Overview
The LASER Level 4 Diploma in Shiatsu qualification provides the knowledge and skills required to be competent to provide Shiatsu to clients. It is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career using Shiatsu as part of a complementary therapy offer and for those looking to develop their personal interest in Shiatsu.
Shiatsu is a touch-based therapy during which pressure is applied to areas of the body through loose clothing for the purpose of promoting and maintaining wellbeing. It is designed to treat a range of musculo-skeletal and stress-related problems.
Key Benefits
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Suitable for 18+ learners who wish to become a qualified, nationally recognised Shiatsu practitioner
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This qualification has been fully mapped to the following Skills for Health National Occupational Standards: CNH1 Explore and establish the client’s needs for complementary and natural healthcare; CNH2 Develop and agree plans for complementary and natural healthcare with clients; CNH13 Provide Shiatsu to clients
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Well-suited to those who are aged 18+ who wish to pursue a career in the field of Shiatsu or use Shiatsu as part of their complementary therapy offer
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The Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) deem learners successfully completing this qualification eligible to apply to register with CNHC
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Ideal for learners looking to develop their personal interest in Shiatsu
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Registrations can be made at any time during the year
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Units included: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Shiatsu; Provide Shiatsu to Clients; Shiatsu Core Theory; Shiatsu: Lifestyle Medicine; Shiatsu: Professional Development, Business Practice and Ethics
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Evidence Log templates available.
| Qualification Title | Ofqual Code | Credit Value | Guided Learning Hours | Total Qualification Time |
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| LASER Level 4 Diploma in Shiatsu | 603/5636/4 | 100 | 500 | 1000 |
The qualification is available to those 18+ learners.
- Range of assessment methods
- Tasks designed by centres
- Portfolio of evidence compiled by students to show they have met each unit assessment criteria
- Assessor observed practical assessment
- Internally assessed
- Internally quality assured
- Externally quality assured
- Direct Claims Status available.
