Common Diseases of the older client

As a therapist it is important you are able to safely treat older people. This course takes you through what you need to know how ageing affects the body and about treating some of the most common conditions which affect us as we age. Written for Reflexologists this course is valuable for all therapists.

Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years will nearly double from 12% to 22%. In 2020, the number of people aged 60 years and older outnumbered the under 5’s. The pace of population aging is much faster than in the past so as a reflexologist it is important you are able to safely treat older people suffering from the most common condition.

This course takes you through what you need to know about treating some of the most common conditions which affect us as we age and covers the following conditions:-

Heart disease
Stroke
Diabetes
Cancer
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Arthritis
Parkinson’s
Alzheimer’s
Skin and Foot changes associated with age
Clients with multiple conditions

Completing your course

The course must be completed in three months and is worth 12 Continuing Professional Development points. Once you have successfully completed your workbook and actioned any feedback from your tutor, you will be issued with your Calming Influences certificate.

Cost and booking onto the course

This course costs £55. You can register directly onto the course by clicking here, creating an account on our learning platform then paying using PayPal.

If you would prefer to pre-register for the course and pay by bank transfer please contact Paul at admin@calminginfluences.com.

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