Ear Candling Accredited Course

Online Theory, and in person hands on practical

Accredited by GTI

GTi Ear Candles Course Description

Clients who discover the benefits of an ear candle treatment will continue to keep coming back, bringing you a core of loyal, returning customers. The candles work using the process of convection. The burning of the candle helps to draw softer waxes and toxins from the ear. Some of these are then oxidised or turned into vapours and burnt. The warm air from the burning candle passes into the ear canal before being gently drawn back up to the top of the candle in a chimney effect. The warm air containing the herbal extract vapours from the candle helps to soothe and invigorate the ear.

The GTi Ear Candles course covers how to give a full ear candle treatment and covers the history, technique and aftercare of the treatment. The course also covers reception and consultation, and contra-indications to treatment. It also includes detailed technique modules which show you how to carry out an ear candle treatment. The course is beautifully written and accompanied by images, diagrams and a voiceover to give you the best possible learning experience.

The course is fully accredited by the Guild of Beauty Therapists, the UK’s leading professional beauty trade body, for membership and insurance purposes. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a full-colour certificate for a GTi Award in Ear Candles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enrol on the course?

once you have purchased the course, I will contact you to enrol you onto the GTi course and you will recieve your login details.. The course fee is £80

How soon after enrolling can I start the course? Once you have enrolled on the course and paid the course fee, you will have immediate access to the online course modules which means you can start learning straight away. Practical training will be provided within three weeks of completion of the theory aspect of the course.

How long will it take me to complete the course? The time it takes to complete the course will depend on how quickly you learn as an individual, and also on the number of hours per day you spend on it. Most students are able to complete the course within approximately 6 hours of study.

The practical element of the course will take 3 hours.

Is there a time limit for completing the course? No. Is the course accredited? The course is fully accredited by the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists for membership and insurance.

Is the course accredited for Continuing Professional Development - CPD? Yes. The course is accredited by the Guild and is worth 12 CPD points.

What content is covered in the course?

The GTi Ear Candles course comprises of 7 modules which are listed below:

• EC001- Introduction, Reception & Consultation

• EC002 - Anatomy & Physiology

• EC003 - Contra-Indications

• EC004 - Preparation

• EC005 - Treatment

• EC006 - Aftercare

• EC007 - Practical

What support is available to me whilst doing the course? All GTi courses have access to integrated email support from fully qualified therapists and tutors.

What if I am dyslexic? Each course module includes an audio soundtrack of the course material which is ideal for students who are dyslexic. Do I need anything special on my computer? You will need to have a modern web browser and speakers or headphones. Please note that the GTi course modules do not currently run on some mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads and are not compatible with Google Chrome browsers. Please feel free to run our free trial module to check if the course will run on your computer.

How will the course be marked? Following each course module you will take an online examination which requires a pass rate of around 70%. For the practical module you will need to demonstrate that you can perform the outlined tasks to the skill level required.

Am I allowed to refer to text books or notes during the examination? No. You are expected to complete online tests under exam conditions without referring to any notes, text books or online help.

What if I fail a module? If you fail a module you have the ability to re-take the examination twice. If you fail the module you will be contacted by the tutor who will offer support before making a final attempt.

What if I fail the practical assessment? You will need to arrange another day of training with the GTi Training Centre where your practical assessment was carried out. You will be charged for this. Remember, you will have the opportunity to practise on family and friends as much as you can before the assessment.

Do I need to complete any paperwork? No. All examinations are completed online and a record of your marks is displayed in your login area. When you complete your practical module you may need to fill out your details as well as a review form.

What will I receive when I complete the course? You will receive a GTi Award certificate in Ear Candles which will be mailed to you on successful completion of the course.