Course at a glance
Introduction
Flower remedies are specially prepared flower essences, containing the healing energy of plants. They are prescribed according to a patient’s emotional disposition, as ascertained by the therapist, doctor, or individuals themselves.
Flower remedies are more homeopathic than herbal in the way they work, addressing energy levels rather than chemical balances. The remedies work on the principle that they encapsulate the flowers’ healing energy, and are said to deal with and overcome negative emotions, and so relieve blockages in the flow of human energy that can cause illness or imbalance.
This Level 3 Diploma in Flower Remedies will be ideal for those looking to study Flower Remedies to therapist level. You will discover the fundamentals of flower remedy therapy, from assessment of area of need, to interviewing and prescribing appropriate remedies. The course is suitable for students with little or no basic knowledge of flower remedies. It not only covers theoretical knowledge and understanding but also practitioner approaches and remedy prescribing, providing a thorough holistic overview of the therapy.
The following unit descriptors are brief content guides to the course components and should provide a holistic overview of structure and format.
Assessment Objectives (AO)
AO: 1
Students must select and demonstrate clearly relevant knowledge and understanding through the use of evidence, examples and correct language and terminology appropriate to the course of study. This assessment, involves two written assignments: one halfway through the course and following the final unit. Both are assessed and graded by the assigned tutor, according to college procedures. The grading procedure if Pass or Fail. If you Fail an assessment you have the opportunity to amend where your tutor has highlighted and resubmit.
AO: 2
Students must critically evaluate and justify a point of view through the use of evidence and reasoned argument. Students can include evidence in different formats to support their written work such as documentation or images to support their course remembering Confidentiality and Data Protection.
Quality of Written Communication (QWC)
In addition, COLC require students’ to produce written material in English, candidates must: ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPG) are accurate so that meaning is clear; select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to studying a complex subject matter; organise information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary when appropriate and Harvard referencing of citation and sources. In this Specification, SPG will be assessed in all tutor marked assignments (TMAs)
To ensure that we maintain quality standards; all our students written assignments are subject to our plagiarism policy and procedure.
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Entry Requirement
Entry to this Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma requires that potential students have gained GCSE/IGCSE or equivalent qualifications and have, good English oral, reading and writing skills.
Advice on enrolment and guidance of prior learning (APL) can be obtained through out contact centre. The course is a rolling programme and can be started at any point in the year. Successful students can go on to Higher Education, including remaining as students at COLC to complete courses in our portfolio of higher awards.
All students must be aged 16 or over.
Assessment
The coursework is assessed through continuous assessment with no formal exit examinations.
Study Hours
Approximately: 200 hours of personal study time for the entire course is recommended. All of which is supported by the COLC Course Tutor, who we greatly encourage students to access support from throughout their course.
Quality Assurance
This course has been developed by the College’s professional team of tutors to meet the needs of sector based employers and employees.
Further details of our accreditations are provided on our website.
Course Length
1 Year.
Awarding Body
Course Content
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Unit 1: What are Flower Remedies?
This unit explores the historical origins of Flower Remedies and draws comparisons between alternative and complementary medicine with conventional medicine, placing the practice within the correct context. Within the unit, there is an opportunity to study the nature of flower essences and particularly the work of Hahnemann, the concept of Vital Force – and its physiological function.
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Unit 2: Dr. Edward Bach’s Contribution
This unit provides an opportunity to study the biography of Dr. Edward Bach and through discussion of his works identify the timeline for Flower Remedy practice as it stands today. There is discussion relating to Dr. Bach and his interest in astrology, personality types, responses, habits, and life lessons – all of which contribute to the application of modern Flower Remedy practice. He asserted that a flower essence possesses the vibrational energy of the flower it is derived from. Nosodes are also discussed and there is incorporated content on oral remedies refined from bacterial vaccines; the differences between flower remedies and homeopathy and the relationship of flowers to herbs. This unit also explains the misunderstandings and myths associated with Flower Remedies.
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Unit 3: The Healers and the Helpers
This unit explores how remedies are clustered, which ‘moods’ they apply to and how practitioners consider their administration. Sections include: the twelve healers, the twelve states, the seven helpers, fear, uncertainty, insufficient interest in present circumstances, loneliness, oversensitivity to influences and ideas, despondency and despair and over concern for the welfare of others.
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Unit 4: Types and Groups
This unit progresses from the previous one and focuses on the following issues of interest: the thirteen remedies – corresponding with an individual’s state of mind, remedy typology – relating to an individual’s characteristics, and five flower remedies. These are rescue remedies and apply to fear and worry, depression and hope, confidence, particular occurrences, relationships and action. The rationale of knowledge and understanding of flower remedies related to diagnosis and in-depth prescribing is explored further.
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Unit 5: The 38 Essences
This unit provides students with a comprehensive list in alphabetical order of the 38 essences used in flower remedy applications, their uses and relationships to symptoms. This provides practitioners with a comprehensive resource guide.
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Unit 6: Systems, Dosage and Strength
In this unit, the background of flower remedy systems is explored and provides a base for discussion of common usage, relating to demography and the general knowledge that practitioners require to support practical application of this discipline. There is also exploration of the techniques and implements used in the practical creation of flower remedies, including methods of essence production, the Mother Tincture, potency, storage and how doses are established.
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Unit 7: Repertory
The repertory is explained as an index of symptoms taken and corresponding flower remedies, dosages, indications etc. for moods. It is provided for the student, and arranged in alphabetical order, providing the practitioner with an invaluable resource base for consultation.
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Unit 8: Interviewing and Questionnaires
The importance of assessing individual client needs accurately is a fundamental part of any practice, as is recording remedies given, doses and effects. This unit provides the student with information on how to obtain an accurate client history and understand the correlating ‘moods’ of an individual. This is normally done through a format of questions, providing a checklist of symptoms from which practitioners can consider the corresponding remedies. Information includes: catalyst matching, marking questions, methods of interviewing clients, practitioner responsibilities, case studies, listening skills, example questionnaires, self-prescribing, and the correct use of the repertory.
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Unit 9: Special Circumstances
There are occasionally circumstances and groups of individuals who fall outside the more usual repertory and examples. This unit examines the requirements and practical applications for using flower remedies with babies, children and pets. Issues covered include: plot essences, personal control, additional remedies, practitioner tools and strategies for working with these individuals.
Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma Unit 10: Practice, Care and Storage
The final unit addresses important features of practice. These include the administration of remedies – how are they given, any contra-indications and issues such as the correct hygienic standards etc. There is a section dedicated to guidance about perfect storage of the remedies. Additional facts, frequently asked questions and answers and form templates are provided to help practitioners begin to collate administrative processes ready for receiving clients.
Progression
This Accredited Level 3 Flower Remedies Diploma can be used to gain entry to a Level 4+5 Diploma or higher.
You can view a lit of our Level 4+5 Diplomas here: Accredited level 4+5 Diplomas
