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Affiliate Application for Certification

for 75 Level 1 Credits

 

- available to Reflexologists certified by other schools -
- or did not complete their course/examinations -

 

Who Is this Program For?

  • Reflexologists who wish to be certified by the college and become a full member of the OCR but are certified by a different school;
  • Students who are unable to complete their original certificate courses but wish to complete it with the Ontario College of Reflexology;
  • For Reflexologists and students who wish to be certified by the college that is based on the Minimum Standards as established by the college.
  • Note: to continue your Reflexology education, 100 Level 1 credits is required - see Challenge Examination Program.

     

    Minimum Standards:

    • minimum 30-hours classroom instruction that includes:
         • a minimum of 15 hours of basic A & P;
         • basic pathological conditions and corresponding reflexes to work on;
         • basic history of Reflexology in North America;
         • basic theory of Reflexology;
         • methodology of documenting Reflexology sessions and;
         • a minimum of 15-hours of practical instruction.
    • completion of at least 50 documented Foot Reflexology sessions;
    • a written examination that is graded and assigned a mark which covers all
       parts of the classroom instruction;
    • a practical examination that is graded and assigned a mark.

     

    How To Apply:

    • Completed application form with fee of $225.00 (Non-refundable)
    • Proof of course fee paid at previous school;
    • A copy of your Reflexology certificate* (if applicable);
    • Proof of examination marks (transcript* or letter*) and;
    • Course outline.

      * If submitted documentation is not in English, a notarized translation into English shall be attached to the original documentation.

       

    You may be asked to provide the following after we have received your application:

  • Course materials and textbook (can be returned to applicant upon request) including a foot Reflexology chart;
  • Practicum of original documented Foot Reflexology sessions (will be returned by traceable mail after review) and;
  • Any other supporting documentation as required to complete your application.
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    Application Review:

    • All application reviews are done on a case-by-case basis and may take up to 4 to 6 weeks, depending upon the complexity of the application;
    • The college reserves the right to reject, modify or require additional parameters in your application;
    • If you do not meet any part of the Minimum Standards, you may be required to complete one or more of the following:
      • Proctored written examination (study booklet will be provided);
      • Partial or complete practicum of documented foot reflexology sessions;
      • Practical examination - video taped (see Practical Exam by Video Guidelines);
      • Any other requirements as established by the college;
      • Any examination re-take will cost an additional $60.00 Examination Fee.
    • Any decisions made by the Dean of the college on the application will be considered final.

     

    Successful Completion:

    You will receive the following:

    • a certificate as a Certified Foot Reflexologist;
    • you will earn 75 credits in Level 1*;
    • 1-year membership as a Certified Reflexologist;
    • eligible to purchase Professional Malpractice Insurance (at extra cost);
    • eligible to be listed on the Referral Listing of Certified Reflexologists;
    • receive quarterly OCR FootNotes newsletters as part of your paid membership;
    • and any other benefits available to current members at the time.

    * If you wish to earn 100 credits in Level 1 as an OCR Certified Foot Reflexologist, you must complete the Challenge Examination program. This will enable you to further your education with the college with full credits.

     

    Other applicable forms:Adobe

    - Complete document that includes the following forms: Acrobat (46k)

    - Examination Instructions for the Affiliate Program (E49)
    - Guideline to the Practical Examination by Video (E50)

     

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