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NATIONALLLY RECOGNISED PROGRAMS

SMART BOWEN® Leaders in Human Bowen Therapy Training

We offer eight training programs:

       Bowen Essentials 
       Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy
       Diploma of BowenTherapy
       Advance Diploma of Bowen Therapy
       Post Graduate Bowen Therapy
 
****NEW PROGRAM****

       Complementary Health care "Practitioner" program

       "An exciting new intensive Bowen training  
       program for people who already have a Cert IV,
       Diploma or Advanced Diploma in another 
       complementary health care modality such as
       Massage, Myotherapy, Homeopathy, Naturopath
       etc.,"  CLICK HERE

 
    
       Certificate IV in Kinesiology (see kinesiology page)
      Diploma of Kinesiology 

The following four training programs present all of the competency requirements from the BTFA Nationally Registered Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Bowen Therapy.


Whether learning Bowen Therapy as a smart professional career move or for those interested in helping family members to stay active and healthy, is only a decision that you can make, regardless of which choice, the fact remains that the rewards of learning this wonderful modality will be countless!


It does not matter at what level your interests lay, or what led you to this page, most importantly is that you got to this point and you now have the life changing opportunity to become involved with one of the most rapidly expanding modalities within the Complimentary Health arena.


Bowen Essentials

Professional Human Bowen Therapists and Practitioners are only permitted to work on people.   Please note that to treat outside of what is indicated may void insurance coverage.

This introductory program is a available to anyone who has an interest to learn more about Bowen Therapy, but may be unsure of their intention to pursue a professional path, or may only want to treat their family members.   Students attend an initial two day intensive seminar as the starting point and if they would like to learn more as non-accredited program, they may come into the next two training intensives which group collectively under the Bowen Essentials program.  For those wanting to do the Certificate IV, Diploma and Advance Diploma programs, these first three training intensives are their start point too.

Many people want to learn about Bowen to be able to treat their family members for some common complaints.  These units of study will provide the student with valuable knowledge and skills to treat family members for a range of common complaints and for the maintenance of health and wellbeing.

These are great seminars that leave the participant satisfied that questions have been answered, whilst learning some fundamental Bowen moves and procedures.

 

Please be advised that the knowledge gained in these seminars are not a replacement for professional care or medical advice and are not to be used for financial gain.


 

 
 

Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy  (52061WA)

This program is available to anyone who chooses to undertake training to become Professional Bowen Practitioner.

There are no pre-requisites for entry other than a desire to learn Bowen to a professional standard.

Students attend a total of six intensive training seminars varying between two and three days duration, plus a final assessment day.  The program is delivered over approximately an 8 month time frame with students completing a series of case studies and workbooks between the intensives.  Through-out, students are being continually assessed on their practical and theory knowledge.


The Certificate IV program includes one three day Business studies unit which addresses some of the theory components of the six "common competency units" required to gain the Cert IV. These units are completed via work books and assignments.

Qualified persons may obtain membership with the Bowen Therapist Federation of Australia Inc., carry Public & Products Liability & Indemnity Insurance, Provider status with nominated Health Funds is not available at this level.

This program is available to anyone who chooses to undertake training to become a Professional Bowen Therapist.

There are no pre-requisites for entry other than a desire to learn Bowen to a professional standard.

Students attend a total of nine intensive training seminars varying between two and three days duration.  The program is delivered over a 12 month time frame with students completing a series of case studies and workbooks between the intensives.  Through-out, students are being continually accessed on their practical and theoretical knowledge.

Completion of an appropriate human anatomy and physiology course (see Down Load Forms) is required, as is the successful completion of senior first aid and the ten common competency units that are from the Health Training Package (HLT07).  (These are available through Smart Bowen Pty Ltd (see information below).

Qualified persons may obtain membership with the Bowen Therapist Federation of Australia Inc., and the Smart Bowen Therapists International Association, carry Public & Products Liability & Indemnity Insurance and obtain Provider status with nominated Health Funds.

Completion of an appropriate human anatomy and physiology units (HLTAP 301A & HLTAP401A & HLTAP501A) (see Forms and information below) is required, as is the successful completion of senior first aid and the thirteen other common competency units (eight from the Cert IV) from the Health Training Package.  (all of these are available through Smart Bowen Pty Ltd)

Qualified persons may obtain membership with the Bowen Therapist Federation of Australia Inc, carry Public & Products Liability & Indemnity Insurance but cannot obtain Provider status with nominated Health Funds.



Advanced Diploma of Bowen Therapy      (52266WA)


The Certificate IV and Diploma units make up the pre-requisites to the Advanced Diploma. The extra units required to obtain the Advanced Diploma of Bowen Therapy include eight Common competency units, which are delivered by Smart Bowen as module ten (3 days) in the program.

 

A deeper understanding of Bowen Therapy is also investigated with some research required, and many more Remedial Bowen procedures are taught. The Lymphatic system is explored in depth and the exclusive "SMART BOWEN® Therapy Lymphatic Stimulation Technique" is an integral part of this program.  These additional procedures are delivered during three, 3 day intensives which includes the assessments required for the five "Advanced Bowen Units" that make up the Advanced Diploma.

To achieve the Advanced Diploma the student is required to attend all thirteen training seminars (unless RPL is granted for previous learning), all case studies and workbooks along with all the common competency units completed, and competence demonstrated during the appropriate assessment processes.  This will take approximately 18 months to complete.


General Outline of Material Covered

  • History or Bowen Therapy
  • Foundations of Bowen Therapy
  • Medical Terminology
  • Client Preparation
  • Bowen Record Keeping
  • Contra-indications and Cautions
  • Client Assessment
  • Palpation Techniques
  • Bowen Theories
  • Basic Body Balance in Bowen
  • Remedial Procedures
  • Fascia
  • Trigger Points
  • Stretching Techniques
  • Vibrational Medicine Concept
  • Communication Skills
  • Advanced Remedial Bowen Procedures
  • Establishing a Practice
  • Lymphatic Theory and Practical Techniques
  • Specific Myofascial Adhesion Release Techniques
  • Common Competencies
  • Energy concepts
  • Senior First Aid
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Basic pathology

 

Anatomy and Physiology is a core unit within the CIV, Diploma and Advance Diploma programs and can be obtained via Smart Bowen who have run their own A & P program.  For more information go to Download Forms there you will find a PDF (application form) or contact Brian Smart at the office of Smart Bowen on info@smartbowen.com  Click here for the enrolment form


Common Competencies 

To obtain the Certificate IV, Diploma and/or the Advanced Diploma, along with the core units of Bowen Theory and Practical, the student will be required to complete Anatomy and Physiology as outlined above as well as the core Common Competences.  These are units of study that sit outside of the Bowen units delivered at the training intensives and can be accomplished either as individual units of study via Smart Bowen, or may be achieved via attendance at a training intensive designed to deliver the Common Competencies over a 2 to 3 day period.  These training intensives are held periodically throughout the year in various states and delivered by Smart Bowen.

To obtain more information on the individual units of study that make up the Common Competencies, please contact Brian at the office of Smart Bowen on
info@smartbowen.com 

The competencies are listed below for your convienance

Certificate IV in Bowen Therapy      (52061WA)    

Common Core Units

BSBCMN204A    Work effectively with others
HLTAP301A       Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTCOM404B    Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406B    Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM502B    Develop professional expertise
HLTFA301B       Apply first aid
HLTHIR301A      Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301A       Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTOHS300A    Contribute to occupational health and safety processes

Specialisation Units

BTFA501A        Work within a Bowen Therapy framework
BTFA502A        Perform Bowen Therapy health assessments
BTFA503A        Plan Bowen Therapy treatment strategies
BTFA504A        Apply Bowen Therapy assessment frameworks
BTFA505A        Provide Bowen Therapy treatments


Diploma of Bowen Therapy       (52265WA)

Common Core Units

BSBCMN204A     Work effectively with others

HLTAP301A        Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTAP401A        Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501A        Analyse health information

HLTCOM404B      Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM406B      Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM408B      Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTCOM502B      Develop professional expertise
HLTCOM503B      Manage a practice

HLTFA201A        Provide basic emergency life support
HLTFA301B        Apply first aid

HLTHIR301A       Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301A         Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTOHS300A      Contribute to occupational health and safety processes.

Specialisation Units

BTFA501A         Work within the Bowen Therapy framework
BTFA502A         Perform Bowen Therapy health assessment
BTFA503A         Plan Bowen Therapy treatment strategies
BTFA504A         Apply Bowen Therapy assessment framework
BTFA505A         Provide Bowen Therapy treatments

BTFA601B         Manage work within an advanced Bowen Therapy framework
BTFA602B         Perform advanced Bowen Therapy health assessments
BTFA603B         Plan advanced Bowen Therapy treatment strategies
BTFA604B         Provide advanced Bowen Therapy treatments


Advanced Diploma of Bowen Therapy      (52266WA)

Common Core Units

BSBCMN204A     Work effectively with others
HLTAP301A       Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTAP401A       Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501A         Analyse health information
HLTCOM404B     Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCOM503       Manage a practice
HLTCOM406B     Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCOM502B     Develop professional expertise

HLTFA201A        Provide basic emergency life support
HLTFA301B        Apply first aid

HLTHIR301A       Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301A         Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTOHS300A      Contribute to occupational health and safety processes.
CHCORG28A       Reflect and improve upon professional practice
HLTIR506B         Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
CHCPOL3A         Undertake research activities
HLTCOM509A     Provide services for people with life changing illness
HLTCOM510A     Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions
HLTNUT610A     Provide basic dietry advice
HLTHIR501A       Maintain an effective health work environment
BTFA605A         Analyse a variety of health care modalities complimentary to Bowen  
                      Therapy

Specialisation Units

BTFA501A         Work within the Bowen Therapy framework
BTFA502A         Perform Bowen Therapy health assessment
BTFA503A         Plan Bowen Therapy treatment strategies
BTFA504A         Apply Bowen Therapy assessment framework
BTFA505A         Provide Bowen Therapy treatments

BTFA601A         Demonstrate knowledge and skills in advanced Bowen Therapy
BTFA601B         Manage work within an advanced Bowen Therapy framework
BTFA602B         Perform advanced Bowen Therapy health assessments
BTFA603B         Plan advanced Bowen Therapy treatment strategies
BTFA604B         Provide advanced Bowen Therapy treatments



RPL Kits

Recognized Prior Learning or RPL can be applied for to offset training/qualifications or experience gained in previous times.  To apply for RPL you will need to contact the office to arrange for a RPL Kit to be posted or emailed to you.  Once completed and returned to the Smart Bowen office, the kit will be processed and credits may be given for prior education/experiences against the units within the Diploma program.  For more information please contact Brian Smart at the office of Smart Bowen on info@smartbowen.com


Click here to download / view the Enrolment form for the training programs


For more detail and information on all of our training programs, please contact the head office

We differ from most other training organizations by providing a smaller class size to maximise the attention to detail, coaching and support that the Instructors can give to individual students, in doing so we have managed to create, dynamically exciting and educative training programs with an excellent investment return.

Check the Workshop Calendar for Current Training Dates and Locations

Post Graduate People Bowen Therapy

Qualified, registered and insured Professional Human Bowen Therapists may undertake a bridging course to gain qualifications in SMART BOWEN® Bowen Therapy.  This program is offered in day components that may range from 2 to 6 days.  

Here is an excellent opportunity for Bowen Therapists looking to expand their knowledge and skills to an advanced level, offering them scoope to overcome and manage patient problems much more effectively. 

As a Registered Training Organization SMART BOWEN® can process applications from other schools of Bowen Therapy for recognition and or upgrading to Diploma status.  For further information please contact the head office.



Post Graduate Small Animal Bowen Therapy

Professional Human Bowen Therapists wanting to qualify in Small Animal Bowen Therapy now have the opportunity to do so, by attending the SMART BOWEN® Small Animal Post Graduate program.  This bridgning program is offered over 4 days covering the concepts, principles and practice of applying the Bowen technique to a variety of small animal species.

Many of your clients may ask for their animals to be treated by you, knowing how can add a valuable dimension to your role as a Bowen Therapist, some of you take an active interest in the animal world and there for this could be a fulfilling step fprward to being able to treat small animals.

The program is designed around the dog and cat primarily covering anatomy and physiolgy, diseases and muscular/skeletal complaints most commonly seen in Veterinary practice that respond well to Bowen Therapy.


Anatomy and Physiology

The Smart Bowen Pty Ltd Anatomy and Physiology course is presented in five distant education modules. These modules are designed to give you the underpinning knowledge required in the Health Training Package Units HLTAP301A  Recognise healthy body systems in healthcare context, HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status, and HLTAP501A Analyse health information, which are requirements in the Bowen Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses along with many other qualifications in health.

 Each module of study is presented in a booklet consisting of self-guided workbooks, reviewing each section.  You    complete the workbook, and are at liberty to refer to your notes and textbooks or any other resources in order to complete them. An assessment is then completed after your workbook has been returned to you.  Questions are based on information from the primary text book, “The Massage Connection” (2nd Edition) and the 5th module  requires the text “A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology” (4th Edition).  These are required textbooks and need to be  purchased. Both textbooks will prove to be a valuable asset in your complementary clinic practice and are available from Smart Bowen Pty Ltd..

If you have a limited time to complete this training program please contact the college to discuss your options.  We will endeavour to assist you, to achieve your goals in the best possible way. Click here for the enrolment form

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