CIDESCO Diploma in Spa Therapy
Course fees $4000.00
Students are unable to borrow loans or allowances from StudyLink for Post Graduate Courses. A Payment plan can be discussed with the Principle on acceptance into the course. Most trading banks will also assist students with courses of study to cover fees and costs related to their course. International exam fees are additional extra.
Dates
12 week course Commencing March & August annually or, offered as a part time programme in 10 two day flexible modules over one academic year.
Hours
TBA
Pre Requisite(s)
Beautician Diploma
First Aid Certificate - Unit Standards 26551, 26552 (6400, 6401, 6402)
International Exam Fees
CIDESCO Spa Therapy $400.00 There is not an additional charge to resit CIDESCO exams. However, if a student wishes to re-sit any part of a CIDESCO exam, notification to the school needs to be done by April for June exams and September for November exams.
Course Description
The school now offers a Diploma in Spa Therapy. This is a huge advantage for graduates to add to their skills.
Course Outline Includes:
- Spa Framework
- Origin (history) of Spa
- Terminology
- Fundamentals
- Water Hygiene
- Health & Safety
- Water Properties
- Water Benefits – Psychological & Physiological
- Water Supply (Research paper)
Spa Preparation
Client Requirements - Consultation - Contra-indications - Treatment Development
Examinations
2 hours Theory:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Hygiene & Safety
- Water Properties
- Treatments
- Spa Benefits, Management & History
3 Hours Practical:
- Hydro & Manual Treatments
- Preparation
- Hygiene
- Consultation
- Body Scrub / Exfoliant
- Specialised treatment of Choice
Spa Treatments
- Client Preparation - Scrubs, Exfoliants & Body Wraps
- Mud & Algae Treatments
- Eastern & Stone Therapies
- Indian Head Massage – Shirodhara - Thai Stamping
- Floatation Therapy
- Hydro Treatments, Tubs, Spas, Showers - Vichy, Swiss, Steam, Scotch Hose
All prices are valid as of 1st September 2014