What is Required for Certification in Reflexology?
The American Reflexology Certification Board offers a well-recognized national certification in reflexology. This requires 110 hours of instruction from an accredited institution or instructor in:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Understanding the body’s systems
- Reflexology history
- Reflexology theory and practices
- Business and professional ethics
Additional requirements for certification include:
- 100 hours of hands-on work with a qualified supervisor
- Passing a written national exam
- Completion of a practical exam
- Submission of 90 documentations of case studies
There is also a code of conduct and standardized care associated with national certification. In order to maintain certification, reflexologists must qualify annually and support their certification with continuing education courses.