Examination Instructions

Written Examination:

 Nearest examiner within 100 miles: Contact your teacher or examiner to arrange a date to complete your written examination. During the examination period, no books or charts are allowed (exceptions to this rule are dictionaries and language translation books) and only writing tools are permitted (such as pens, pencils, erasers, etc.). Bring with you, your receipt of proof of an examination fee paid or the prescribed examination fee and present it to the examiner along with the proof of attendance sheet if your examiner is not your teacher.

Proctored examination: In case of the nearest examiner being too far away from you, you may select a volunteer who is willing to proctor your examination for consideration by the Ontario College of Reflexology. You must provide the proctor's name, address and telephone number to the Ontario College of Reflexology. Such proctors must be a professional or a trustworthy volunteer who is not related to you by either blood or marriage. The proctor shall not be a student of the college or have plans to continue their education with the college. We will mail a sealed envelope containing the written examination and instructions to the proctor. You may arrange for an examination date suitable with your proctor. During the examination period, no books or charts are allowed (exceptions to this rule are dictionaries and language translation dictionaries) and only writing tools are permitted (such as pens, pencils, erasers, etc.).

Practical Examination:

Nearest examiner within 100 miles: Contact your teacher or examiner to arrange a date to complete your practical examination. The practical examination consists of giving the examiner a complete foot reflexology session. During the examination period, only materials required for the practical examination will be permitted (such as towel, oil and wipes). The examiner will not provide these materials. Bring with you, your receipt of proof of an examination fee paid or the prescribed examination fee and present it to the examiner. Also, provide to your examiner your Reflexology Record Portfolio. Your examiner will then select a number of session records to check. After your portfolio have been marked, your portfolio will be to you.

Videotaped examination: In case of the nearest examiner being too far away from you, you may choose to have your practical examination videotaped if accepted by the Ontario College of Reflexology. This consists of giving a volunteer a complete foot reflexology session while your work is being videotaped with no open books or charts visible to the student. Video taping is the responsibility of the student to arrange and also costs involved with video taping. Only VHS, VHSc & mini-digital North American video format (not 8mm) will be accepted. Upon completion of the practical examination, send the video tape and Reflexology Record Portfolio. Your portfolio will be returned to you upon review and marking by the professor assigned to you.

Proctored Written Examination Guidelines:

• The student is permitted to bring writing tools (such as pens, pencils, rulers and erasers.)
• No books are allowed except for dictionaries (medical not permitted) and language translation textbooks.
• The proctor will receive a package containing instructions, a sealed envelope containing the written examination (do not open until time of exam) and a return envelope.
• The proctor may arrange a suitable date (within two weeks after receipt of the examination) and location with the student for the examination. The location shall be such that the student will have at least several hours of quiet time (no distractions - such as children playing, music, etc.) and that there is no access to information on reflexology such as a wall poster containing foot reflexology points.
• At the time of the examination, the proctor shall open the sealed envelope containing the examination and give it to the student. The proctor shall monitor the student at all times to ensure that the student did not have access to any information on reflexology. Washroom breaks are permitted upon request by the student. Proctors are not permitted to answer any questions except for language translations where the student’s primary language is not English. There are no time limits to complete the examination but most usually take two hours. Once the student has finished the examination, the proctor shall immediately seal the written examination in the return envelope provided along with a signed declaration by the proctor. The student shall not have access to the written examination again when it is completed.
• The sealed envelope containing the completed written examination will be returned to OCR within five (5) business days. 

Failure to return the completed examination within the time limit will void the examination.

Practical Examination by Video Guidelines:

The following format is expected to be followed when video taping your practical examination - marks will be deducted when the work is not clear enough to be seen and marked:

• Start of video tape:  The student acknowledges the washing of hands, "I have washed my hands before starting."

• The student introduces self and the client.

• The student takes the client's history (client's history sheet to be filled out before the start of video tape - do not video tape while the client is filling in the history sheet but it is expected that the review of the client's history sheet by the student is video taped.)

• Examines the feet for foot problems (explain what they are doing).

• The student talks his/her way through the entire treatment.

• The student does warm-ups - explains.

• The student explains what is being done and for what reason. E.g., - the solar plexus reflex (is located in the center of the diaphragm reflex) is worked to remove stress - then show where it is and how to work it. The pituitary gland reflex is then worked (show how to find it), then how to work it.

• The student continues with the spine reflex with full explanation of what he or she is doing and why.

• The student then continues through the routine from the back of the foot forward, explaining each reflex, how to find it and how to work it.

• Completes the right foot, then the left foot, explaining each move throughout the routine.

• After completion of both feet, the student applies oil to the client's feet.

• Excess oil is then wiped off the client's feet.

• The student then feathers touches both feet (sides, back and sole).

• The student dismisses the client with thanks.

• The student acknowledges to wash hands, "I am going to wash my hands now."

End of video tape.

Notes:

• Be sure that your name and student number is marked clearly on the video tape.

• While video taping, ensure that there is a clear view of the therapist's hands at all times (avoid obstructions such as elbows, etc.). The examiner marking your video tape must be able to see the student's work at all times, otherwise marks will be deducted. A volunteer may be required to move the video camera to provide an unobstructed view and as well as a clear view of the reflexes worked.

• Ensure that the audio is clear at all times so that the examiner will be able to hear the student's explanations. Avoid background noises (such as children yelling, etc.)

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