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Healing Touch Certificate Program
The Healing Touch International Certificate Program is a continuing education program in energy therapy that is taught throughout the world.
Participants learn about the scientific basis and evidenced-based practice that underlies this energy therapy, and apply the theories and principles of holistic health from an energetic foundation and perspective.
The 5-unit Certificate Program moves from introductory to advanced practice and focuses not only on professional caring for others, but also on transformational self-development and caring for oneself. Attendance at the previous Course Unit plus completion of the designated practice and assessment are required in order to register for the next Course Unit.
Australian Foundation for Healing Touch Inc (AFHTI) offers all five units of the Healing Beyond Borders Certificate educational program. Courses are held in venues around Australia.
Unit 1
Begins with 15-20 continuing education contact hours of instruction; this allows for people with varying backgrounds to enter, acknowledge their previous learning and further develop concepts and skills in energy-based therapy. A strong commitment to personal growth is required.
This introductory course explores the concepts and core values that underpin Healing Touch therapy and practice, and techniques for assessing the energy field and energy centres. The workshop is also a time of healing and nurturing for all who attend.
No prior learning is required. English language proficiency is essential, along with a desire to develop a sensitivity for this mode of healing.
AFHTI courses are led by Certified Healing Touch
Instructors, who bring their own clinical experience to provide treatment context.
Instruction is both theoretical and practical, allowing students to learn treatment procedures on each other (under supervision).
Course Objectives
The learner will be able to:
- Explore qualities and self-care needs of a Healing Touch Practitioner
- Discuss the facets of Healing Touch that support physical, emotional & spiritual healing
- Demonstrate the ability to remain grounded, present and heart-centred
- Apply the Healing Touch framework
- Evaluate the energy centres (chakras) and energy field
- Describe the use of specific Healing Touch techniques
- Understand the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice required.
Courses held across Australia. Click here for currently scheduled Unit 1 courses. If no courses are scheduled, please contact us to express your interest directly.
Unit 2
Two (2) full days, usually over one weekend.
Face-to-face learning. A workbook will be supplied; bring a pillow & light blanket.
AFHTI courses are led by Certified Healing Touch
Instructors, who bring their own clinical experience to provide treatment context.
Instruction is both theoretical and practical, allowing students to learn treatment procedures on each other (under supervision).
Course Objectives
The learner will be able to:
- Remain grounded, present, and heart-centred while working in the energy field
- Conduct an intake interview
- Consider the impact experiences have on health
- Assess the status of the chakras and biofield
- Document Healing Touch processes
- Apply techniques to support
back health - Describe how the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice relate to their development as a
Healing Touch Practitioner.
Courses held across Australia. Click here for currently scheduled Unit 2 courses. If no courses are scheduled, please contact us to express your interest directly.
Unit 3
This course is for students who desire more in-depth skills in Healing Touch and have successfully completed the two previous unit courses. It includes the development of Higher Sense Perception (HSP), the sequencing of healing techniques, working with guidance, self-healing and self-development and incorporates 15-20 continuing education contact hours.
This course is for students who have successfully completed the two previous Units of study and desire more in-depth skills in Healing Touch. It includes instruction on the sequencing of healing techniques, working with self-healing and self-development and the development of higher sense perception.
Two (2) full days, usually over one weekend.
Face-to-face learning. A workbook will be supplied; bring a pillow & light blanket.
Attendance at Units 1 and 2 plus completion of designated practice and assessments.
AFHTI courses are led by Certified Healing Touch
Instructors, who bring their own clinical experience to provide treatment context.
Instruction is both theoretical and practical, allowing students to learn treatment procedures on each other (under supervision).
Course Objectives
The learner will be able to:
- Elevate the personal energy vibration to support upper level work
- Apply clearing, balancing, and energizing techniques
- Deliver in-depth techniques to support spinal health
- Practice an Advanced Healing Session
- Identify how the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice relate to their Healing Touch practice.
Courses held across Australia. Click here for currently scheduled Unit 3 courses. If no courses are scheduled, please contact us to express your interest directly.
Unit 4
This course prepares students to become a Healing Touch Practitioner and establish a practice setting. Practice practicalities are explored and establishment concerns addressed including the successful organisation of a private practise, incorporating Healing Touch into a current practise setting and working alone or with others.
To align with the responsibilities of professional practice, this course is a practicum in which case management is implemented and multiple Healing Touch sessions are delivered over a period of time. Business concepts and logistics for establishing a Healing Touch practice are explored, along with two new techniques and preparation for Unit 5.
24 hour course set over 3-4 days, where possible on weekend days.
Face-to-face learning. A workbook will be supplied; bring a pillow & light blanket.
Attendance at Unit 1, 2 and 3 plus completion of designated practice and assessments.
AFHTI courses are led by Certified Healing Touch
Instructors, who bring their own clinical experience to provide treatment context.
Instruction is both theoretical and practical, allowing students to learn treatment procedures on each other (under supervision).
Course Objectives
The learner will be able to:
- Apply a meditation to clear and raise energetic vibration
- Create individual sequential Healing Touch sessions
- Explore a variety of methods for practicing Healing Touch
- Work professionally with other healthcare providers
- Describe the practicum process
- Apply the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice.
Courses held across Australia. Click here for currently scheduled Unit 4 courses. If no courses are scheduled, please contact us to express your interest directly.
Unit 5
This course focuses on the completion of projects begun in the previous one. The focus includes the mentorship experience, community and networking activities, the establishment of practice, the development of expertise in a Healing Touch practice and your self-development as a healer.
This course continues to prepare participants to become Certified Healing Touch Practitioners and to enhance skills and knowledge through lectures, recommended readings and practice sessions. Completed mentorship activities are reviewed and evaluated. Students also identify activities that may help them grow in their practitioner role.
24 hour residential course set over several days.
Face-to-face learning. A workbook will be supplied; bring a pillow & light blanket.
Completion of Unit 4 course plus designated practice and assessments.
AFHTI courses are led by Certified Healing Touch Instructors, who bring their own clinical experience to provide treatment context.
The learner will demonstrate competency as a Healing Touch Practitioner through the critique of completed coursework and techniques demonstration.
Course Objectives
The learner will be able to:
- Analyze personal strengths, challenges and growth opportunities related to the practitioner role
- Evolve in the role from student to Healing Touch Practitioner
- Present a professional profile notebook and resume
- Complete and present a comprehensive Healing Touch case study for peer review
- Present documentation of client sessions
- Review the mentorship process
- Discuss Healing Touch research and the implications for practice
- Describe the practicum process and challenges
- Describe Certification as a Healing Touch Practitioner.
Unit 5 graduates who are also AFHTI members may apply to become a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP).
The certification process is administered through Healing Beyond Borders, with applications reviewed by the Healing Beyond Borders Certification Board.
Courses held across Australia. Click here for currently scheduled Unit 5 courses. If no courses are scheduled, please contact us to express your interest directly.
