Foundation Certificate Course

Sale only £450

This Foundation Certificate programme covers the first 2 days of Professional Diploma training and is intended to equip students with the knowledge to understand what is Leech Therapy, why is it beneficial, how it works, which conditions it can treat and when should be avoided. We will learn to safely deal with side effects or possible allergic reactions. You will discover how to do at home a professional detox course to clean your blood and lymph. This training will provide you with everything you need to know to practice Leech therapy safely at home to cover your personal and family needs. Join hundreds of other students worldwide and become your own therapist!

Day 1

Day 1 study topics:

1. History from ancient times to modern day.

2. Use of leeches in NHS, England.

3. Brief leech anatomy and interesting facts.

4. Biochemistry of leech saliva (key components that make it so effective)

5. Multiple benefits of leech therapy.

6. Cardio-vascular issues – how leeches can help.

7. Inflammation – how leeches can help.

8. Indications for leech therapy.

9. Contra-indications for leech therapy.

10. Some scientific discoveries.

11. How to look after leeches at home.

Day 2

Day 2 study topics:

1. Preparing place and the patient for leech therapy.

2. List of materials needed and where to buy them.

3. Various methods of leech application.

4. The main (central) points of treatment.

5. Full Body Detox course step by step.

6. How to remove leeches.

7. How to apply bandages correctly.

8. How to care for the bite area afterwards. Bleeding times.

9. How often to have treatments and how many leeches to put.

10. Possible side effects and how to minimise them.

11. Safe disposal of leeches following infection control standards.