This will provide the option
to gain the ICGT Certificate.The Foundation Course contains the Core Curriculum
of ACHO, but as a correspondence course is not endorsed by ACHO, but stands in its own merit.
The Course:
The Foundation Correspondence Course is divided into eight modules,
representing 1-5 of the tutored course, plus Anatomy & Physiology.
This course is based on the book:
'The Illustrated Elements of Crystal Healing' by Simon Lilly, published
by Harper Collins, £8.99 ISBN 0-00-713387-1 this is sent as part of
the Foundation Correspondence Course
Module 1 Scientific Background
- Crystal systems
- Crystal structures
- Chemical make-up
- Formation of crystals
- Basic geological theory.
Module
2 The Basics
- Introduction to the tools of crystal therapy
- Choosing crystals
- Cleansing crystals
- Simple crystal layouts.
Module 3 Personal Development
- Developing personal sensitivity
- Attunement
- Visualisations
- Pendulum dowsing
Module 4 Chakras
- Chakra theory
- Chakra correspondences
- Assessment
- Chakra layouts
Module 5 Meridians and Subtle Bodies
- Meridians
- Subtle bodies
- Specific crystal techniques for healing these.
Module 6 Protection and Support
- Maintaining personal energy integrity
- Strategies for action
- Environmental and geopathic stress.
Module 7 Practicalities of Healing
- Healing management
- Distant Healing
- Health & Safety
- Code of Conduct
Module 8 Anatomy and Physiology
- A homestudy course is available equivalent to 35 hours tutor-hours or
ICGT accepts evidence of prior learning e.g. ITEC, VTCT, FHT, APNT, 'O'/A level Human Biology etc
Students who are already practitioners will need to ensure they are covered through their current insurers for their case history work. Other students are will need to acquire 'Student Insurance' from Holistic Insurance Services to cover themselves for their case histories (around £35 pa).
ICGT Foundation awards are given on successful completion of the Foundation Course.
When the practical work has been assessed by Simon, Sue or one of ICGT's tutors, an ICGT Certificate is awarded which will give access to full insurance cover.
Fees A registration fee of £25 is due
on completion of the course application. Each Foundation Module costs
£40.
When Module 1 is complete, the fee for Module 2 is sent in with
the work for Module 1. You can pay for the whole course at the beginning,
but each module will only be released on the completion of the one before.
The total cost of the Foundation Course is £380
which includes Module 8 (A&P) costing £75, if required
The practical assessment for UK Students
to upgrade the Foundation Course to Certificate level is £45-£80.
Please Note If you opt for the practical assessment, you have a further option to register with the Open College Network to have your coursework externally verified and certificated (6 units at level 3)- fee £115
Non-UK Students have the option of completing 2 further modules to upgrade to the Certificate.
ICGT accepts payment by sterling cheque, Mastercard,Visa or Maestro
or you can pay using our secure, online system
at "www.greenmanshop.co.uk" or send funds via PayPal to ‘info@mcscourses.co.uk’
Further Information and Printer-Friendly downloads:
ICGT Foundation Registration
MCS/ICGT Booking Conditions
MCS/ICGT Equal Opportunities Policy
MCS/ICGT Grievance Procedure
MCS/ICGT Disciplinary Rules and Procedure
MCS/ICGT Harassment and Bullying Prevention Policy
MCS/ICGT Code of Conduct for tutors, students and practitioners