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

  • Suitable for 18+ learners who wish to become a qualified, nationally recognised Shiatsu practitioner 

  • 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 

  • 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

  • The Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) deem learners successfully completing this qualification eligible to apply to register with CNHC 

  • Ideal for learners looking to develop their personal interest in Shiatsu

  • Registrations can be made at any time during the year 

  • 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 

  • Evidence Log templates available.

Qualification Title Ofqual Code Credit Value Guided Learning Hours Total Qualification Time
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.

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