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Distance learning course of 16 lessons

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�How long you live rests largely in your own hands. So does how well you live, how much vitality you have and how good you will look in twenty years� time.� Leslie Kenton, Ageless Ageing - The Natural Way to Stay Young.

The beauty therapist with the correct qualifications will be able to advise clients about skin and body care. Today high standards of technology used in the production of beauty products mean that real improvements can be made. Beauty therapists are �redundancy proof� and always in demand with plenty of opportunity to take up other related therapies. Continuous assessment of all the assignments with tutor support and feedback are provided when assignments are returned to students.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials

Study Guide

Full Tutor and Admin support

Basic Anatomy and Physiology
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Analyse the six systems of the body.

Identify the function of the liver and gall bladder.

Explore the purpose of the thyroid gland.

Evaluate the functions of the four main groups of joints.

Introduce the functions of the vertebral column.

Investigate the parts of key parts of the eye.

The Functions of Cells, Tissues and the Skin
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the organs of the human body.

Investigate the functions of the skin.

Evaluate cells and tissues with regard to sweat glands and maintenance of body temperature.

Analyse the functions of nerve endings.

Introduce the functions of the nail.

The Healthy Body
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Introduce the �environmental� factors that have effect on humans.

Identify the substances that harm the human body.

Demonstrate the importance of looking after the human body.

Explore the concept of �ideal body weight�.

Analyse the effects of self-esteem.

Personal Hygiene
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the concept of bathing.

Introduce revivers and Special Bath Treatments.

Demonstrate the importance of body scrubs.

Describe the eccrine and apocrine sweat glands.

Skin Consultation and Care
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore an in-depth analyse of skin.

Discuss the importance of skin.

Analyse some common skin types.

Define the structure and functions of cleansers.

Define the structure and functions of moisturisers.

Define the structure and functions of skin foods and nourishing creams.

Skin Care
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Introduce the stages of the skin care routine.

Explore the necessary procedure for administering a facial.

Examine the benefits of a facial massage.

Analyse the procedure for administering a facial massage.

Manicure & Pedicure
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Identify the key processes of giving a manicure.

Identify the key processes of giving a pedicure.

Hair Care
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore hair structure.

Investigate the concept of hair growth.

Analyse common hair related terms.

Describe the necessary products to care/style for hair.

Accentuating Positive Attributes
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Analyse the techniques use to mimic good bone structure.

Investigate the combination of factors that make up the term �beauty�.

Demonstrate how to work with varying face shapes.

Discuss the rules of working with clients� facial features.

Describe the processes involved with correcting flaws of the mouth.

General Nutrition
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Analyse the stages of the general adaptation syndrome.

Introduce the importance of vitamins to the body.

Investigate the functions of fat soluble vitamins.

Investigate the functions of water soluble vitamins.

General Nutrition � Continued
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Introduce the importance of water for the human body.

Explore the uses of Calcium and Phosphorus.

Demonstrate the importance of Sodium.

Analyse the effects of magnesium and potassium on the human body.

Anti-Ageing Therapy
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the impacts of facial muscle contractions.

Investigate the cross-linking theory of ageing.

Analyse the effects of a range of factors that speed up the ageing process.

Analyse the effects of a range of factors that slow down the ageing process.

Describe the ageing process.

Demonstrate the uses of quercetin.

Explore the functions of beta-carotene within the human body.

Demonstrate the uses of garlic on the human body.

Massage � Hands and Arms
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Explore the major principles of massage.

Introduce three different types of massage movement.

Analyse the benefits of massage.

Investigate the full procedure of a hand and arm massage.

Investigate the full procedure of a foot massage.

Sterilisation
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Introduce the autoclave sterilisation method.

Explore the use of ultra-violet rays as a sterilisation method.

Describe glass beads as a sterilisation method.

Investigate chemical methods used for sterilisation.

Basic Waxing Procedures
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Investigate the procedure for waxing the patient�s legs.

Investigate the procedure for waxing the patient�s lower abdomen.

Starting Your Business
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of setting up a therapy practice.

Investigate strategies that can be used to exploit business growth areas.

Explore the factors that need to be considered when determining whether or not to set up a practice.

Describe how to objectively assess the evaluation.