Ear Candling

Course overview:  Our Ear Candling course is perfect for beginners and experienced Therapists wishing to expand their Holistic treatments.

Ear candles are not a traditional candle but are a hollow tube made using organic cotton or flax, pure beeswax, honey extract and traditional herbs. Ear candling has become a popular therapy in the west and is used to help a wide range of symptoms, not only those associated with the ears. Treatment includes a post candle pressure point facial massage.

The treatment induces a deeply relaxed state in which the body is better able to fight imbalances.

Starter Kit: A kit is included in your training fee which includes enough pairs of ear candles to carry out 5 treatments (including your practical work during your training day). You will be using your Tutors skincare/massage products, where needed, in your practical work during your training day. Our training courses teach the generic treatment techniques and processes; they are not brand specific, so you are not tied to product brands used in training and are free to choose whichever brand of skincare you wish for your own client treatments. In some cases, your insurance may be invalid if you train with a branded product detailed on your training certificate and you then change to another brand therefore this is why we have chosen to train in this way.

We recommend attending training where you will gain advice about different brands and suppliers to enable you to purchase products from your chosen supplier directly following your training. Your tutor will advise you further throughout your training day.

A comprehensive & high-quality Biosun starter kit worth over £35 is included in our Ear Candling training courses, including our refresher course and online course upgrade. The kit includes 5 pairs of genuine, individually wrapped, Biosun ear candles and protective discs.

Course Content

• Code of Ethics and insurance for therapists
• Therapist Safety & Good Working Practices
• Health & safety Guidelines
• Salon Hygiene, Sterilisation & Sanitisation
• Maintenance of Equipment
• GDPR/Client Confidentiality
• Consultation procedure and record keeping
• Contraindications & Aftercare
• Choosing Ear Candles
• How to prepare for an Ear Candling treatment; equipment & products needed
• How to carry out an Ear Candling treatment safely and effectively
• Related Anatomy & Physiology

Pre-requisites: None, however studying for an Anatomy & Physiology qualification is highly recommended alongside this course

Model Required? Yes, if taught individually.  Otherwise students will work on each other.  Check ‘contraindications’ in the course manual to determine suitability for treatment for yourself or prior to choosing your model

Course Fee includes training manual, training materials, assessment and certification

Required Self-Guided (Theory) Learning: 90 hours

Practical Course Length: 1 day full course/Half day practical refresher

Assessment: Completion of guided home study prior to the practical training day. On the practical training days, continuous formative assessment, verbal questions and performance of an Ear Candling treatment with minimal guidance from your tutor. A written assessment is completed after the training day and submitted within 2 weeks.

Case Studies Required: None – however practice on friends and family, following completion of practical training days, is highly recommended, prior to working on the public.

Accrediting Body: This course is fully accredited by Professional Beauty Direct (PBD) and the Centre of CPD Excellence, and approved as insurable by Insync, BGi UK, Professional Beauty Direct and Westminster Insurance, however please check with your own insurer to see if they will also cover this qualification.

Qualification Attained: Natural Touch Training™ Accredited Diploma.

CPD Points: 20