The following qualifications are recognised by the RAoA for full membership as a practitioner:

• Diploma of Reflexology with course code HLT52515
• ITEC Diploma of Reflexology
• Certificate of Clinical Reflexology

All students who enrol in any of these accepted qualifications are entitled to free Student membership with our Association for the first year while studying.

For information about who offers these courses, click here.

Reflexologists who either:

• have an older Australian qualification or one that is not listed above, or
• acquired their qualification overseas

may seek to join the RAoA as Intermediate or Professional Members by completing our Assessment for Membership process.

Assessment for Membership Process

In order to join as an Intermediate or Professional Member, applicants that hold an overseas qualification, an older Australian qualification or a qualification not familiar to the RAoA are required to validate their training through our Assessment for Membership process ensuring that their competency meets the RAoA Reflexology Standard.

The Assessment process is made up of the following:

1. A self-assessment which includes an initial payment. Please see the form below.
2. A written assessment
3. A practical session with an RAoA approved Trainer and Assessor (located in most capital cities and will require travel on your behalf to the Assessor)
4. Payment of the r remainder of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) fee.

The completed Self-Assessment Form and the supporting evidence the applicant supplies will be assessed by an appropriately qualified reflexologist.

The evidence will assist us to determine the level and depth of the applicant’s training and experience and to decide the form the assessment should take to ascertain their competency in regard to the accepted RAoA standard.

Once an applicant’s paperwork has been reviewed, our Assessor will make contact to arrange a mutually agreeable time for the written and practical assessment.

Our list of Minimum Units and hours required for RPL reflects our minimum educational criteria for a professional reflexology qualification. Applicants should ensure they meet or exceed these minimum educational requirements before proceeding with an Assessment for Membership application. Academic transcripts of qualifications and sufficient proof to demonstrate previous education are required for all applications.

Applicants need to complete a Self-Assessment Form so we can learn more about their training history and experience.

Upon Assessment completion, feedback will be provided by the Assessor including a “Competent” or “Not Yet Competent” result.

If an applicant achieves a Competent result they are invited to apply for Intermediate or Professional Membership with the RAoA. Proof of 20 CPT points must be provided in order to join as a Professional Member. Applicants can always join as an Intermediate Member and upgrade at a later date once the required points have been achieved.

A Not Yet Competent result means the applicant will be required to undertake further education or training in the areas discussed with the Assessor in order to meet our standards before they can join as an Intermediate or Professional Member.

RPL Fee

The Recognition of Prior Lerning (RPL) application fee is $495.00 (inclusive of GST) and includes administration cost and Assessor/assessment fee. $250.00 of this is due immediately upon the return of the RPL Application. The balance of $245.00 is payable at the second stage when we arrange the date and time for your written and practical assessment. The RPL fee is non-refundable should you fail to pass our educational criteria and assessment.

Reciprocal Arrangement with AOR and TSARS

If you have held recent professional membership with the UK Association of Reflexologists (AOR) or Traditional South African Reflexology Society (TSARS) you are not required to undergo the Assessment for Membership process as we have a reciprocal arrangement with them. You are required to show us proof of your membership (either membership receipts or certificates) and your membership must have been within the last 12 months. Under this arrangement, you are invited to proceed with an application for Intermediate or Professional Membership with our Association (for Professional Membership, you must show your CPT points for the past year).

Reciprocal arrangements with UK and South African associations:

• If you have held recent professional membership with the UK Association of Reflexologists (AOR) or Traditional South African Reflexology Society (TSARS) you are not required to undergo the Assessment for Membership process as we have reciprocal arrangements with them.
• You are required to show us proof of your membership (either membership receipts or certificates) and your membership must have been within the past 12 months. Under this arrangement, you are invited to proceed with an application for Intermediate or Professional Membership with our Association (for Professional Membership and you must show your Continuous Professional Training (CPT) points for the past year. Click here to apply.