There are many holistic therapy courses available and the best one depends on what the potential student is looking for. There are one day certificates, intensive weekend starter courses or refreshers, one year diplomas and four year degrees among others to choose from. Some courses offer internationally recognized qualifications while others are a certification that a course was followed and passed.
The more serious holistic therapy courses are the ones that are accompanied by medical training and lead to a nationally and internationally recognized holistic therapy degree. As these courses can be quite long, students should always check the credentials of the college before undertaking such a commitment. Any accreditations should be checked to ensure their legitimacy and there are ways of doing this online. At the opposite end of the scale are the one day or weekend courses which are more for personal enjoyment and fulfillment.
Courses can be quite complicated and many offer different training or different emphasis on various aspects of holistic therapy. A thorough examination of the prospectus is advisable and a personal interview with the management or staff should be scheduled. Some holistic therapy courses are more expensive than others and this may or may not be dependent on the quality of education supplied so this also needs to be checked. Any additional training on how to run a successful business should also be considered an advantage.
Holistic therapy courses are also offered online. The one drawback of such a course is that no practical training is possible so the learning is only theoretical. This could be difficult for someone who has had no experience in holistic therapy but ideal for another who is already working in the field and needs or wants to expand their knowledge. On the other hand, not everyone can physically attend a college course so distance learning may be their only option.
Other factors which should be checked are the number of students in a class, the qualifications of the trainers or lecturers and the equipment which is supplied by the institutions. In some cases, equipment or materials may not be part of the tuition fee and it would be up to the student to supply themselves with necessary materials. This could add significantly to the expense. If possible, an assessment of the job market for graduates of the course should be made. If graduates from one course are more sought after than those from another, this is an important difference particularly for those who are looking to make a career offering holistic therapy. It may also be wise to check if certain aspects of the therapy are more in demand than others before committing time and money to the project.
