever you can grab, then I actually think it is a pretty decent course. The tutor support was excellent, and I am most of the way through the meditation diploma with them too. I would also suggest that you treat yourself to a couple with different therapists, firstly you can see how it feels yourself, and secondly it gives you a perspective of how other people practice the techniques.

I have only just got my diploma, so forgive my stupidity re the qualifications but it would be really useful if someone could clarify this for me

I look forward to reading your responses,

 

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diplomas & practitioners????

Hi ya Soph

Practitioner diploma or a diploma? It's all bulls***. Names of qualification(s) generally mean very little. For example I have a AoR Practitioners Certificate in Reflexology but it's the same as any other level 3 diploma qualification. I have a ITEC Certificate in Indian head massage but its basically the same as the all new ITEC Diploma in Indian head massage. It's all just names!!!!!!!

An ASET level 3 qualification is basically is the same/similiar as an 'A' level/NVQ 3. It is generally considered in the complementary/beauty industry that a therapy qualification should have a component of practical supervised training, typically 25 hours for IHM. In this respect, the level doesn't mean diddy.

As for CPD, this stands for Continued Professional Development. Most therapy associations now expect members to cover X amount of training hours per year to keep their membership. This is not a legal requirement by law. CPD is considered to be good practice for professionals.

Hope this helps you.

Best Wishes

RP

 

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diplomas & practitioners????

Thanks for that hun,

I sort of guessed as much but just wanted to make sure

Speak soon,