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Latest news from ETS:
 

 

New Release - Complete Pathology Question Bank

Readers of the Complete Pathology for Complementary Therapies book take note! You can now test your knowledge on the 152 conditions covered in the book. It's a great revision tool too for any therapist who wishes to assess their level of knowledge on the conditions included. For more details please click here.

Exhibition - FHT 50th Anniversary Training Congress and Exhibition

We are delighted to be exhibiting at the FHT 50th Anniversary Training Congress and Exhibition, to be held on 7th - 8th July, The Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire. Please visit us on Stand A3. We have some exciting show offers for attendees. For more details please click here.

New Release - Reflexology Question Bank and Online Resource!

We are delighted to announce the release of a Reflexology Question Bank and Online Resource. Containing quizzes, downloadable resources, case studies and video clips, this package offers support for trainee therapists and is also a great refresher for the more experienced. For more details please click here.

New - Affiliates Web Page

ETS are proud to work closely with some of the industry’s leading professional bodies and training centres. We work in partnership with our Affiliates by providing online learning and training resources to support the quality services they offer. We value our Affiliates and want to share their expertise with you. For this reason we have added a new page to our web site so you can access their details. For more details please click here.

Re-release of the Client Management System

The Client Management System (CMS) is the perfect tool to help any therapist keep detailed and accurate case histories, manage appointments and help run the business effectively and efficiently.

Many of you will remember CMS, originally released in 2003 and updated in 2006. We were forced to withdraw it at the end of last year because it wasn't compatible with Windows 7, but, due to popular demand, it is going to be upgraded and re-released! Not only that but it will be receiving a total make-over and new features will be added.

Register your interest and save £20!

CMS will cost £84.99, but anyone who registers their interest before the re-release can save £20. Registering your interest in no way obliges you to purchase. To register your interest, simply click the button below. We will contact you when CMS is re-released and, if you choose to buy, you save £20.

New Book Release - Complete Pathology for Complementary Therapies

We are delighted to announce the release of a new book! Covering 150+ conditions, Complete Pathology for Complementary Therapies is a must-have for all complementary therapists, students and tutors. It was written in partnership with the Association of Reflexologists but it has no bias to reflexology. It is written as a generic guide to support ALL therapists.

 

New Release - VTCT Level 3 Award in Less Common Pathology!

We are delighted to announce the release of an online VTCT Level 3 Award in Less Common Pathology for Complementary Therapies. You can study totally from home and it is an ideal top-up for any therapist who has not passed this unit as part of an accredited qualification. Learn, brush-up, refresh and revise and gain 4 credits all in one! For full details click here.

Exciting New Releases for the Association of Reflexologists

In the first quarter of 2011 we were commissioned by the Association of Reflexologists to develop a Bridging Course to facilitate membership to those who qualified with the VTCT prior to January 2011. As a result of this course, we wrote an Additional Pathology course. This, in conjunction with our original Pathology course, covers all the conditions listed in the core curriculum. The combination of these two course created Complete Pathology, which is the recommended route to AoR membership for those with an ITEC or IEB qualification that contains insufficient pathology to meet membership criteria. The Complete Pathology content is to be released as a book, which will become an invaluable reference for all complementary therapists.

For the full range of AoR courses available please click here.

 

ETS are now in Partnership with the Federation of Holistic Therapists!

We are thrilled to be in partnership with the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) to offer 2 of our FHT-Approved courses at a specially discounted price for FHT members. If you are an FHT member then check out the FHT web site for details at:
http://www.fht.org.uk/Homepage/Education_and_Events/Online_CPD/ .

New - Association of Reflexologists Approved CPD Courses

We are delighted to announce that we are now working in partnership with the Association of Reflexologists (AOR) to offer continuing professional development (CPD) courses! The courses are all Level 3 and cover Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology and Health & Safety. Each course has been awarded 20 CPD points by the AOR.  Confused about CPD? Click here.

Update to VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies

On 18th August the VTCT confirmed that the Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies (AC30030) would be updated. The words "Complementary Therapies" have been dropped from its title and this updated qualification, now the AC30223, includes a second unit, the D/501/9111 (Knowledge of Less Common Pathology for Complementary Therapies) as well as the original unit T/501/9101 (Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies). The good news is that the overall number of conditions you are required to study remains the same but successful candidates now receive accredited prior learning for two key units on the QCF and are awarded 42 credits instead of the original 38. Students currently enrolled on our online AC30030 can, if they wish, apply for accredited prior learning for the less common pathology unit - so everyone's a winner!  Confused about Awards, Certificates and Diplomas? Click here.

New Release -  FHT-Approved Level 3 Diploma in Pathology

We are delighted to announce that the FHT have approved our Level 3 Diploma in Pathology. This CPD course covers 72 medical conditions and is  worth 10 points. A great online home study course to both extend and refresh knowledge. Click here for more details.

VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology Withdrawn

The long running VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology (D1060) has been withdrawn. Its accreditation end date on the QCF is 31st July. The certification end date (the date by which all claims for certificates must be made) is 31st July 2013. The natural replacement for this course is the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies (AC30030). This has been offered online since the beginning of June. The VTCT do not currently have a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology. They do offer a Level 3 Award but this is not of the same standard. Confused about Awards, Certificates and Diplomas? Click here.

“We were looking for a structured assessment-based induction for new staff and needed to ensure that the knowledge of our current staff was up to date. Starting Work Safely allowed us to deliver validated training without disrupting the running of the business. The staff found the course easy to use and really enjoyed the interactive tutorials. The opportunity to self-test at every stage built confidence and reinforced knowledge whilst preparing them for their summative assessments. I have evidence that all staff have passed an approved training course, every member of staff has been awarded a certificate from IOSH, and the whole experience has been very successful.”

IOSH Approval Given for Starting Work Safely

IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) have approved the Starting Work Safely online course! The Health and Safety and Fire and Evacuation tutorials and assessments have passed IOSH’s strict controls and we are delighted to announce they have now licenced the course. Successful candidates of the Starting Work Safety online course will now receive an IOSH certificate, and their employers can rest assured that the content of the course has been validated by the biggest professional health and safety organization in the world. Click here for details.

New Products - Anatomy & Physiology, Health & Safety and Aromatherapy Question Banks

ETS have added another 3 products to the range! Now, for the first time, you can take advantage of ETS's legendry assessments without purchasing the tutorial. Written to assess a Level 3 syllabus, our Anatomy & Physiology (£6.99), Health & Safety (£4.99) and Aromatherapy (£6.99) Question Banks are the perfect revision tool. The questions will enable you to quiz yourself, boosting your confidence and cementing your knowledge.

Windows 7 Compatibility

We are delighted to announce that ALL ONLINE products are compatible with Windows 7. Also compatible are Essential Anatomy & Physiology and Essential Anatomy & Physiology - The Elementary Guide.

(In our clearance sale, Essential Aromatherapy and Essential Reflexology are limited to environments up to and including Windows XP. The Client Management System is compatible up to and including Windows Vista.)

Final Assessment Days Can Be Fun!

It is probably a hangover from school days but the word “exam” or “assessment” always seems to send shivers down even the most robust spine! Fear not, for here at ETS there is no ruler on stand by to rap knuckles, and it is rare that anyone could be intimidated by a warm greeting, friendly faces, comforting hot drinks, biscuits, a laugh and even hugs if required. We understand how important the Diplomas are to you – after all they are often life changing – and we care about your success just as much as you do. Enjoy the best of both worlds with us - study from home AND enjoy the experience of the final assessment too! Here’s a group photo taken after a recent final assessment. Sharon and Chris (both ETS Directors) are making a special presentation. Oh yes, everyone gets a gift to leave with too…